54•40 Unveils Deluxe Remastered and Reimagined Vinyl Bundle of Their Iconic "Green Album"

Thu Feb 01, 2024

In a nostalgic nod to the past, Canadian rock band 54•40 proudly announces the impending release of the remastered "Green Album" - Deluxe Vinyl Bundle, available for pre-order now here. Originally released in 1986, the self-titled second album, affectionately known as the "Green Album," marked a pivotal moment in the band's history.

Carefully curated to immerse fans in the nostalgia of the 'Green' days, the Deluxe Vinyl Bundle is a treasure trove of 54•40 memorabilia. The bundle includes not only the re-mastered vinyl but also alternate versions and previously unreleased songs. Fans will also delight in discovering exclusive photos, posters, stickers, and other fun memorabilia from the band's early years.

The Deluxe Vinyl Bundle features:

54•40 Release New Single ‘West Coast Band’ From Forthcoming Album

Fri Aug 04, 2023

54-40 has been telling Canada where they came from and where they’re going for the last 40 years. Now, it’s time for lead vocalist and guitarist Neil Osborne, bassist Brad Merritt, guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist Dave Genn, and drummer Matt Johnson (with the help of keyboardist David “Oz” Osborne) to reveal their band culture in a collection of songs called ‘West Coast Band.’ Through self-referential and often very literal stories, the songs explore bizarre shenanigans, odd dynamics, and personalities of its members. 

West Coast Band.’ Is the first single offering from the forthcoming album of the same name, out October 6, 2023. The track is an autobiographical origin story of 54•40. The sound and production pay homage to the local Vancouver music scene that inspired Neil and Brad to form 54•40 and commit to a creative life. Check it out on YouTube here:

BTW- Niz Wiz, Andrea Ramolo, Alice Coltrane, Kampala Social Club, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Jackson Browne, Lorde

Fri Jul 30 2021
Niz Wiz  Photo Credit Kandle

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54-40's Neil Osborne’s Conceptual Solo Project NIZ WIZ Reveals Exclusive Single Release

Fri Jul 30, 2021

For the first time since its exclusive limited-run vinyl release, 54•40 alum Neil Osborne’s creative persona Niz Wiz’s single “God Do Me A Solid” is available for streaming.

As Side A’s track three from the nom de plume project’s self-titled double album, Niz Wiz: Limited Edition Double Album, “God Do Me A Solid” echoes the release’s expression of feelings and fears around prescient themes: America, money, God, A-I, “and a little bit of Canada,” Osborne shares.

Check out the YouTube of “God Do Me A Solid” here:

“Many people have asked me in the past if I would ever consider a ‘solo’ record, but I never felt the need to…” he reveals. “54•40 is the perfect vehicle for me as ‘Neil’ in our themes of fun, unity, thoughtfulness and reflection couched in a three chord rock combo.

54-40’s NEIL OSBOURNE + Daughter KANDLE Have The Folk/Blues As THE FAMILY CURSE

Fri Sep 18, 2020

Driven by bluesman Niz and Baby Kiz — aka 54-40’s Neil Osborne and his daughter, singer/songwriter Kandle — modern day blues duo A Family Curse are out with their new self-titled album.

Check out the entertaining video of “LA Blues”on YouTube here:

Decidedly different from their respective artistic pursuits, Niz and Kiz’ approach to A Family Curse seizes firm hold of whatever emotional range, found sounds, or random instruments are within reach.

54-40 Release New Video for “Sublime Like Me” from Keep On Walking Album

Fri Aug 30, 2019

54-40 have released a new video “Sublime Like Me” from their album, “Keep on Walking”.

Watch Lyric Video of “Sublime Like Me”
https://youtu.be/5zrGHZijnE4

From the band: “Sublime Like Me" is a love letter to the British Dark Wave bands of the 80s that we love.  The original demo of the song was fully-formed and identical in arrangement to the finished master, but Gavin Brown's production craftily modernized the track, while still nodding to its influences.”