Recording news & album updates

Yes, that's right, O&AL have started recording their sophomore full-length! Recording is underway with Andy Magoffin at The House of Miracles. Thanks to everyone who has supported our fundraising efforts so far!

The first Oh!-reissued run of Papillonette is sold-out! A second run has been manufactured. Handmade copies have been discontinued. The Warsaw Girl EP has been discontinued; a few handmade copies may still be available through some physical outlets.

May West Coast tour!

O&AL is currently booking its first West Coast tour, scheduled for May 2010. If you'd like us to come to your town, get in touch!

Southern Souls videos

We had the pleasure to film with Mitch Fillion in Guelph on Dec. 10th, 2009. Mitch runs an amazing video site that you should know about called Southern Souls. He's amassed an enviable collection of performances from a slew of Canadian artists. We recorded two songs with him: "No Coins" and "Mama's Bag" (both new songs that we will be releasing on the next album). You can watch the videos here or at the Southern Souls website. I recommend that you browse through the site; I'm sure you'll find some amazing music and images.

OLENKA AND THE AUTUMN LOVERS - No Coins from Mitch Fillion on Vimeo.

OLENKA AND THE AUTUMN LOVERS - Mama's Bag from Mitch Fillion on Vimeo.

Zunior digital distribution

We're pleased as punch to let you know that Zunior has kindly accepted O&AL into their roster of digitally distributed bands. Zunior is an independent digital distributor based out of Toronto that is driven by a desire to support independent Canadian acts. Thanks to Paterson and Paul for initiating this partnership.

Check out the following link for more information about Zunior: Zunior info.

And if you're interested in purchasing our albums in electronic format, visit the following link: O&AL on Zunior.

CBC2 & The Drive

Mr. Terfy (aka Buck 65) has been playing our tunes regularly on The Drive, and we thank him sincerely for his support. Sadly, even the most popular of CBC radio programs are currently under threat of budget reductions and cuts, largely due to asinine, conservative underappreciation of the value of the arts to Canadian culture, especially at times of social and economic crisis.

Please do your part and support our only space for less ideologically encumbered programming and listen to the CBC.

You can check out The Drive here.

O&AL are on Twitter!

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Oh! Fest 2009

The inaugural year of Oh! Fest was amazing. O&AL played their set in the beautiful Colborne Street United Church on Friday the 24th with Barzin, Jane Ehrhardt, and Nick Zubeck. Check out the Oh! Fest website for photos, details, and info. Check out the Open House Arts Collective website for more info about Oh!

And check out Tim Glasgow's video of "Sing Tadzio: The Requiem":

Oh! Fest 2009 - Olenka & the Autumn Lovers from Tim Glasgow on Vimeo.