Our own Katie Gilmour wrote a review for Alexz’s most recent appearance, hosting and being hte mc at the House of Nonie Fashion show, where models strut down the aisle to Alexz’s songs. Make sure to read Katie’s review below!

Yesterday, June 29th, Alexz Johnson hosted and MC’d the House of Nonie Fashion show. To be honest, I didn’t think I would be able to attend. I had just moved, and there was so much to do that I didn’t think I would be able to make it. I hadn’t even planned on going until the day before the show. But I knew Alexz would be there, and I really wanted to go.

On the day of the show, my brother and I drove about an hour and a half, and met up with some friends at Lobby in Toronto. We were running really late, but luckily, the show didn’t start until about eight.

We were all sitting around, just chatting and passing time, when all of a sudden a voice came out of the speakers. It was Alexz, and the show was beginning. We all stood up and Alexz talked briefly about the designer Nina Rahal-Kharey and her clothing line that was being showed that night. She talked about how Nina’s brother had been killed due to violence and how the line was named after him– JR. After she finished talking, all of a sudden, loud music blasted out of the speakers. The song was Trip Around the World.

Watching all the models walking to Alexz’s music was so cool. The crazy thing about the fashion show was that all the models walked on the bar, which had been converted into a runway. The first song was Trip, which led into Voodoo, then La Made Me. I looked over at Alexz at one point and she looked so happy, and had a smile on her face.

All of the dresses were beautiful! Nina has an amazing talent and I was blown away at all the different designs. At the end, Nina came out to say her thank yous. Nina was standing on the bar, but Alexz was standing on the floor at the same height as the audience. Watching Alexz climb up onto the bar while wearing a long skirt was pretty funny. But she made it up quickly, and actually very gracefully! Alexz and Nina stood on the bar and Nina took the time to recognize everyone that had contributed to the show. It was really nice to see two amazing people that were so genuine and humble.

After finishing, Alexz and Nina walked to the end of the bar and down a few stairs and went backstage. Alexz came out quickly, and I got to be the first one to talk to her.

Once again, Alexz was so genuine and had a big smile during the entire conversation. She signed my Voodoo CD for me, and a picture from when I met her the first time at the Rivoli. I told her that we had met at the Rivoli, and that I had written her a letter, and she actually remembered who I was. We talked for a few minutes about the album and about what her plans are in the future. Eventually Alexz had to go and see some people, but she gave me a hug before she left. I also got a picture with her, but unfortunately it didn’t turn out very well.

The group I was with ended up leaving shorty after, but It was an amazing night. We got dinner, then headed home, myself on an Alexz high, haha.

It never ceases to amaze me how talented Alexz is, but how she stays so down to earth. I don’t think she has the slightest inkling of exactly how much her and her music means to myself and so many others.

Alexz, if you read this, thanks for everything you do! There’s really so much I want to say, but don’t know how to find the words. It really means the world that you share your music with us. The way you write and perform is absolutely inspiring, and I know that I would’ve never gotten into songwriting and playing guitar if it weren’t for you. Your fearlessness and how you can pick back up and start from scratch after losing your music really shows us what strength and perseverance really is. Please continue to make music and share your soul with us. We as fans, will always back you up and support you and your passion.

Thanks to Alanna and InDiscover for giving me the opportunity to share my experience with you guys!

Dont Forget to Be Awesome!

Alexz announced via twitter that hip hop producer, Demo Castellon is the producer for her upcoming radio remix tracks.

Due to the lack of radio play “Trip Around the World” has been getting, Alexz announced plans to remix various Voodoo tracks for a more radio friendly sound.

Castellon has worked with the likes of Wyclef Jean, Jay-Z, Ludacris, Rihanna, Fergie and even wife, Nelly Furtado.

Both Castellon and Furtado were guests at Alexz’s latest show at the Gladstone Hotel on June 19th.

Alexz sent out an email to her fans, you can read it below if you have yet to check your email or have yet to sign up for email updates!

I want to say thanks Alexz for letting us know what’s been going on, we’ve been really hungry for new info!

I wanted to give you an update on what’s been happening.

It’s been really tough getting Trip played on the radio, and I’m not going to pretend I know exactly what makes a song radio-friendly. The thing is, if I wrote music thinking that radio play was the most important thing I wouldn’t be writing it from a place of truth… And the truth is, my favourite albums aren’t even played on the radio these days.

Yet, to get on a big tour, and to get the music out there, it seems to be an important stepping stone to get on radio. Especially since music is my passion, I know I can be a little stubborn when it comes to staying true to your vision and sound, and I know I’ll always be that way… but I also know the industry changes so fast and to keep connected and engaged sometimes you have to bite the bullet, in a way. (By the way, those aren’t my words, they’re people in my life I trust to help steer me when my vision gets blurry. I never saw the day I would have a twitter account… ) But, I do get it.

