THE TRAGICALLY HIP, ZOË/ROUNDER RECORDS AND MAPLEMUSIC
ANNOUNCE CREATION OF "THE HIP CLUB"
Boston, MA - When fans of The Tragically Hip purchase In Violet Light, the forthcoming CD from Canada's premiere band, they will receive a membership card for "The Hip Club." These numbered cards will provide fans with exclusive access to a secure website where they will immediately receive two bonus tracks for download from the In Violet Light sessions.
In addition to the two previously unreleased songs, The Tragically Hip will be providing special offers such as discounts on band merchandise, access to exclusive merchandise, advance tickets for shows, live songs from their upcoming tour, announcements of secret shows and more.
"Rounder Records is very excited to be a part of this unique and innovative program," says John Virant, President/CEO, Rounder Records Group. "Not only will it give loyal fans a great added value, but we hope it will also attract new fans to the band."
Jake Gold, President of The Management Trust and Manager of The Tragically Hip, said, "The band and myself have had many discussions on how we can reward their extremely passionate and loyal fans who buy their records and come to their shows. What better way to thank them than to form a club and provide them with these exclusive opportunities. This is the beginning of what will be an ongoing, long-term commitment from the band to their fans."
In-stores on June 11, In Violet Light sees the fivesome take their musicianship to a whole new level. The new disc was recorded in The Bahamas with producer Hugh Padgham, whose credits include The Police, XTC, and Phil Collins. The first single from the album will be the stunning and intense "It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken."
On May 28, The Tragically Hip will have the distinct honor of being inducted into Canada's Walk Of Fame.
The Tragically Hip is: Robby Baker (guitar), Gordon Downie (vocals), Johnny Fay (drums), Paul Langlois (guitar, vocals), and Gord Sinclair (bass, vocals).
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