Constellation

Bands
1-Speed Bike, Black Ox Orkestar, Carla Bozulich, Clues, Dead Science, Do Make Say Think, Elfin Saddle, Elizabeth Anka Vajagic, Eric Chenaux, Evangelista, Exhaust, Feu Therese, Fly Pan Am, Frankie Sparo, Glissandro 70, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Hangedup, Hrsta, Jem Cohen, Land Of Kush, Land Of Kush's Egyptian Light Orchestra, Lullabye Arkestra, Polmo Polpo, Re:, Sackville, Sandro Perri, Siskiyou, Sofa, Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band, Tindersticks, Various Artists, Vic Chesnutt
 
Releases
1-Speed Bike-Droopy Butt Begone! 1-Speed Bike
Droopy Butt Begone!
Constellation


Personnel Aidan Girt: various instruments Guests Fly Pan Am: source material on TRACK 3 Recording Recorded and mixed at the Hotel2Tango in Montreal by Aidan, winter-spring 2000. Mastered...
Black Ox Orkestar-Ver Tanzt? Black Ox Orkestar
Ver Tanzt?
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Thierry Amar: contrabass Scott Levine Gilmore: mandolin, cymbalom, guitar, drums, violin, harmonium, voice Gabe Levine: clarinet, guitar, bass clarinet Jessica Moss: violin, bass...
Black Ox Orkestar-Nisht Azoy Black Ox Orkestar
Nisht Azoy
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Thierry Amar: contrabass Scott Gilmore Levine: mandolin, cymbalom, guitar, saz, violin, percussion, voice Gabe Levine: clarinet, guitar Jessica Moss: violin Guests Brian Lipson: trumpet on...
Carla Bozulich-Evangelista Carla Bozulich
Evangelista
Constellation


Carla Bozulich: guitar, samples, loops, sounds, drum, voice Shahzad Ismaily: guitar, drums, casio, voice Guests Jessica Moss: violin on TRACKS 1 + 6; singing on TRACK 7 Gen Heistek: viola on...
Clues-Clues Clues
Clues
Constellation

 

This is the wondrous debut record from Clues. Co-founders Alden Penner and Brendan Reed have been quietly nurturing this project in Montreal since the demise of their respective bands, Unicorns and...
Dead Science-Throne Of Blood (The Jump Off) Dead Science
Throne Of Blood (The Jump Off)
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This 7" features the brilliant lead-off track from the band's full-length Villainaire album (cst054) and an exclusive B-side â?? one of the group's freshest compositions â?? called "The Duel Of...
Dead Science-Villainaire Dead Science
Villainaire
Constellation


Seattle-based The Dead Science has created a majestic, ornate and soaring collection of postpunk avantpop on this, their fourth full-length album, and their first for Constellation. Villainaire is a...
Do Make Say Think-Goodbye Enemy Airship The Landlord Is Dead Do Make Say Think
Goodbye Enemy Airship The Landlord Is Dead
Constellation


This follow-up to their scintillating self-titled debut captures the evolving and evocative sound of Do Make Say Think in all its newfound subtlety and sophistication. Recorded in an old wooden barn...
Do Make Say Think-& Yet & Yet Do Make Say Think
& Yet & Yet
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Personnel Ohad Benchetrit: guitar, horns, keys Dave Mitchell: drums James Payment: drums Justin Small: guitar, keys Charles Spearin: guitar, bass, horns, keys Guests Brian Cram...
Do Make Say Think-Winter Hymn Country Hymn Secret Hymn Do Make Say Think
Winter Hymn Country Hymn Secret Hymn
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Ohad Benchetrit: guitar, horns, keys Dave Mitchell: drums James Payment: drums Justin Small: guitar, keys Charles Spearin: guitar, bass, horns, keys Guests Brian Cram: horns Mr. Jay...
Do Make Say Think-You, You Do Make Say Think
You, You're A History In Rust
Constellation


Ohad Benchetrit: guitar, horns, keys Dave Mitchell: drums James Payment: drums Justin Small: guitar, keys Charles Spearin: guitar, bass, horns, keys Guests Brian Cram: horns Mr. Jay...
Do Make Say Think-Do Make Say Think Do Make Say Think
Do Make Say Think
Constellation


Do Make Say Think self-released this debut album in Toronto in 1997, and we heard it the following spring. The band's infectious spacerock-cum-swing approach to sweeping instrumentals, and their...
Do Make Say Think-Other Truths Do Make Say Think
Other Truths
Constellation


