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Influences
"POOR YOU" TOUR KICKOFF, RICHARDS ON RICHARDS, FEB 2009
ADALINE OPENING FOR HOLLY MCNARLAND
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"Top Echelon of Canada's female Indie singer-songwriters: This year’s squad includes Jenn Grant, Emma-Lee, Paisley Jura, Lucie Idlout, Adaline, Sierra Noble, and Hannah Georgas." February 2009
THE VANCOUVER SUN, THE EDMONTON JOURNAL, THE CALGARY HERALD, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN, THE MONTREAL GAZETTE
"Watching Adaline perform her own melodic pop material is a bit like watching someone in the midst of some kind of massive physical and emotional release. Her performance is intimate and raw and exuberant. She plays the keyboard like it's an extension of her own body and smiles with genuine appreciation at her enthusiastic audience.
On Famous for Fire, she succeeded in her mission to make it both accessible and personal. The songs go far beyond traditional singer-songwriter fare - so much of which sounds the same. Instead, it verges on experimental pop rock that showcases her gorgeous voice and skill at the piano.
It's also a name you should remember, because there's enough talent behind it to take Adaline well beyond the confines Vancouver's live venues."
-Amy O'Brian, THE VANCOUVER SUN
"Sweet Adaline's on a winner"
"There are a lot of good debut CD's that come across [my] desk. Few can boast the combination of ethereal and sassy vocals, pristine musicianship and mature songwriting in "Famous For Fire". From the dirty Basin Street trumpet lines Adaline matches in "Whiter Straighter" to the roboto-groove of "Chemical Spill", her disc is a winner. Where did this girl get her chops? She says the results [of recording] were both artistically intriguing and - she hopes - appealing. I say yes."
-Stuart Derdeyn, THE PROVINCE
"Vancouver-based singer/songwriter/keyboardist Adaline deftly blends elements that seemingly range from Brian Eno to Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac, Kurt Weill to Radiohead. Entrancing arrangements highlighted by vocal acrobatics soaring overtop of undulating keyboards and propulsive percussion, both real and electronic. Clearly a standout from the glut of Sarah McLachlan wannabes."
FOUR STARS, TV WEEK MAGAZINE
"Adaline kept it in the family by working on" Famous for Fire" with Tyson, whose guitar contributions fuel the more rock-oriented half of the album, including tunes like "Broken Glass", "State of Mind", and "Poor You". And as far as melodic rockers go, the pounding "Pioneering" would be a standout on anyone's record. But the most anomalous track is "Chemical Spill", an alienated, paranoid-android type of song featuring a skittish drum program and blunt guitar tone. And the result is Famous for Fire, a promising debut showcasing Adaline's talents."
-Shawn Conner, THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT
"Adaline has interesting moods and sounds in her songs and several numbers on her debut release Famous for Fire have chilling, modern, psychedelic overtones. The lush and reverberant atmosphere sits well with the arty vibe that Adaline projects. She non-pretentiously embraces the pop and experimental characters of her own genre and her voice is relaxed and expressive; able to sound soothing while scaling high registers. The intimate delivery that she achieves works well in the dense and exploratory sonics of Meaningless Meeting and Broken Glass and culminates in contemporary, electric, Edith Piaf Parisian rock café tunes. These songs choose a different path than most, and this approach works to create an album that vibrates with unique presence and haunting sounds." VERNON MORNING STAR
"When I got this album in, I was kind of under the impression it was going to be a fairly low key, female vocalist kind of thing. What surprised me was the depth. It’s nice then to hear something that bucks this trend, an manages to carve a niche of it’s own.
Just an amazing album, that had me constantly notching up Adaline’s final mark, as I kept playing the album and finding new things to love. Aural candy and very tasty - 9 out of 10"
Colin Meeks, INDIE LAUNCHPAD
With a voice that seamlessly captures intimacy and intensity, ADALINE'S compelling piano compositions, vulnerable lyrics, and haunting melodies have been seducing audiences since 2005.
