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Kiah Victoria: Live in Washington Square Park

This semester has brought new connections, one of which being Village Record's 'signing' of KIAH VICTORIA. Already with a heavy following of her own, Kiah is a near-graduating NYU Student in the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music who is looking to be the first "PBR&B funk diva" (her own words). In conjunction with her show at Joe's Pub happening Saturday, May 3rd, Village Records will be recording an acoustic performance in Washington Square Park tomorrow, May 2nd, at 6pm. Get a chance to see a sneak peak of her live show with a full band, and get to know all the lyrics before hand by buying her newest EP, Gravitate -

bandcamp: http://kiahvictoria.bandcamp.com/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gravitate-ep/id763298401

show tickets:http://joespub.publictheater.org/reserve/index.aspx?performanceNumber=24375&SiteTheme=JoesPub

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Village Records Recap: Diedre Muro

This past semester flew by and as a new year begins, Village Records would like to thank all of our supporters and partners throughout this exciting re-branding period. The Billboard articles (1, 2, 3), social media overhaul, and “Tigertown CMJ” project, were all great successes. Recently, A&R reached out to previous artists in the Village Records repertoire, asking simple questions about VR’s role in their careers. The talented Diedre Muro responded with intriguing answers.

VR: What was Village Records able to do for you and what could they have done better? Diedre: One of the best things to come of working with Village Records was the exposure to a group of listeners that would otherwise probably have not heard my music. Aside from that, it was also great to be part of the community at the time - they put on shows around NYU and at clubs downtown that I was a part of. I think something Village Records could strengthen is their connection to the rest of the music industry - like having a presence during CMJ, or partnering with external music blogs on their showcases. That would help set up a more potential launchpad for artists they work with.

VR: After participating in Village Records, what were the next steps you took in trying to build your career? Diedre: I continued writing and recording on my own for the rest of the time I was at NYU, and went on to take a job in music publishing after graduating. But at one point in the fall of my senior year, my friend and fellow singer/songwriter Paul Hammer and I decided to collaborate for a weekend recording project at his parents' house upstate. What we created that weekend was a fortuitous little EP that ended up being the formation of a new band, Savoir Adore, and what would lead us to signing with Cantora Records (another NYU-alum-headed entity) and starting a completely new artistic journey.

VR: After working in the industry for a few years now, what is one of your most proud accomplishments? Diedre: There have been quite a few, including headlining Music Hall of Williamsburg and touring in South America.

Positive response from previous Village Records artists is a great affirmation after working so hard to re-brand and establish VR as a well-functioning record label. This semester’s class is looking forward to 2014 to see what future Village Records classes can accomplish.

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Check out the final Breaking Band post over at Billboard. We're so thankful to have been able to work with such incredible artists, businesses, and people. Stay tuned for what's next with Village Records in January!

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Tour continues this week in Brisbane. We are super duper excited about Big Sound. If you happen to be coming you must see: MTNS, The Starry Field, The Trouble with Templeton, Cub Sport, Davey Lane and Regurgitator(!!!). Also we play at 10:50pm on Thursday night at Oh Hello on the Triple J Unearthed Stage.

Photo of Alexi Collins by Chris Collins, take on film.

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Chris got his hands dirty on the mix today at NYU. Can’t wait to play in this city.

No show tomorrow at Raven now but here are the dates with a new addition.

Thursday, Oct 17 CMJ: College Day, Rosenthal Pavilion

Friday, Oct 18 CMJ: @ Pianos Downstairs 2:00 (Planetary Showcase)

Friday, Oct 18 CMJ: @ Fat Baby 10pm

Saturday, Oct 19 CMJ: Aussie BBQ @ The Delancey

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Tomorrow night the tour finally begins at Oxford Art Factory in Sydney. There are still some tickets left but not heaps so make sure you get yours now! tigertownband.com

Photo of Charlie Collins by Chris Collins, take on film.

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Only eight more sleeps until tour begins.

Photo of Elodie Crowe by Chris Collins, taken on film.

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Tigertown: The CMJ Sessions @ NYU

CMJ Sessions @ NYU, a collaboration between CMJ and NYU Steinhardt's Department Of Music And Performing Arts Professions, offers artists the unique opportunity to work with NYU student-run record label Village Records. Village Records has partnered with CMJ to collaborate along the A&R; marketing; and recording process, discovering and selecting up-and-coming international talent, and then recording these artists in the state-of-the-art 7,500 square foot James L. Dolan Recording Studio, one of New York City’s top recording spaces. Originally launched in 2012, past CMJ Sessions @ NYU artists include Bouts (Dublin, Ireland) and Old Monk (Brooklyn, NY).

Our selection for the 2013 edition of CMJ Sessions @ NYU—influenced by musical prowess as well as U.S. marketability, social media presence, previous press, and more—was folk-pop fivesome Tigertown, from Sydney, Australia. The whimsical young band is made up of two sets of siblings: vocalist Charlie and drummer Kurt Bailey, and vocalist Chris, bassist Elodie and keys-player Alexi Collins. The band had a busy week at CMJ 2013, playing five shows in just five days, yet they still had the energy to record a rousing rendition of their acclaimed single “What You Came Here For” in the James L. Dolan Recording Studio, which can be viewed above.

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Maybe we could stay, stay another night Maybe we could run, run to the other side We are worlds away but we are so alive Where did the people go? It’s only you and I

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Lions & Witches - Tigertown

And maybe we could stay, just stay another night And maybe we could run, run to the other side We are worlds away, but we are so alive Where did the people go? It’s only you and I

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We caught Australian group Tigertown on their first trip to NYC during the CMJ Music Festival last month when the band stopped by NYU’s studio to record their single “What You Came Here For” with the student-run label, Village Records, who every semester chooses one band to help promote and break into the music industry. This year, the label chose Tigertown and we were able to sit down with husband and wife Chris and Charlie who discussed the conveniences of being in a family band (that includes Chris’s siblings Alexi and Elodie and Charlie’s brother Kurt), what’s changed on their latest EP Wandering Eyes, and how excited they are to be in New York.

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Tigertown- Wandering Eyes

 Tigertown is an indie band from Australia. They are best known for their tribal themed beats and sweet harmonies. The band consists of  Charlie (lead vocals, acoustic guitar),Crystal (mandolin, vocals),Kurt (drums, percussion),Chris (guitar, vocals),Elodie (bass guitar) and Alexi (keyboards). Their latest EP is Wandering Eyes, which consists of five great songs. Their songs are simple yet they have a real intimacy to them. The band is currently number 16 on the college radio most added list. You can check them out at http://www.tigertownband.com/.  

-Christine McKeever

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Check out this Baebel exclusive video featuring Tigertown's song "What You Came Here For" from their Wandering Eyes EP! Stay tuned for more exciting videos from CMJ Sessions @ NYU!

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triple j unearthed J Award nominees announced | Music News | triple j

Congrats to Tigertown on being nominated for Triple J's coveted Unearthed Artist J Award!

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Check out Tigertown's NYC experience!

The AU review sits down at The Aussie BBQ in New York City, during CMJ, with Tigertown. Interview/Edit/Camera: Larry Heath Filmed at The Delancey during The ...

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Tigertown rocked the Aussie BBQ at The Delancy!

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Catch TIGERTOWN twice in one day!

Pianos at 1pm and Fat Baby at 10pm. Don't miss it, Village Records will be out in full support of our favorite CMJ artist!