In Local Music News...The Details' new EP; Liptonians Album Fundraiser; And More!

First up, on November 19th industrious indie-rockers The Details are releasing their first set of new tunes in three years, a five-song EP entitled “The Original Mark.” The Extended Player is a teaser of sorts, with two tracks coming straight from their upcoming (and highly anticipated) Long Player. Hopefully we’ll see it early in the new year.

Speaking of 2011 release dates...the previously-mentioned Liptonians' concert at the Park Theatre on November 13th is an album-fundraiser show with funds going toward production costs of their still-to-be-titled sophomore record (street date: February 8, 2011). Also on the bill is Vancouver's Henry and the Nightcrawlers and Vancouver's Wool on Wolves.



Speaking of album release dates…Winnipeg MC Len Bowen dropped an EP called “Long Story Short EP” TODAY; the recording features production and vocals by Grand Analog, B-Flat (The Lytics), Toronto hip hop luminary Collizhun, plus a guest verse from Juno nominated, DL Incognito.

Speaking of Grand Analog…big congrats to the collective for snagging “Rap/Hip Hop Recording of the Year” at the 2010 Western Canadian Music Awards over the weekend. Well deserved win there.

And speaking of local award-winners...Juno-trophy-possessing Ruth Moody (ex- Scruj MacDuhk; current Wailin’ Jenny) is holding her CD release show at the West End Cultural Centre on Thursday, December 9th. Tickets run $15 in advance and are available at the WECC, Music Trader, and the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store.