To me, it’s always been solely about the music. And, it can still be solely about the music – it’s just finding a way that works to share it with as many people as possible.

That being said – the album is finished and represents everything Brendan and I wanted it to. The idea of doing a radio remix of Trip was mentioned–and maybe some other tracks as well–and I actually like the idea.

I like it because Trip and maybe others will have potential to get broad airplay, and if people can get a feel for it, and if they enjoy it (the clever ones, fingers crossed ;)), then hopefully they’ll be drawn to the album.

Our goal was to make a cohesive album where every song brought you into the next… Trip feels like a sneak preview to me.

I’m really excited for a couple of cool shows coming up this summer. I feel like it’s baby steps, and important ones to make.

I want so badly to be playing all over the world for you guys. It is my intention to do so.. I’m going to bat and I’m playing ball for you. Well, with you!

While Trip’s getting a make-over, I’m already looking forward to a second single. Actually, I’m already looking forward to the next 10 albums. Growing in general is a pretty awesome thing and something I’m thankful for everyday!

Thanks for your support during this wonderful, musical journey. The highest highs and the painful lows, it’s all meant to be.

x
Alexz

Alexz Johnson’s debut single, “Trip Around the World” has been on iTunes for a bit over a month and we want it #1! May 10th is “Trip Around the World” (Download) Day. To participate all you have to do is buy Trip on iTunes (USA, CA, UK, etc) ON MAY 10th and even gift it to your friends! If you’ve already bought Voodoo on iTunes as a whole, we still would love it if you could spare an extra $0.99 to buy Trip again!

The more downloads Trip gets, the higher it will be ranked. If it reaches the Top 10, millions of iTunes users will see it and check it out, which is what we want!

So again! PLEASE BUY TRIP ON MAY 10th! GIFT IT FOR YOUR FRIENDS! Just make sure you buy it at least once!

Tweet this on May 10th too!:

Alexz Johnson – Trip Around the World – http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trip-around-the-world/id360507560?i=360507716 #iTunes

If you have questions, please ask in this post!

We’ve created a page dedicated to getting Trip Around the World more radio play in Canada (US page coming soon!). If you don’t live in Canada, please still call and request Trip Around the World on the various stations found on this page, every call helps!

InMusic.ca added Alexz’s 5 set performance of Voodoo tracks on their site. Songs beautifully stripped down performances of Trip Around the World, Hurricane Girl, and LA Made Me.

We’ll have high quality caps up later today, along with a lot of other footage from the Deluxe Premium package I’m buying later on AlexzJohnson.com (you should buy it too, so you can watch the videos!). Also, please make sure NOT to buy anything until AFTER Stephen Stohn announces that everything is done and okay to purchase from.

Alexz’s single, Trip Around the World has been officially released in Canada. The music video has already begun playing on MuchMusic’s site.

In the video Alexz starts her adventure in New Orleans by visiting various places (won’t ruin the video for you by giving any more info!). Her brother, Brendan Johnson also makes an appearance in the video too! Micheal Maxxis really outdid himself with this video! You can see his style in the video, but it’s so unique from his past works!

I really cannot believe Alexz’s video is released, these past 5 years (as a fan; almost 3 years as a site) have been beautiful and are going to get even better in the next year! Thanks for everything Alexz & thank you all of you for visiting the site. You’re all beautiful.

Make sure to watch the video! Once it’s released on iTunes, we’ll make caps for you all!

No worries, Joseph! Alexz is super lucky to have such loyal fans like you! Just a reminder….our afternoon hosts, Kiah and Tara Jean, will start airing clips from their interview with Alexz this afternoon between 5-6pm!

Make sure to tune in at 5pm PT, 7pm CT, or 8pm ET! Listen to Virgin Radio 95.3 Vancouver here, wherever you are in the world!

Alexz Johnson is this weeks featured “Best of BC” on Virgin Radio Vancouver. Here is a recording of Trip Around the World’s debut on Virgin!

And yes it is low quality, you can listen to the song on Alexz’s site and buy the single soon on iTunes CA! If you want to post it on your own site, shoot me an email and I’ll give you the embed code.

Alexz (Read our Exclusive Interview With Alexz Johnson from December) just finished up her interview with Kiah and Tara Jean for their 3-6pm show, which will stream later between 3-6pm pac time. You can listen to the radio station now or later on Virgn Radio Vancouver.

Edit (2/8/09 1:19 pm): Trip Around the World started playing at 1:19 pm today!