The sixth full-length from Do Make Say Think defiantly features four long-form tracks, three of which clock in at over 10 minutes, and all of which trace the inimitable musical arcs that have made...
Elfin Saddle-Ringing For The Begin Again Elfin Saddle
Ringing For The Begin Again
Constellation


Elfin Saddle is the musical project co-founded by Jordan McKenzie and Emi Honda. Partners in life and in art, Jordan and Emi have been building a wonderful body of visual, installation and video art...
Elfin Saddle-Wurld (10inch + DVD) Elfin Saddle
Wurld (10inch + DVD)
Constellation


Elfin Saddle began working with Constellation in late 2008 when the label invited the group to record a new album at the Hotel2Tango studio in Montreal. The resulting Ringing For The Begin Again...
Elizabeth Anka Vajagic-Stand With The Stillness Of This Day Elizabeth Anka Vajagic
Stand With The Stillness Of This Day
Constellation


E.A.V.: guitar, baby piano, voice Chris Burns: guitar Michel Langevin: drums Marc Peetsma: bass Guests Fluffy Erskine: saw on TRACK 2 Simon Fazakerly: guitar on TRACK 5 Beckie Foon: cello...
Elizabeth Anka Vajagic-Nostalgia/Pain Elizabeth Anka Vajagic
Nostalgia/Pain
Constellation


E.A.V.: guitar, voice Michel Langevin: drums Marc Peetsma: bass Guests Fluffy, Efrim, Sam. Recorded and mixed at the Hotel2Tango in Montreal by Howard Bilerman during the sessions for Stand...
Eric Chenaux-Dull Lights Eric Chenaux
Dull Lights
Constellation


Eric Chenaux: vocals, electric guitar, 12 string banjo, lap steel guitar, harmonica Martin Arnold: electric tenor banjo, portable sampling keyboard Nick Fraser: drums Guests Jessica Moss...
Eric Chenaux-Sloppy Ground Eric Chenaux
Sloppy Ground
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Eric Chenaux: electric guitar, 12 string guitarjo, lap steel, nylon string guitar, vocals Ryan Driver: melodica, synth Nick Fraser: drums David Prentice: violin Aim�©e Dawn Robinson: electric...
Eric Chenaux-Warm Weather With Ryan Driver Eric Chenaux
Warm Weather With Ryan Driver
Constellation


Eric Chenaux is one of Toronto's most prolific and respected musical iconoclasts, an experimental guitar virtuoso with over two decades of dedicated and diverse service to an artistic community...
Evangelista-Hello, Voyager Evangelista
Hello, Voyager
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Carla Bozulich: words, voice, guitar, harmonium, noises, loops Tara Barnes: electric bass, low end frequencies With: Shahzad Ismaily: drums, guitars, Nadia Moss: organ Guests Thierry Amar...
Evangelista-Prince Of Truth Evangelista
Prince Of Truth
Constellation

 

Beginning with her first Constellation release in 2006, Carla Bozulich’s Evangelista project has steadily been gaining recognition for its complex beauty and fierce, raging appeals. Bozulich has...
Exhaust-Exhaust Exhaust
Exhaust
Constellation


Personnel Aidan Girt: drums Gordon Krieger: bass, guitar, bass clarinet Mike Zabitsky: tapes Guests n/a Recording Recorded and mixed at the Hotel2Tango in Montreal by Alain...
Exhaust-Enregistreur Exhaust
Enregistreur
Constellation


Personnel Aidan Girt: drums Gordon Krieger: guitar, bass, bass clarinet Mike Zabitsky: tapes Guests Mike Moya: guitar treatment on TRACK 3 Recording Recorded in a cabin and mixed at the...
Feu Therese-Feu Therese Feu Therese
Feu Therese
Constellation


Stephen De Oliveira: synthesizers and synthesis, guitar, organ, harmonica, digital birds, voice Luc Paradis: drums, percussion Jonathan Parant: guitar, pump organ, synthesizer, electroinics...
Feu Therese-Ca Va Cogner Feu Therese
Ca Va Cogner
Constellation


Stephen de Oliveira: synths, voice, arpeggiators Jonathan Parant: guitars, effects Luc Paradis: drums, singing Alexandre St-Onge: bass, singing, keyboards Guests The Brightening Star Choir on...
Fly Pan Am-Ceux Qui Inventent N Fly Pan Am
Ceux Qui Inventent N'ont Jamais Vecu (?)
Constellation


