There are many cool things happening in the world of Sorted Noise. To name a few:

Kal Hourd’s record “Haven’t Even Met Yet” was just released on itunes so go snag it…

Sugarland’s latest release “Live on the Inside” featuring Sorted Noise’s Thad and Annie debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 last week…

Pre-production for the next Perrin Lamb EP is underway. We’re excited about this project particularly because we’re tracking strictly with instruments that can be found within the confines of the Sorted Noise which should put us in a situation to come up with some new, creative sounds…

High Flight Society is playing a Nashville showcase at Rocketown this Friday night, Aug. 28th at 6:30. They’ll be opening the night and showcasing for some interested labels and publishers. Go check ‘em out only if you want to have a rockin’ good time…

Caitlyn Smith continues to get major buzz here in Nashville and is writing with some of the biggest names in town. We enjoy her regular visits to the studio for wine, writing, basketball and general merry-making…

Writing for the next Kara Mann and Kylee Johnson EP’s…

Picked up some fun new gear and we’d like to say thanks to the good folks at Empirical Labs for the new pair of Distressors, as well as Standard Audio and Goldtone…

There are several other fun projects in the works potentially turning into some very cool big deal stuff for us and we’re excited to be a part of these opportunities…

On July 15th, the space shuttle endeavor was launched into space, carrying a piece of equipment likely to bring sheer joy, new levels of camaraderie, and jubilation to the International Space Station. That’s right, the rocket is carrying none other than the latest  Sorted Noise-produced project from country artist Kal Hourd; “Haven’t Even Met Yet.” 

Astronaut Julie Payette requested to bring the record along as one of only a handful of personal effects that each astronaut can bring a board a shuttle. So you know this record is freakin’ good. 

Following a smooth countdown with no technical issues and weather that steadily improved throughout the afternoon, the shuttle lifted off from Launch Pad 39A and began its orbital chase of the International Space Station. Shortly before takeoff, Ms. Payette said she was excited to go.

“Of course, I’ve been ready for a month now. We’re really looking forward to go and execute the mission. That’s what we’re here for,” Ms. Payette said. “I can tell you there is nothing routine standing next to a spacecraft or strapped inside a spacecraft . . . it’s quite awesome.”

Here’s a video of the launch. Go Kal go!

The shuttle is to carry seven crew members to the orbiting International Space Station (ISS) where they are to complete the assembly of the Japanese Kibo laboratory.  And jam out to the sweet rockin’ country, accessible, get-under-your-skin, catchy sounds of Kal Hourd’s “Haven’t Even Met Yet.”

Sorted Noise produced “Haven’t Even Met Yet”, Kal Hourd’s debut release is being taken on a 16-day mission to the International Space Station by Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, which is targeted to launch June 13.   

Think of it as a literal record launch.

Ms. Payette, a fan of Kal Hourd, contacted him through his website requesting to take a copy of his album into space with her.  The prestige is rare, with the Saskatoon based singer/songwriter now slotted to join the ranks of music legends The Beatles, Chuck Berry, Sarah McLachlin, Taylor Swift and Beethoven, as a select few to have been blasted into space. Kal has also been invited by the Canadian Space Agency to attend the launch at Cape Canaveral, Florida.   

In 2007 Kal Hourd received the Rising Star Award at the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards (SCMA), and in January 2008 was invited to showcase his song writing skills and vocal styling at the OnTheVerge Festival in Nashville, Tennessee. This showcase provided the opportunity to record his debut album with the help of producers Thad Beaty and Jason Collum of Sorted Noise.  “Haven’t Even Met Yet”, is a creative culmination of many different music styles and influences filled with catchy phrases, great melodies and an unforgettable vocal.

“Haven’t Even Met Yet” can be expected to make its debut in stores mid-August 2009 through E1 Music Canada.  

Sorted Noise recently produced Kal’s latest record entitled “Haven’t Even Met Yet,” a record which is now building on the buzz already surrounding this talented country singer and songwriter. This week he is CMT Canada’s Artist of the Week! In the article Kal exclaims that “Haven’t Even Met Yet” is a debut CD to be proud of, and a great way of introducing himself to the media and potential fans that haven’t yet met Kal. “I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing songwriters on this journey. I have learned so much, and feel that I now have a product that is worth presenting. It is my distinct voice. I want you to remember my music long after the song ends.” Read the full article here!

Kal has already received several nominations from the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards and won the 2009 award for Video of the Year for his song “Pink,” the last track on “Haven’t Even Met Yet.” The song and video are very moving portrayals of a woman’s experience with Breast Cancer and this song has brought much hope to its thousands of fans. The video was even sent out in a mass-email by the Governor of Saskatchewan whose wife was battling Breast Cancer as a symbol of hope and solidarity. Watch the video here:

We’re excited to be a part of Kal’s continued success. Look for more from this rising star, including his upcoming album “Haven’t Even Met Yet” scheduled for release later this year! For more on Kal, please visit his website: kalhourd.com.

Congrats (again) to Secrets In Stereo! “Quit And Go Home” is prominently featured in a national TV spot for the video game “Space Chimps”. We’ve lost count of how many placements Josh has had from his 10 song project! And 3 more placements are currently pending! Very cool. And very fun!

We are preparing to send Kal Hourd’s project to mastering. We are very excited about this one! It was a blast working with Kal. He sounds great on this stuff! We’ll get some of it on the player soon so you can hear what we’re talking about!

Paul Alan is still on the CHR charts! 20 weeks and still going strong. We are very proud that this independent project has been so well received by radio. Radio success by an indie is very rare and SortedNoise is thrilled to have been a part. We’ve heard that Way FM has added the song to it’s rotation. Had this happened a little sooner, Paul would have had a legitimate shot at number one… incredible. Hopefully the next single will accomplish that! We’ll keep you posted!

Several projects lined up for the fall… SortedNoise will be taking Sundays and Monday Nights off for the next quarter of 2008… More to come!

Latest News…

* Paul Alan’s song “To Bring You Back” is at number 12 on the CHR charts!

* MTV continues to show Secrets In Stereo some love. “No Such Thing” was featured in the MTV show “The Paper”. This is the 4th song from the Secrets In Stereo project to be used by MTV.

* We are currently working on music for:

Kal Hourd
Nathan Christopher
Deanna Harper
Greg Johnson
Kristian Bush
Parker Branch

* Perrin Lamb recently released his latest EP “Feels Like Home”.
It features the songs: Newborn Child, Shiver, Feels Like Home, Love You More and Better Now. It’s pretty much Fantastic Music… and the artwork includes super cool photos by Becky Fluke.

Regarding said EP, how about this:

Emerging from the ever growing pack of modern singer/songwriters, Perrin Lamb has worked tirelessly to develop a unique sound and point of view.
This can be heard in spades on Perrin’s 2007 release BE THIS WAY, the title track of which has been placed in several major TV series’, and has garnered praise from all over webdom.

His latest effort, “Feels Like Home”, deals with universal themes such as love, and loss, yearning and contentment. All the while creating a sonic landscape rife with subtle influences from his anglophilic nature….the string quartet in the radio ready “Newborn Child” seems to have been plucked from George Martin’s back catalog….to the down home strum and barbershop harmonies on the subtly sweet “Love You More”. But Perrin also likes to plug in and turn up as is evident in the slow burning love song to music itself, “Shiver”.

If you have more life ahead of you than behind you, or vice versa, this short but sweet and subtle collection will give you plenty to enjoy and ponder.