SPINCOUNT FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK: ASELIN DEBISON
Flash back to 2002. Aselin Debison was signed to Sony Classics world wide. She was the youngest signing in the companyʼs history. The next four years brought a whirlwind that saw young Aselin visit Japan twice, where she had several charting singles, release two CDʼs, which garnered extensive radio and video play and multiple award nominations. She also had her own PBS/CBC network television special, ʻAselin Debison: Sweet is the Melodyʼ. Her touring and media appearances brought her to some of the most prestigious stages and events including: Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto, Carnegie Hall, Parliament Hill, performances for the Queen of England, the Prime Minister of Canada and many theatre and festival performances abroad.
Widespread corporate restructuring at Sony Music globally throughout 2006 saw many of the key people involved in Aselinʼs youthful industry ascent suddenly out of work and an extensive corporate merger between Song Music and BMG Music brought only more layoffs and artist rosters slashed domestically and internationally. What many young people might take as a serious blow was taken in mature and a proactive stride by the still teenaged Aselin Debison. While not completely abandoning her love of music, writing and performing; she shifted her focus to a university education for the next few years. During this time, she continued to write, co-write and record demos, all pointed toward a day when a new fresh independent recording would be released.
That time has come. ʻHomeward Boundʼ is that release.
Aselin reflects, ʻThis new album brings me back to where I want to be. Itʼs back to my roots, what I was brought up on. The writing process was long and drawn out, but totally worth it. Five years was worth the wait to have my favorite album yet. My cowriters were amazing. They understood where I came from and what I was aiming for. They helped me achieve my goal. Iʼm very proud of this project and all the songs on it.ʼ Summer 2010 will mark the return of Aselin Debison with ʻHomeward Boundʼ; starting with the undeniable hooks of ʻClose to Youʼ.http://aselindebison.com/
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