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“Chemical” Video released

Check in while you check out the brand new video for Hawksley’s “Chemical” from Hawksley’s Album “Milk” just released on Six Shooter Records. Directed by Senior Kindergarten.

“Tokyo Bicycle” Video Debut (CBC R3)

CBC Radio 3 debuted the new video for Hawksley’s (The Happiest Day I Know Is A) Tokyo Bicycle, by Oscar nominated NFB animator Chris Hinton. Hawksley sat down and answered some questions for the occasion: “I think conceptually, animation is still something that appeals to the child in a person… it allows us to access […]

Score: Hawksley Cameos in TIFF Opener

A Hockey Musical, directed by Michael McGowen, co-starring Olivia Newton-John and featuring a cameo and musical contributions by Hawksley (along with other Canadian musicians), will open the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this year–marking the first time a musical film has opened the festival.

Polaris Prize Long List

Hawksley’s Meat made the Long List for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize along with 39 other impressive albums from Canadian artists.  The Short List will be announced on July 6th, 2010.

Hawksley on Meat / Milk & Canadians Abroad

In fitting with the theme of Hawksley’s Canadian-themed show in London, UK, here is a video of Hawksley discussing tracks on the album, Canadian embassies abroad, and touring the world through the lense of someone who grew up in rural Ontario.

Interview: Backstage Pass with Hawksley

Below is an extensive three part interview by Matt Schichter of The Backstage Pass with Hawksley discussing the process behind Meat/Milk and the records that preceded it, his view on trends in music & the industry in Canada, Europe & The USA, and the evolution of his career with plenty of interesting asides along the […]