Article by Madison Foster
We here at London Calling have been
following the work and music of Olenka and the Autumn Lovers since
their start in 2008. With the lyrical genius of front woman Olenka
Krakus and the mix of rock, folk and the right amount of Eastern
European influence, who could blame us? So we're more than excited
for the band's first release in two years with their “Hard Times”
EP (a beautifully done seven track melody with telling of struggle
and confusion in modern day society and pressures) AND the limited edition release
of the“It's Alright” 7” (the first vinyl release for the Autumn
Lovers full of haunting guitar and melancholy lyrics that set the
scene of disappointment and longing). These two released are works of
love and dedication put together in collaboration with the band and
friends throughout the city. Both releases were recorded at local
recording studio The Sugar Shack, owned and run by band member Simon
Larochette and mastered by Dan Weston (who has worked with such names
as Shad, Danial Romano and The Weather Station). “It's Alright”
is to be released in partnership with We Kill Giants, a new
independent label based out of London.
Just off of their month long tour
across Ontario, Quebec and the East Coast and they're right back at
it with a duel release show where fans can pick up the EP and
pre-order the 7”. On Friday, November 2nd the band has invited
music lover, friends and family to join them at the Talbot Street Church as they take the stage with local native turned Winnipeg folk
songstress Jenny Berkel and London folk powerhouse Firehouse, lead by
“Handsome” Dan Mancini and now with nine members taking the
stage. Enjoy a night and fantastic music in a beautifully renovated
church located at 513 Talbot St. Doors open at 6:30pm with music
starting at 7pm. Tickets are available in advance for $12 at Grooves Records, Hot Dog and the Village Idiot or at the door for $15.