Personnel Jonathan Parant: guitar, tapes, electronics, organ, piano, voice Felix Morel: drums, tapes, electronics, voice Roger Tellier-Craig: guitar, tapes, electronics, organ, voice J.S...
Fly Pan Am-N Fly Pan Am
N'Ecoutez Pas
Constellation


Jonathan Parant: guitar, tapes, electronics, organ, piano, voice Felix Morel: drums, tapes, electronics, voice Roger Tellier-Craig: guitar, tapes, electronics, organ, voice J.S. Truchy: bass...
Fly Pan Am-Fly Pan Am Fly Pan Am
Fly Pan Am
Constellation


Personnel Jonathan Parant: guitar, tapes Felix Morel: drums, tapes Roger Tellier-Craig: guitar, tapes J.S. Truchy: bass, tapes Guests Alexandre St-Onge: electronics on TRACK 3 Kara Lacy...
Fly Pan Am-Sedatifs En Frequences Et Sillons Fly Pan Am
Sedatifs En Frequences Et Sillons
Constellation


Personnel Jonathan Parant: guitar, tapes Felix Morel: drums, tapes Roger Tellier-Craig: guitar, tapes J.S. Truchy: bass, tapes Guests Norsola Johnson: voice on TRACK 1 Recording Recorded...
Frankie Sparo-Welcome Crummy Mystics Frankie Sparo
Welcome Crummy Mystics
Constellation


Personnel Chad Jones: guitar, percussion, electric beats, bass, voice Nadia Moss: piano, keyboard machines, cymbalom, voice Guests Thierry Amar: contrabass; manchoir on TRACK 4 Will...
Frankie Sparo-My Red Scare Frankie Sparo
My Red Scare
Constellation


Personnel Chad Jones: guitar, beats, voice Guests Efrim: glockenspiel Ian: piano, organ Jessica: violin Sivan: drums Recording Recorded and mixed at the Hotel2Tango in Montreal by...
Frankie Sparo-Arena Hostile (VPRO Radio Recordings) Frankie Sparo
Arena Hostile (VPRO Radio Recordings)
Constellation


In January 2001, Frankie Sparo toured Europe with a Silver Mt. Zion. Musicians from the latter group worked on new arrangements of songs from Sparo's debut record, My Red Scare (cst013), adding...
Glissandro 70-Glissandro 70 Glissandro 70
Glissandro 70
Constellation


Craig Dunsmuir: various instruments Sandro Perri: various instruments Recorded in various locations and mixed at the Honey Pot in Toronto by Sandro Perri with Craig Dunsmuir. Mastered at Grey...
Godspeed You! Black Emperor-f#a#oo Godspeed You! Black Emperor
f#a#oo
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Aidan, Bruce, Christophe, David, Efrim, Mauro, Moya, Norsola, Thea, Thierry Recording Recorded and mixed at thee mighty Hotel2Tango in Montreal by Don, Ian and GYBE!, May 1997. F#A#∞...
Godspeed You! Black Emperor-Yanqui U.X.O Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Yanqui U.X.O
Constellation


Personnel Aidan, Bruce, David, Efrim, Mauro, Norsola, Roger, Sophie, Thierry Guests Josh Abrams: contrabass on TRACK 4/5 Matana Roberts: clarinet on TRACK 4/5 Geof Bradfield: bass clarinet on...
Godspeed You! Black Emperor-Slow Riot For New Zero Kanada Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Slow Riot For New Zero Kanada
Constellation


Our second vinyl-only release from Godspeed contains two long songs, and sets the bar for the sprawling compositions that would characterize the group in the years to follow. Side one is cut at...
Godspeed You! Black Emperor-Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven
Constellation


After two tireless years of touring and near-unanimous critical acclaim, Godspeed You Black Emperor! assembled a collection of new recordings that chart the creative evolution of the band as well as...
Hangedup-Kicker In Tow Hangedup
Kicker In Tow
Constellation

 

Personnel Eric Craven: drums, etc. Genevieve Heistek: viola, sample pedals Guests Harris Newman: bass on TRACK 6 Recording Recorded and mixed at the Hotel2Tango in Montreal by Efrim...
Hangedup-Clatter For Control Hangedup
Clatter For Control
Constellation

 