Edit (2/8/09 1:35 pm): Stephen Stohn says “but the actual interview will be on sometime between 3 and 6 Pacific time, so starting a little under two hours for now”

Edit (2/8/09 1:46 pm): Kiah and Tara Jean’s show airs from 3-6 pm PT. Enjoy! http://vancouver.virginradio.ca/shows/25 (via @alexzjohnson)

Also! Trip Around the World just hit the radio for the first time today! Request it at the stations below! We will have an official page up soon for all Canadian Radio stations you can request Trip Around the World!

Virgin Radio Vancouver
Phone: 604.280.0953
Email: kevin@virginradio.ca

Wired 96.3 Saskatoon
Phone: 306.938.0963
Email:heydj@wired963.com

GO LISTEN ON ALEXZJOHNSON.COM

And here are the official lyrics (copyright info attached)!

Written by: Alexz Johnson & Brendan Johnson
Published by: Laydee Spencer Music Inc./StrikerJames Studios/Orange Lounge Music (SOCAN)
All Rights Reserved. Used under license.

The money, the money is getting in the way
Anyway you look at it it’s looking at your face
Standing in line on a windy day
You’re pushing it along
It’s pushing you away
I won’t regret anything I say
Why do people care what I think anyway
We can forget about the trouble and the pain
And leave it in the water let it water down the drain

Let’s take a Trip Around The World today
In the back seat rolling down shady lane
Let’s take a Trip Around The World today
I like it, I like it that way
I don’t mind if you don’t mind
But we can see what the hell we will find
Let’s take a Trip Around The World today
I like it, I like it that way

You love it, I love it, I love it when you’re free
Anyway you look at it it’s how it’s meant to be
Nine to five is becoming a disease
Not even a second left to bandage. up your knee
Make the rules to your own game
Sip your champagne and tell ‘em where to get some
At the end of the day enjoy the taste
We’re on a big balloon floating in space

Let’s take a Trip Around The World today
In the back seat rolling down shady lane
Let’s take a Trip Around The World today
I like it, I like it that way
I don’t mind if you don’t mind
But we can see what the hell we will find
Let’s take a Trip Around The World today
I like it, I like it that way

Listen, listen it could be an addiction
Missing every moment like a physical condition
It brings you down and isn’t it profound
Stop and take a second look around this town
Things are changing all the time
Keep it in mind when you’re feeling kicked down
The doubt, the trouble and the drought
You take it in before it takes you out

This is seriously the greatest day in my life to date. I can’t believe that we are closer to a music video, an actual single on iTunes that we can BUY, an album, radio play, and more! This has been something I’ve been waiting for for a very long time and I know you guys have been too, as well as Alexz. So enjoy today and enjoy the song.

The song is truly beautiful and something unique.

New Photo from the Toronto shoot, I think! It’s on Alexz’s site as Trip Around the World’s album art. It’s UHQ and untagged!

We want to make sure everyone tweets about it at the same time on the same day, so that more people see it. Basically, you just tweet one of the tweets below between 2pm and 7pm EST on Twitter on FEBRUARY 2ND.

Alexz Johnson’s debut single, Trip Around the World, is on alexzjohnson.com today! #alexzjohnson #triparoundtheworld RT

Trip Around the World, is on alexzjohnson.com today! @alexzjohnson #alexzjohnson #triparoundtheworld RT

GO BUY @alexzjohnson ‘s debut single, TRIP AROUND THE WORLD, on alexzjohnson.com NOW! #alexzjohnson #triparoundtheworld RT

You can also tweet other things, but you must must must include: #alexzjohnson #triparoundtheworld !!!

Make sure you do this between 2pm and 7pm EST on Twitter on FEBRUARY 2ND.

Why 2pm and 7pm ? That’s when twitter is most active! More people will see it.

Alexz’s official website was upload with14 photos from the Trip Around the World music video. All have been added to the gallery, but you should check them out on AlexzJohnson.com. Brother, Brendan Johnson makes an appearance! Looks like the video will be amazing!

In other news, Stephen updated his twitter announcing that Trip Around the World would get a Canadian release on February 2nd and a world wide release a month later. Also mentioning that the music video would be released the same time as the world wide release.

Manager and close friend of Alexz, Stephen Stohn posted via twitter yesterday that he was listening to a mastered mix of Voodoo. Also mentioning after a few tweaks, the album will be ready for pressing.

Stephen also said that Alexz’s debut single is planned to be released in a couple weeks, the music video soon after, then Voodoo in about two months. Though, these dates could be pushed still.

Follow @stephenstohn now!

We’ve added 4 stills from the Trip Around the World music video that Alexz added to her site earlier today.

Music Videos > Trip Around The World – Stills