08/15/2024
BREAKING NEWS
PLAYHOUSE announces new album “BROKEN AND THE DAMNED and sign new long term contract with RFL Entertainment
Montreal’s power rockers, Playhouse, sign with RFL Entertainment – set to release new album “Broken And The Damned” to coincide with the band’s 37th anniversary celebration.
With the band’s most recent release, “Dancing At Funerals,” receiving high praise from the media and fans alike, there was a drive within the band to harness the success of “Dancing….”
They decided that they wanted to write new music that captured all of the emotion that the previous album had, but to take that emotion even further with the new material.
The band believes that they have done that with “Broken And The Damned” as vocalist Peter Cat explains:
“The new album has exceeded my expectations! A total team effort! The songs came out beautifully! Can’t wait for the world to hear it! Also I’m so thrilled to have re-signed to RFL entertainment! We have built something truly special with the label and consider them family and the only people we trust with our passion.“
Danny Williams, bass player and songwriter:
“I think the fans will agree this is a worthy follow up to our last album, Dancing at Funerals. And getting to play with drummer Sam Harrisson again, after all these years has been amazing. It's the best we've ever sounded and the songs are some of the best we've ever written. I can't wait for all our fans to hear it and to play these songs live. “
The band has inked a new deal with RFL Music Entertainment (Formally RFL Records,) a deal that brings a further commitment to the relationship of artist and label.
RFL Entertainment CEO, Jon Marchewka (Marhefka) explains:
“We are extremely happy to launch the next phase of RFL with Playhouse as our inaugural act.” “Having worked with these guys for 2 years and their album “Dancing At Funerals,” we established a great relationship together. There is a mutual respect for what each of us does. With professionals likePlayhouse, we know that what drives them is a willingness to do what it takes to be successful. The band has been together for 37 years and that says it all. They are really great guys and this was a signing that was just natural.”
RFL Entertainments Doug Franklin Expresses similar excitement about the signing:
“When Jon and I decided to get back to it with RFL, I knew that Playhouse was one of the bands we'd both be excited or should I say ECSTATIC to work with. This is a very exciting time for me, personally. RFL and Playhouse! WE ARE BACK!”
Having completed their new album, “Broken And The Damned”, working once again with legendary Canadian producer Kevin Jardine (Faith No More, Mastodon, Run DMC, Cypress Hill, Anthrax, Korn, Sepultura, Beastie Boys, 3rd Bass, Men Without Hats). This new material will appeal to the bands core fans, but will also be expressive and inviting to new listeners as well. The new album is tighter and picks upright where “Dancing With Funerals” left off. “Broken And The Damned” opens with the powerful new single “Black Clouds,” which packs the punch on a heavier edge, but still has that catchy, rock groove that has been a staple of Playhouse for almost 4 decades
Kevin Jardine producer, guitarist of SLAVES ON DOPE and owner of Uplift recording studio:
“There’s not many times that I hear rough demos of songs and know that once they work their way through the production process, they’re gonna be some of the best I’ve worked on.”
Formed in 1987, five high school friends set out to be the biggest rock band to ever come out of Canada. With a reputation for their high energy shows and big anthems, they quickly began filling every club & theater that they played. The band was destined for global success, selling thousands of copies of their two EP’s; 1988’s ‘Little Monster‘ and 1990’s ‘Tongue, Tied & Twisted‘. Just like so many bands in the early 90’s, the success that seemed to be theirs for the taking never fully manifested and after almost a decade of decadence and steady touring in support of such bands as Extreme, Killer Dwarfs, Lee Aaron and Harem Scarem, the band decided to call it quits. It was an end of an era………but some things never fully come to an end.
Fast forward to 2016 – the band reunites and enters the studio with veteran producer and guitarist of Slaves on Dope; Kevin Jardine, to record new songs. In 2017, for the 1st time in 25 years, Playhouse returned to the stage with a sold out comeback show in Montreal, Canada. Many high profile shows followed, including opening slots for The Dead Daisies, L.A. Guns, Buckcherry, Dizzy Reed’s Hookers & Blow, Helix, and Warrior Soul. The band also releases their first album ‘The Rock N’ Roll Circus‘ to critical acclaim in 2018 and followed that up with a single and video, ‘Revolution Tonight‘, in 2020.
There is much excitement and enthusiasm from everyone who has been a part of this new album and the feedback has been extremely positive:
Steve Minton , Steve O’s Music Madness:
“From a band that came out in the 80’s and is still putting out great music; their new album will Take Over The World…”
Eric Lussier from CGCM Rock Radio:
I host the radio show The French Connection. As a radio guy, I have some perks and one of those perks is I get lucky enough to hear albums before their release date! Well I had the privilege of listening to Playhouse's new E.P. “Broken and the Damned” and I have to say that it is pretty damned solid. This E.P., in my opinion, is their best work yet! I love all 5 songs.
This E.P. is solid and as always Kevin Jardine does an amazing production and great sound. In traditional Playhouse style with a heavier tone,Playhouse delivers. This E.P. is a great listen on a road trip. So do yourself a favor and on release date purchase yourself a copy of Playhouse's “Broken and the Damned.”
The first single, “Black Cloud,” will be available on September 19th across all streaming services with a video to accompany the release
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