Codacomp Vol.1
Codacomp vol.1 CD Release

Codapop recording studios is proud to announce the upcoming release of it's very first compilation CD. The CD features the talents of...

- Alex Buchanan
- Emily Steeves Band
- Telfer (featuring Ian Mosher)
- Josh Dean
- Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers
- Andrea Curry
- The Big Dirty Orchestra
- Ryan MacGrath
- Sheva
- Honest Mess
- Molly Thomason
- Minnigan Small
- Kristina Trites
- Doug Taylor

Celebrating the release of the CD and the opening of the studio Codapop will be hosting two CD release parties at the Seahorse Tavern on March 10th and 17th. The lineup for March 10 is Molly Thomason, Josh Dean, Ryan MacGrath, Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers, Telfer. March 17th is Kristina Trites, Alex Buchanan, Sheva, Emily Steeves Band, Buck Tingley. Doors both nights open at 8:00pm, show starts at 9:00pm. Cover is $6, come by the Seahorse on either of these nights and pick up your free compilation CD.

March 17th, 2010
Codacomp CD Release Party TONIGHT at the Seahorse Tavern!

Tonight is the 2nd Codacomp CD Release Party at the Seahorse Tavern! Come celebrate the release of the CD and St.Patty's Day while enjoying some great live music from Sheva, Alex Buchanan, Kristina Trites, The Emily Steeves Band and Buck Tingley!

For now, check out parts 4 and 5 of the Emily Steeves Band series below!



After following the journey with The Emily Steeves Band in creating Miss You, watch as the band gathers to talk about the expectations for hearing the finished recorded version of Miss You.



For the final video of a five part series, sit down with The Emily Steeves Band as they look back on the entire process in the recording studio and discuss their final thoughts on Miss You.

The Emily Steeves Band will be performing at the Codacomp v.1. CD Release Party TONIGHT at the Seahorse Tavern, doors open at 8pm.

March 16th, 2010
Alex Buchanan on "Feel For You"


Alex Buchanan dishes on the story behind his song "Feel For You", which was re-edited at Codapop Studios for radio play.

"Feel For You" is featured on Codacomp v.1, and Alex will be performing at the CD Release Party on March 17th at the Seahorse Tavern.

For more information on Alex, please visit his website http://alexbuchanan.ca/

March 15th, 2010
Sheva on "Fairytales"


Singer-songwriter Sheva describes her song writing process, and the growth of her beautiful song Fairytales. Sheva will be performing at the Codacomp CD Release Party on Wednesday, March 17th.

March 12th, 2010
Buck Tingley on "Burnin Train"


Buck Tingley, of Big Dirty Orchestra, describes the growth of his song Burnin Train, from its beginning as a simple guitar lick to the recording process at Codapop Studios.

Buck Tingley will be playing at the Codapop v.1 CD Release Party at the Seahorse Tavern on March 17th.

March 11th, 2010
Codacomp v.1 CD Release Party - March 10

The first party of the Codacomp CD Release at the Seahorse Tavern was a great success. The crowd was especially entertained by the five amazing artists and bands that played!

Come on out for another party on March 17th at the Seahorse Tavern featuring Sheva, Alex Buchanan, Kristina Trites, Emily Steeves Band and Buck Tingley.

Also check out our latest video below!

March 11th, 2010
Josh Dean - "I'm Allowed" "


Josh Dean talks about the universal meaning behind his song "I'm Allowed" and how he came to record at Codapop Studios. The song is featured on Codacomp v.1 and Josh Dean put on a great performance at the first Codacomp v.l CD Release Party on March 10th at the Seahorse Tavern.

Visit www.codapop.com to watch the video and hear the recorded version.

March 10th, 2010
Tonight is the night! Codacomp v.1 will be released at The Seahorse Tavern! Tonight's line up includes Molly Thomason, Josh Dean, Ryan MacGrath, Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers and Telfer. Show starts at 9 and cover is $6!

Also check out today's video:

ESB @ Codapop pt3 featuring Kimberley Sinclair, president of SpinCount


Meet Kimberley Sinclair, president of SpinCount, as she works with Rob Crowell and the Emily Steeves Band in promoting Miss You to radio. Get a first hand look at the different aspects required of a song to make it to radio and receive attention from top decision makers.

The Emily Steeves Band will playing March 17th at The Seahorse Tavern in support of the release of Codacomp v.1.

March 9, 2010
Doug Taylor Discusses Codacomp v.1

Doug Taylor shares his excitement and insight about Codapop Studio’s compilation CD Codacomp v.1.

Codacomp v.1 will be released on March 10th and 17th at the Seahors Tavern at 8pm.

March 5, 2010
Emily Steeves Band - "Miss You" pt2 featuring Rob Crowell – Producer

Now that you’ve met the Emily Steeves Band, meet Producer Rob Crowell. This video will give you a behind-the-scene look at the production stage of a song. Take a look at what those closely involved with the song have to say about developing the final product of what we like to call “Miss You”.

The Emily Steeves Band will playing March 17th at The Seahorse Tavern in support of the release of Codacomp v.1.


March 4, 2010
Minnigan Small - "Flowers in Her Hair"

Meet Eric Leclerc of Minnigan Small, as he provides insight on the evolution and recording of “Flowers in Her Hair”. To hear the full recorded version of the song visit www.codapop.com

To hear more music from Minnigan Small visit www.myspace.com/minnigansmall

March 3, 2010
Kimberly Sinclair, President – SpinCount Radio Promotions

Kimberly Sinclair, President of SpinCount explains the ins and outs of radio promotion. This information is useful for artists of all styles and genres – so become aware by watching the video. There will be a quiz on March 10th at the Codacomp v.1 CD Release Party!

March 2, 2010
Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers - "Ocean Crashes"


Andrew Hunter, of Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers, dishes on his song “Ocean Crashes” from their self-titled EP which has recently received an ECMA nomination and three Music Nova Scotia nominations. “Ocean Crashes” is also featured on Codacomp v.1 set for release on March 10th, where Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers will share the stage with other featured artists from the CD.

March 1, 2010
Molly Thomason - Ghost Town



An oldie but a goodie from Molly's ever expanding repertoire. To hear the full recorded version visit www.codapop.com and enjoy the acoustic version here.

Molly is featured on the new Codacomp vol.1 CD, and will be opening the first night of music at the Codacomp vol.1 CD Release Party on March 10th at 8pm at the Seahorse Tavern. Return daily for new online interviews with the featured artists on Codacomp vol.1!

Ryan MacGrath - Featherweight

Ryan MacGrath kicks off the series of online interviews for the Codacomp vol.1 CD release. There will be updates featuring new artists daily.Visit www.codapop.com to learn more about the artists on the CD.