From pulsing rock, to cabaret, to orchestral ballads, ADALINE creates meticulously crafted soundscapes where brass, strings, and vibraphone meet electric guitars and programmed percussion. Classical and pop sensibilities produce soundtracks that are both artistic and accessible. Often compared to the likes of Fiona Apple, Cat Power, and Tori Amos, ADALINE takes her place among these artists as one who is also inspired by the craft of songwriting and the power of performance.
ADALINE'S debut full length album, 'Famous For Fire', recorded at the prestigious Factory Studios and at Demitone Productions, was released on April 22nd, 2008. Showcasing the talents of over 20 Canadian musicians and produced by Scott Sanft, the album is a stunning symphonic tapestry with electronic, folk, and rock persuasions. The album has received rave reviews from critics all citing her as one of Canada's most exciting new artists and was recently placed in the "Top Echelon of Canada's Female Indie singer-songwriters" by the Vancouver Sun, the Calgary Herald, the Edmonton Journal, The Ottawa Citizen, The Star Phoenix,and the Montreal Gazette (February 2009).
Since the release, ADALINE continues to sell out Vancouver venues, has toured through Canada and has played showcases at Canadian Music Week, The Western Canadian Music Awards, and Junofest. She has shared the stage with Juno Award Winning artist, Divine Brown, Juno Nominees Eccodek and Kinnie Starr, and has shared the bill with some of the best artists in the Vancouver music scene including Bend Sinister and Hey Ocean! Adaline continues to be a sought after songwriter and vocalist for collaborations with local producers, bands and dj's and has recently had music licensed to GLOBAL Television's "The Best Years", LOGO's "Exes and Ohs" and CBC's "Heartland" all airing in 2009 on television stations in Canada and the US.
Adaline's side project, "The Prettiest Face In Town" a collaboration of modern folk musicians Adrian Glynn, Nat Jay, and Cory Woodward will be touring Folk Festivals with their ecletic sound in the summer of 2009.
With music described "electronic Edith Piaf rock café" (Vernon Morning Star) and a performance expressed as "watching someone in the midst of some kind of massive physical and emotional release - intimate and raw and exuberant" (Vancouver Sun), ADALINE is sure to grace your music collection for years to come.
ADALINE - where sound and soul meet.
Hey hey. We don't actually have any shows booked for Vancouver. We dropped the ball on that one I know. But we might try to play at an open mic or just play on the streets while we're there. Any suggestions??
Thank you! :) My friend on LJ recommended you and I checked out your Myspace and loved your music, so I downloaded as much as I could off of Amazon. I'll need to pick up the full album once I get the money :)
I shall sign up :) Hope to see you over in Scotland sometime, that'd be great. I'll look forward to it!
Hey!! Yeah it's been such a great experience working with Winston. The new songs are up if you wanna listen! :) I saw your interview on MuchMusic and got SOOO excited for you! Coffee sounds good, I'm free this Saturday and was thinking of heading to Vancouver for the day if want to get together then.
Hey girl!!! Just wanted to drop in and say hi...hope things are doin good...and to say thanks, again, for the CD... LOVE IT very much... can't wait to hear more and more
i wanted you to know about my new project. i'm working on a blog where i upload videos of my songs and then write a background story for the songs. check it out at www.thepaintedbirds.blogspot.com
here's this week's song, it's a medley of vancouver artists, see if you recognize anything... you should recognize a lot miss adaline.
omg I was racking my brain last night and i knew i had heard this song before. how amazing is that. Your song is being heard on national tv! way to go girl! CONGRATS!
I heard your song on Royal Pins and had to find out who did it! I love finding new artists before they get big. Hopefully you'll get to the status of others I've come across in their early goings, when very few people knew of them. Some of those include The Wallflowers, Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls, & My Favorite, Counting Crows :)
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