Canon Blue gives away Halcyon EP

It can be difficult for artists to give their music away for free to the consumer, considering the time, energy, costs, and the amount of thought that they put into the album. But at a time when artists simply need to be heard, waiting for people to purchase music might mean that the music simply goes unnoticed. Canon Blue is aware of this and has decided to give their four song Halycon EP away as a free download.

Daniel James, the creative Tennessee gent behind Canon Blue, signed with the Danish Rumraket record label to release Colonies on September 24. Now, just three months later, Canon Blue and Rumraket have decided to release this EP for free. The four-song download is packaged with album art, credits, and a note from Daniel. The album was mastered by Mads Brauer of Efterklang, the band that operates Rumraket.

With a label behind him, Daniel James was able to invite guest musicians to record cello, sax, slide guitar, trumpet, and drums. As before, James produced, recorded, and mixed the album.

The decision to release this album for free is a brilliant move. Canon Blue is still fresh on people’s minds, and now this gem will be passed around to solidify the name. Before any band sees any return to their hard work, they have to have a wide fanbase. More listeners translate into ticket sales, and merchandise sales at live shows. Giving your music away for free pays off in the long run.

“This EP, for me, is a way to reflect on yet another year quietly slipping by, enjoying the present stillness of a tennessee winter, and looking forward to what is coming up over those yon there hills. I hope you are to able find something in it too. thanks for listening…” (a note from Daniel James)

Free Download:
Canon Blue - Halcyon EP

Canon Blue - Halcyon

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