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May 16 2012

MMVA Nominations Should Have Dave Ogilvie and Josh Ramsay Proud!

Nominations for the 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards have been announced, the Pop Video of The Year category features 3 (out of only 5 choices) songs mixed by our own Dave Ogilvie

Mixed By Dave Ogilvie

Pop Video of the Year

Artist: Carly Rae Jepsen
Song: Call Me Maybe
Director: Knetchel, Ben
Label: 604 Records / Universal Music Canada

Artist: Marianas Trench
Song: Haven't Had Enough
Director: Davison, Kyle
Label: 604 Records / Universal Music Canada

Artist: Victoria Duffield
Song: Shut Up And Dance
Director: Isacianu, Alon
Label: Warner Music

Josh Ramsay produced, co-wrote and sang on "Hit Me Up" by Danny Fernades which is up for two nominations 

Director of the Year – Danny Fernades – Hit Me Up feat Josh Ramsay
Muchfact indie video of the year - Danny Fernades – Hit Me Up feat Josh Ramsay

Nice work, guys! 

 

Feb 27 2012

"Call Me Maybe" Reaches Double Platinum!

Carly's Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe", co-written and produced by Josh Ramsay, mixed by Dave Ogilive, continues to impress as it climbs charts in Canada and the US.

"Call Me Maybe" has been certified Canadian Double Platinum and reached the #1 spot on the Canadian Billboard Hot 100 Chart. It also reached #1 on the Canadian iTunes top singles chart, remaining there for 4 weeks. 

In the US, "Call Me Maybe" currently sits at #11 on the top iTunes single charts

 

Feb 7 2012

Ever After Earns Juno Nomination

Josh Ramsay's hard work on Marianas Trench's Ever After has paid off. Ever After is up for Pop Album of the Year at the 2012 Juno Awards!

Jan 11 2012

Josh Ramsay Produces another #1

Josh Ramsay has another #1 under his producer's belt. Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" (mixed by Dave Ogilvie) became the #1 song on iTunes!

Jan 4 2012

Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" goes Gold!

Carly Rae Jepsen’s single, “Call Me Maybe” has been certified gold! Producer Josh Ramsay, (Marianas Trench) and Mixer Dave Ogilvie definitely worked their magic on this one. With over 40,000 singles scanned to date and over 1 million streams on YouTube, “Call Me Maybe” has become the new song stuck in everyone’s head. Even Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez took notice – they tweeted the following:

On Dec 30 Justin Bieber tweets “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen is possibly the catchiest song I’ve ever heard lol”
Jan 2 Selena Gomez tweets “This smile is because of Carly Rae Jepsen. We have not stopped listening to your song girl!”

http://www.hollywoodlife.com/2012/01/03/selena-gomez-justin-bieber-love-singer-carly-rae-jepsen/

“Call Me Maybe” has reached #10 at Hot AC radio and #30 at CHR.

Dec 9 2011

"Fallout" #1 Most Added

"Fallout", the most recent single from Marianas Trench (produced by Josh Ramsay and mixed by Dave Ogilvie) is the #1 most added song to Hot AC radio this week. Nice! 

Dec 6 2011

Dave Ogilvie – Men Without Hats

Dave Ogilvie is currently producing and mixing a new album with the legendary Men Without Hats at the also legendary, Mushroom Studios.

Dec 6 2011

Danny Craig Finishing Up with Fighting For Ithaca

Danny Craig is currently finishing up with one of 604 Record’s latest signings; Fighting For Ithaca. Look for their EP to be released next year. In the meantime check out their Christmas song “Partying With Santa” here (also produced by Danny Craig), which marks their first official 604 Records release.

Dec 2 2011

Dave Ogilvie & Josh Ramsay Create Another Hit

Looks like Dave Ogilvie and Josh Ramsay have done it again. Carly Rae Jepsen's debut single “Call Me Maybe” from her upcoming sophomore album Curiosity, is currently sitting at #11 on Hot AC radio! “Call Me Maybe” was produced by Josh Ramsay and mixed by Dave Ogilvie. Good job, boys.

Dec 1 2011

Josh Ramsay and Kevin James Maher with Anami Vice

Josh Ramsay and Kevin James Maher are currently working with 604 Record’s first hip hop singing, Anami Vice. We’re excited to hear what comes from each of them.

For more information on Anami: www.anamivice.com

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Kevin James Maher

Kevin James Maher

Kevin James Maher (AKA Kevvy Mental) is the frontman of the band Fake Shark-Real Zombie!, who have toured extensively across North America, Asia and the UK, as well as the guitarist in the band Jakalope, and singer in the band Run With The Heard.

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