This is the third full-length by Montreal-based viola and drums duo Hangedup. Theyâ??ve been mesmerizing audiences â?? by pushing the boundaries of what a bow and a pair of drumsticks can deliver...
Hangedup-Hangedup Hangedup
Hangedup
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Personnel Eric Craven: drums Genevieve Heistek: viola Guests Ian: bass on TRACKS 3,8 Efrim: extra stuff on TRACK 8 Recording Recorded at the mighty Hotel2Tango in Montreal by...
Hrsta-Stem Stem In Electro Hrsta
Stem Stem In Electro
Constellation


Mike Moya: guitar, piano, organ, voice Eric Craven: drums, voice Beckie Foon: cello, voice Gen Heistek: viola, voice Harris Newman: bass Sophie Trudeau: violin Recorded and mixed at the...
Hrsta-Ghosts Will Come And Kiss Our Eyes Hrsta
Ghosts Will Come And Kiss Our Eyes
Constellation


Mike Moya: guitar, organ, effects, voice Brooke Crouser: guitar, organs, effects Harris Newman: bass Eric Craven: drums Recorded and mixed at The Pines in Montreal by David Bryant. Mastered...
Jem Cohen-Empires Of Tin Jem Cohen
Empires Of Tin
Constellation


The Vienna International Film Festival (Viennale) takes place in October of each year. For the 2007 edition, New York filmmaker Jem Cohen was commissioned to close the festival, which he did with his...
Land Of Kush-Against The Day Land Of Kush
Against The Day
Constellation


Release Date: March 9, 2009 (Europe), March 17, 2009 (rest of world) Duration: 59:54 Personnel Gordon Allen: trumpet Thierry Amar: acoustic bass Steven Balogh: electric bass Michel...
Land Of Kush Land Of Kush's Egyptian Light Orchestra
Monogamy
Constellation

 

Sam Shalabi's LAND OF KUSH project returns: his psych-arabic jazz orchestra has produced a second album of intensely genre-defying, polymorphic, big band madness. Where Shalabi structured last...
Lullabye Arkestra-Ampgrave Lullabye Arkestra
Ampgrave
Constellation


Justin Small: drums, vocals Katia Taylor: bass, vocals Guests Mr. Ohad Benchetrit: saxophone, screaming Mr. Brian Cram: trumpet, screaming Mr. Jason Baird: saxophone Mr. Shelton Deverell...
Polmo Polpo-Like Hearts Swelling Polmo Polpo
Like Hearts Swelling
Constellation

 

Sandro Perri: various instruments Guests Brodie West: alto saxophone singing on TRACK 4 Bret Higgins: contrabass on TRACK 5 Genevieve Heistek: viola on TRACK 5 Walter Kofman: accordion on...
Re:-Alms Re:
Alms
Constellation


Aden Evens: various instruments Ian Ilavsky: various instruments Recorded in various locations and assembled in Aden�­s attic in Arlington MA by Re:, 2001-2004. Additional drum treatments and...
Re:-Mnant Re:
Mnant
Constellation


Personnel Aden Evens: various instruments Ian Ilavsky: various instruments Guests Fly Pan Am: electronics on TRACK 6 Recording Recorded in various locations and assembled in Adenâ??s...
Sackville-The Principles Of Science Sackville
The Principles Of Science
Constellation


Personnel Pat Conan: drums Genevieve Heistek: violin, vocals Ian Ilavsky: piano, organ, guitar Gabe Levine: vocals, lyrics, guitar Harris Newman: bass Guests Jessica Moss: voice on TRACK...
Sandro Perri-Plays Polmo Polpo Sandro Perri
Plays Polmo Polpo
Constellation


Sandro Perri: guitar, voice, drums Guests Eric Chenaux: harmonica on TRACK 1; electric guitar, backing vocals on TRACK 2 Shayne Cox: drums on TRACK 1 Ryan Driver: flute on TRACK 1 Craig...
Sandro Perri-Tiny Mirrors Sandro Perri
Tiny Mirrors
Constellation


Sandro Perri: guitar, keys, percussion, vocal Ryan Driver: flute, synth, vocal Marcus Quin: bass, bass clarinet, drums, erhu Eric Chenaux: electric guitar, lap steel Doug Tielli: trombone John...
Siskiyou-Siskiyou Siskiyou
Siskiyou
Constellation

 

