Relay For Life 2009: Indie Music Campaign

Posted on March 24, 2009, 08:21:11 AM by Karen.

Karen is participating in the Relay For Life 2009: Indie Music Campaign in support of the American Cancer Society. Contributions of $25 or more will receive a physical CD with jewel case, artwork, and notes. Check out this promotional video - the song in the video is an orchestral arrangement of Karen's cover version of "Left Behind" (originally written and recorded by the band For Squirrels). The orchestration was done by Josh Welchel and this track is exclusive to the Relay For Life album. To see the video click here and for more information on Relay For Life please visit http://www.syntesis.org/relayforlife.

NEW: Digital Sheet Music!

Posted on March 11, 2009, 08:39:29 PM by Karen.

Now available in the KK.com online store - digital sheet music of all the songs on Meeting The Future At Full Speed! These are my own personal transcriptions, arranged for Piano/Voice/Guitar. Just print and play!

"From The Heart" Released on iTunes!

Posted on October 21, 2008, 08:51:38 AM by Karen.

Today is the day... "From The Heart" performed by Amanda Rowland is now available on the iTunes Music Store as part of the"YTV Presents: The Next Star" EP. From The Heart is the single that I wrote and produced for Amanda to perform as she competed on the YTV television series "The Next Star" this past summer. You can also hear me singing background vocals and playing piano, if you listen close! :) Click here to go straight to the iTunes Store and hear/buy "From The Heart" now!

SAC Writing Retreat

Posted on October 05, 2008, 08:51:18 AM by Karen.

I've been invited by the Songwriter's Association of Canada to attend a private writing retreat this week at a resort just outside of Toronto. I'm really excited to collaborate with other writers and enjoy the country air for a few days. I'll let you know how it goes!

Amanda's song revealed... and voting still open!

Posted on September 24, 2008, 11:47:21 AM by Karen.

This friday's episode of YTV's The Next Star will reveal the recorded version of the song I wrote and produced for Amanda. I recorded the song at Canterbury Music and in my new studio (yay!), and while it features Amanda on lead vocals, you can also hear lil' ol me on piano and backing vocals, and our very own Marc Rogers on bass. Tune in to YTV on Sept 26th at 6pm or 9pm to hear it and see the judges reactions (and also to possibly see me get emotional on national tv... doh)!

Remember, voting on the YTV.com website is still open (though the actual finalist standings have been taken down to make Sunday's big finale a surprise!). Please vote for Amanda 5x a day till the end of the week!