{"title":"Indie","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"wake-up-single","title":"Wake Up","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn “Wake Up,” Sterling Grove expertly harnesses the voice of Ellyn Woods, the guitar of Billel Mansouri, and the drumming of Laurent St-Pierre to paint a dynamic sonic landscape. In addition to the live instrumentation, the piece incorporates plenty of frequency sweeps and creative synth modulation to truly convey a live performance. From its hushed, washy beginning to its soaring climax, “Wake Up” is a symphonic adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sterling Grove, Ellyn Woods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40128276267160,"sku":"","price":1.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/4216\/4105\/products\/EllynWoods_SterlingGrove-WakeUp_Artwork_-web.jpg?v=1622236760"},{"product_id":"white-sails-single","title":"White Sails","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“White Sails” might be the best amalgamation of organic and electronic sounds on Sterling Grove’s \u003cem\u003eCabin Days \u003c\/em\u003eEP. The song begins with what could be a guitar line from an Interpol or The XX song, only to kick into a breezy electronic dance beat. The ambient sound in the background sounds like vinyl crackle at some points, and lightly splashing waves at others. Ellyn Woods finalizes the organic-electronic synthesis, with her sampled voice and floating harmonies weaving in and out of the soundscape. “White Sails” provides the perfect soundtrack for an indie dance party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sterling Grove, Ellyn Woods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40287310053528,"sku":"","price":1.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/4216\/4105\/products\/EllynWoods_SterlingGrove-WhiteSails_Artwork__web.jpg?v=1624020706"},{"product_id":"cabin-days-album","title":"Cabin Days","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabin Days is the second studio EP by Sterling Grove. The project is a one-off capsule designed to explore a new spectrum of sound for the duo. Calling in long-time collaborators Ellyn Woods on vocals and Billel Mansouri on guitars, the duo aims to create a full-band, festival-ready sound with this release. The summer-infused EP is a great blend of organic and electronic jams, channeling the energy of the acts such as Maribou State, Jungle, and many more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project was written in Summer 2019 over a period of 10 days in a cabin. Laurent St-Pierre provides extra support on live drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project is set to feature dance remixes by label friends BAILE, Nuage, Giuseppe Lanni, and Sterling Grove themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project is paired with a long-form visualizer of the band’s 10-day retreat, all captured on an old school camcorder to emulate a 1990’s feel. The retro visuals are accompanied by a wave of high-end 3D visuals by House of Youth Studios, creating a diverse aesthetic that matches Sterling Grove’s deft blend of traditional House and crisp modern production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sterling Grove, Ellyn Woods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40325056463000,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/4216\/4105\/products\/EllynWoods_SterlingGrove-CabinDays_Artwork__web.jpg?v=1624560830"},{"product_id":"haulm-preludes","title":"Preludes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStream\/Buy: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idol-io.link\/Preludes\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/idol-io.link\/Preludes\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1681384045413000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2HF1e1zXshFp33ILTr_TO1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/idol-io.link\/Preludes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 'Preludes', the lead single and title track of the album, somber pianos underscore Norton’s hushed vocals as skittering percussion melds with pitched voices and sampled guitar riffs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“‘Preludes’ tries to capture the daily sense of inauthenticity and general lack of self confidence we can all feel,” Norton explains. “The idea that your life and actions are just an introduction to something bigger\/more important\/the main event, and that you are just the filler while people get in their seats.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Haulm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43848236269825,"sku":"","price":1.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/4216\/4105\/products\/PRELUDES_1-01.jpg?v=1681299294"},{"product_id":"haulm-time","title":"Time","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStream\/Buy: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idol-io.link\/Time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehttps:\/\/idol-io.link\/Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn their second single, ‘Time’, Haulm’s expansive sound design melds airy pads, plucking bells and deconstructed breaks. 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