Siskiyou is the new group led by former Great Lake Swimmers member Colin Huebert in collaboration with Erik Arnesen (who still plays with the Swimmers) and musician/filmmaker Karolyn Keir. The...
Sofa-Grey Sofa
Grey
Constellation


Scott Clarkson: bass Ian Ilavsky: guitar, organ, piano Keith Marchand: drums Brad Todd: voice, tapes Guests n/a Recording Recorded and mixed at Studio Piccolo in Montreal by Iain Booth...
Sofa-New Era Building Sofa
New Era Building
Constellation


This seven-inch by Sofa contains two songs taken from one of the band's 1995 cassette-only releases. Neurotic noisebursts recorded live to 2-track. Slinky riffs on "With It" and galloping clang...
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band-Born Into Trouble As The Sparks Fly Upward Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
Born Into Trouble As The Sparks Fly Upward
Constellation


Personnel Beckie: cello Efrim: guitar, piano, tapes, effects, voice Ian: guitar, organ Jessica: violin, voice Sophie: violin, voice Thierry: contrabass, voice Guests Jonah Fortune...
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band-This Is Our Punk Rock, Thee Rusted Satellites Gather + Sing Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
This Is Our Punk Rock, Thee Rusted Satellites Gather + Sing
Constellation


Beckie: cello, singing Efrim: guitar, piano, tapes, effects, singing Ian: guitar, singing Jessica: violin, singing Sophie: violin, singing Thierry: contrabass, singing Guests Howard...
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band-Pretty Little Paw EP Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
Pretty Little Paw EP
Constellation


Efrim: guitar, piano, organ, feedback, toybox, voice Thierry: violin, bass, pianohandle, voice Jessica: violin, voice Ian: drums Sophie: bass Guests Aimee: giddy yells on TRACK 1 Chad...
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band-Horses In The Sky Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
Horses In The Sky
Constellation


Beckie: cello, voice Efrim: guitar, piano, voice Ian: guitar, harmonium, voice Jessica: violin, piano, glasses, voice Scott: drums, percussion, guitar, mandolin, voice Sophie: violin, trumpet...
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band-13 Blues For Thirteen Moons Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
13 Blues For Thirteen Moons
Constellation


Beckie: cello, voice Efrim: guitar, organ, vocals Eric: drums, voice Ian: guitar, voice Jessica: violin, voice Sophie: violin, voice Thierry: contrebasse, electric bass, voice Guests Brian...
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band-He Has Left Us Alone But Shafts Of Light Sometimes Grace The Corner Of Our Rooms Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
He Has Left Us Alone But Shafts Of Light Sometimes Grace The Corner Of Our Rooms
Constellation


Personnel Efrim: piano, guitar, organ, radio, voice Thierry: contrabass, electric bass Sophie: violin, voice Guests Aidan Girt: drums on TRACK 2; tapes on TRACK 8 Sam Shalabi: guitar on...
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band-Kollaps Tradixionales Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
Kollaps Tradixionales
Constellation

 

Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra (SMZ) returns with its sixth full-length recording and first since the band's line-up change of summer 2008. Having shed three members and recruited one...
Tindersticks-The Hungry Saw Tindersticks
The Hungry Saw
Constellation


Chances are you have already heard about the release of a new Tindersticks album. Perhaps you have already heard the album itself. In which case read no further than this: Constellation is releasing...
Tindersticks-Falling Down A Mountain Tindersticks
Falling Down A Mountain
Constellation


The new album by Tindersticks picks up where the band’s wonderful return to form on The Hungry Saw (2008) left off. With founding members Stuart Staples (vocals, guitar), David Boutler (keys, vibes...
Various Artists-Song Of The Silent Land Various Artists
Song Of The Silent Land
Constellation


This is the first compilation from Constellation to feature unreleased and rare tracks from the label roster. Originally produced to commemorate the Spring 2004 Constellation Roadshow Tour in...
Vic Chesnutt-North Star Deserter Vic Chesnutt
North Star Deserter
Constellation


Vic Chesnutt: guitar, casio, lyrics, voice With: Thierry Amar: contrabasse, electric bass, singing Howard Bilerman: drums Bruce Cawdron: bowed vibraphone and glockenspiel Jem Cohen: field...
Vic Chesnutt-At The Cut Vic Chesnutt
At The Cut
Constellation


Vic Chesnutt is the real deal, a man who lives for music and who has tirelessly deployed his impish, surly, witty, unflinching perspective in hundreds of songs featuring brilliantly unique...