On January 7, 2023, D2UR release their new single “Remember My Name”.

The signature part of this composition is the hooky melody riff that opens the track and reappears throughout the song. The lyrics were formulated on a pizza box top after a trip to Gull Harbour, Manitoba. After partying for the weekend and back in Winnipeg, we joined our friends around their pool for more fun. We ordered pizza and after eating, ripped the top off one of the pizza box tops, and began taking turns writing out song lyrics line by line until the cardboard was full. After the party, we took the pizza box top home and put it in our studio. It sat there for over a year. One day after we had developed an initial rhythm, we pulled out the pizza box and began developing the lyrical content for the song. We used some of the lines verbatim, but others were morphed as the structure of the song became clearer. The song is about being remembered after we are gone and our hope to carry on in the memories of those we have loved. We all want to live on forever.

Riding high on the heels of their last release, D2UR are set to release their follow up single entitled “Remember My Name” which will hit the market on January 7, 2023.

The signature part of this composition is the hooky melody riff that opens the track and reappears throughout the song. The lyrics were formulated on a pizza box top after a trip to Gull Harbour, Manitoba. After the weekend and back in Winnipeg, we joined our friends around their pool, and continued the fun. We ordered pizza and after eating, ripped the top off one of the pizza box tops, and began taking turns writing out song lyrics line by line until the cardboard was full. After the party, we took the pizza box top home and put it in our studio. It sat there for over a year. One day after we had developed and initial rhythm for the song, we pulled out the pizza box and began developing the lyrical content for the song. We used some of the lines verbatim, but others we had to morph as the structure of the song became clearer. We often referred to the composition as “The Pizza Box “song. Celebrating the times we have had seemed an appropriate theme and tribute to those who love us, as the song is about being remembered when we are gone. It is a cry to live again, and again, and to be carried forth in memories of those who go forward.

 

“D2UR’s new single “Live Again” was released on November 12, 2022 following up on the success of “Right Now” which was released earlier in the fall. The new single pulses at the outset and then kicks into drive. “Live Again” is about us getting back on our feet after a long run with the pandemic, and our desire to restore things back to the norm. As we rise again, we hope to unleash ourselves from all the rules and fight to restore our lives. We all want to live again…..some of us want to live on forever.  David Sikorski-Thorn layers plenty of ear candy during the song until the up-tempo outro featuring Mike’s slide guitar (ode to Bob Seger). Be ready to be unleashed!

On October 1, 2022, D2UR released their latest single “Right Now”. The song has garnered some attention on Spotify and other streaming platforms and has also obtained several good reviews. Check out the review on Tinnitist.com https://tinnitist.com/2022/10/13/d2ur-are-looking-for-some-help-right-now/  Three additional singles sit in the vault completed and ready for release. Meanwhile, D2UR have initiated recording 4 more new songs again at Groove Jungle studio in Winnipeg. While those songs are cooking, the band are tuning up for a live concert on April 14, 2023 at the Park Theatre in Winnipeg. Stat tuned……more good news is on it’s way.

D2UR’s new Single “Right Now” is scheduled for release on October 1, 2022. The band have been working hard on new recordings and have 3 additional songs to release. The band will continue to record new songs during the fall of 2022 and the spring of 2023. A new show is being planned for the spring of 2023. The new single starts slow and builds to a frenzied outro solo courtesy of David Sikorski Thorn.

D2UR are forging ahead and have created numerous demos for upcoming release. As soon as it is clear for the recording studios to re-open, the new songs will go into production. Some of the new songs include Bad Bad Day, Right now, Fire, Live Again, and Wasted Time. Look for progress updates in the coming months. Hopefully the songs can be released in spring of 2021.

Here’s a great read on our single Slippin’ Away. It’s from the Ark of Music on-line magazine and written by Jess Chizuk. Enjoy!

D2UR – Slippin’ Away (single)

Work is complete on the video for D2UR’s new single “Slippin’ Away”. Both the song and video are scheduled for release on November 14, 2020. The video was created by Wornstar Media and stars Felisha Ann Mitchell. The song, produced by Juno award winner Murray Pulver, is a vehicle for our emotional strain during the pandemic. The video will be available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/ZEL9UGJr_WM

Work is complete on the new Single “Slippin’ Away” and the song is scheduled for release on November 14, 2020.

Upon returning from a well-deserved break in Palm Springs on March 12, 2020, COVID-19 hit Canada hard and the government put restrictions in place. Self-isolation for two busy people was going to be a challenge if we did not find ways to entertain ourselves. The city of Winnipeg, like others, was like a ghost town at times with very little traffic and fear. It did not take long for us to pull out our guitars and begin to run through ideas for new songs. The idea for Slippin’ Away was born on a catchy guitar lick Diane was strumming. We moved to our demo studio where we recorded and arranged the song. It took no time at all for the song to come together. That preliminary work was shared with our bandmates who in turn sent us back their parts. Once edited into the song, the session remained until we met with producer Murray Pulver. Murray suggested some dynamic changes that the band ran through and then hit Stereobus Recording to record the parts. We recorded the instruments live off the floor followed up with a few overdubs.  In the meantime, work began on the video for the song with Wornstar Media. Recording the final vocals and backing vocals occurred at Signpost Music in Winnipeg. A surprising add came about with Murray suggesting a gang backing vocal approach which really enhanced the song. The song truly catches the essence of our emotions and what the world has gone through the wrath of COVID-19.

D2UR hit the studio with producer Murray Pulver on July 7, 2020 to record bed tracks for their new single “Slippin Away”. Vocal track will be completed soon and then mixing and mastering can occur. Release should be Sept-Oct 2020. The song is dreamy tune about the pandemic and experiences everyone can relate to during this unsettling time. The initial Demo tracks were created by Diane and Mike in the D2UR studio at the beginning of the pandemic. Both John Colburn and David Sikorski-Thorn social distanced and added their parts over the internet resulting in a true group effort.