Hamilton’s premiere indie label, Sonic Unyon, has had a pretty spectacular year.  With two releases, they went in two directions – both returning to their roots as a local label and expanding into what might be called a “different demographic.”  That’s because the two albums in question were from bands that have quite a local history, Teenage Head and Simply Saucer.  These records weren’t just for the kids…

Wondering what the Unyon is up to now?  They’re branching out yet again, this time to Montreal, to release the sophomore album by Montreal based singer-songwriter Angela Desveaux.  In the U.S., Desveaux is signed to a label called Thrill Jockey, which is, as they say, kind of a big deal (the label was founded by dudes from the post-rock legends Tortoise). 

Her new album "Angela Desveaux & The Mighty Ship” will be released in Canada by Sonic Unyon on September 9th.

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