ScrapArtsMusic
π₯High-octane visionary music-makers with 88+ instruments made from scrap
πPls FOLLOW our journey!π₯° Our original spark?
To create intricate, playful and powerful musical works that delight both the eyes and the ears. "Before you throw something away, be it an idea or an object, give it a second or third look... it might just surprise you with its potential."
~ Gregory Kozak
01/11/2024
This is how the band will perform the opening number of Children of Metropolis (Bughouse). One player is missing but it already sounds pretty good!
12/05/2023
Our beautiful new album is genre-defying to say the least! Here's how "Children of Metropolis" did in 2023 according to Spotify. Although modest, we are proud. Thanks to all the brave adventurous listeners who continue to support new music. β€οΈπΆ And 23 different countries?! Cool!
11/21/2023
As Thanksgiving approaches, be sure to remember and thank the amazing animals that made most of your food possible through seed dispersal, pollination and insect control! π§‘
10/27/2023
Do you do sauna? Enquiring minds need to know!!
The 10,000-year-old origins of the sauna β and why it's still going strong The Nordic countries believe that having saunas is essential for physical and emotional wellbeing. Clare Dowdy explores saunas past and present to find out why.
10/19/2023
That time of year! Justine will attend the CAPACOA Conference in Ottawa. Will you be there?! Let us know.
CAPACOA Conference 2023 confluence CAPACOA CONFERENCE 2023 November 4-8, 2023 Come together with Canadaβs national and international arts presenting and touring sector for an opportunity to reconnect and ignite collaboration from coast to coast to coast. Join us in Ottawa, ON With more than 250 presenters, agents, manage...
Hereβs an excerpt from our new song called βSnowβ. It is made exclusively on the Xylobe. A behind-the-scenes mini-doc was posted on YouTube today. Happy .
10/13/2023
Headed to Kelowna tomorrow for Breakout West. Super stoked! Let us know if you'll be there too. Would love to connect!π€π€π₯°
10/12/2023
Oops!! Two days late... But never truly too late!! πππ€π₯
09/25/2023
We just posted this video on YouTube and hope the algorithm gods don't prevent you from seeing it!!
π’ Don't forget to hit that 'Subscribe' button and ring the notification bell, so you won't miss any video moments from our musical adventure. Join us as we explore the artistry and innovation that went into the making of 'Grigor Time.'
Grigor Time - Behind the Scenes πΆ Step into a world of musical innovation as we take you behind the scenes of the recording of 'Grigor Time.' π΅ This extraordinary composition is a fusion ...
09/17/2023
Roadside Revelations with the Crew ππ₯: So, there we were, Gregory, Jon, and Alex, on our way back from a corporate gig in Vancouver. And what do we stumble upon? This truck with a message that stopped us in our tracks: 'Scrap Metal is Beautiful.' π Talk about a random find, right? Life's full of these quirky moments! π "
09/08/2023
If you've never heard of ScrapArtsMusic, now's your chance! Head to now to read our 3-song focus album review of Children Of Metropolis, and give it a listen! https://canadianbeats.ca/2023/09/07/scrap-arts-music-children-of-metropolis-album-review/ Take Aim Media
This just posted on the Scrap Arts Music YouTube page... search
The piece is called "Sprites" and you can listen to a studio recording of it on our recently released Children of Metropolis album!!
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We're here to add a dash of musical quirkiness to your day. While we can't claim our music is too strange, our are guaranteed to raise eyebrows! ππΆ
Curious minds, this one's for you: Our latest album "Children of Metropolis" is out now, dropped on July 28! ππ§ Brace yourselves for a collection of tunes that redefine the word "strange" in the best way possible. Get ready to groove!
To dive into the sonic adventure, simply search ScrapArtsMusic on your go-to DSP or hop onto our website to catch those one-of-a-kind melodies and snag your copy. ππ€ And hey, we're dying to know β does it hit the "strange" mark for you? Share your thoughts! π΅π€
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08/11/2023
π₯ New on our YouTube channel! Dive into the world of "Conundrum" with us. Click the link to watch now! π https://youtu.be/8dQfMuwLn9g π
Conundrum - full performance, in studio "Conundrum" showcases the unique talents of four drummers, each playing on an array of eight uniquely-tuned drums. These drums, designed and crafted by Grego...
08/04/2023
Scottish sculptorβs new exhibition brings animals to life using only scrap metal On a remote hillside near Strathdon in Aberdeenshire, metal sculptor Helen Denerley has cultivated a lifestyle rich in inspiration.
08/04/2023
Absolutely Thrilling: Slagwerkkrant in the Netherlands Named OUR Album as the 'Release of the Week!' ππ³π±πΆ
Release van de Week: Scrap Arts Music - Children of Metropolis - Slagwerkkrant.nl Twintig jaar na het debuutalbum Phon is daar Children of Metropolis, een waanzinnige verzameling percussietracks van de Canadese formatie Scrap Arts Music, gespeeld op exclusief van schroot gemaakte instrumenten....
07/31/2023
July 31 is Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day.
HELLO WORLD!!
In celebration of this great day for recognizing instruments that are NOT common, we are offering our new album of original music - released this past Friday - and created with over 100 "uncommon instruments" (of our own creation!!).
https://scrapartsmusic.com/children-of-metropolis-music
Children of Metropolis is a fantastic album of instrumental music that also serves as the soundtrack to our b+w film of the same name. Please listen to the samples on this link and consider supporting artists committed to creating great music on Uncommon Instruments!
07/27/2023
07/26/2023
This article is so good! Hope you read it. Let us know what you think?!!
The Retrofuturism of Scrap Arts Music Scrap Arts Music have been creating avant-garde sonic worlds with one-of-a-kind instruments built by Gregory Kozak since he and Justine Murdy founded the project in 1998. As the ensembleβs name suggests, every instrument they use is made from recycled materials. Originally formed in Vancouver, Scr...
07/26/2023
Did you know our new album, "Children of Metropolis", will be released this Friday?! Sign up to our mailing list to receive a 15% discount on our new album. Follow this link to hear snippets of the music. https://scrapartsmusic.com/children-of-metropolis-music
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Aidan Knight
Victoria
Aidan Knight is a songwriter, producer, and performer from Victoria Canada. S/T Album out now via Full TIme Hobby & Next Door Records
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Victoria
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Xero J. Fetus III
Victoria
The single greatest unsigned Canadian talent this side of St. John's, NFLD. Period.