so… holy moly! last week was exciting. Stairwells debuted on the Billboard 200 without the help of a label or publicist!! it is 100% thanks to all of you for supporting me and my music and helping to get the word out– huge thanks to the kg street team, all the kinerds, youtubers, kg gift chain participants, anyone that’s passed my music on to a friend or bought my album! thank you times infinity!

for those that don’t have a copy yet, you can order a physical copy here:
http://store.kinagrannis.com/

and you can download from the following online stores:

iTunes

Amazon

eMusic

hoping to do some touring soon! the more demand in a given city, the better chance i’ll get there, so spread the word in your area :)

also– gigantic shout out and thank you to all the kinerds behind KinaCon 2010. it was a huge success and it was such an honor to meet all of you! you all are amazing people and i cannot thank you enough for everything you’ve done and continue to do for me. so awesome.

:)
kina

oovret: Week 75

How much sushi did you eat?
no judging! *ahem*
1 piece of albacore toro
1 piece of albacore
1 piece of snapper
1 spicy scallop
1 normal scallop
2 pieces of salmon
2 pieces of hamachi
1 piece of hirame
1 piece of unagi
1 spicy hamachi handroll
2 spicy tuna handrolls
1 piece of amaebi
and i would’ve had an order of uni but they were out *tear*
Has there been an increase in web traffic since your article in the OC Register?
a little bit!
What are you going to do now that your album is finally out?
spread it as far and wide as possible. and tour :) (eventually…)
Do you enjoy listening to “Vampire Weekend”?
i really do :)
Are you planning on selling “kg” boxers?
apparently people want them! should i do it?

what the? is it actually today?? i cannot believe that after SO long of talking about this album… it’s out! ahhh!

i’ve said it a million times before, but i could not be here if not for you. this album would not exist if not for you. so thank you from the very bottom of my heart for being such a huge part of this! today is your day just as much as it is mine or stairwells’. so give yourself a pat on the back and a big hug from me.

iTunes!
you can now download Stairwells from iTunes! feel free to rate and comment :)

physicals!
for now, physical copies are available only from my website and live shows. you can order your copy here, and with your confirmation email you’ll receive a free bonus track, “Make Me.”

free streaming of Stairwells!
during the first week of the release (until March 1st), Stairwells will be streaming for free from kinagrannis.com! check it out and see what you think, and invite anyone who might be interested to come listen as well :) who doesn’t like free music?

the story behind stairwells
if you want to gain a little insight on the title… check out this article from the Daily Trojan (campus newspaper from my alma mater, USC)

“Valentine” free single and music video

for those that missed it, you can download my single “Valentine” for free from my website, and be sure to check out the official music video here.

Online Release Party
what: celebration!
where: ustream.tv/kinagrannis
when: tonight, february 23rd @ 8PM Pacific Standard Time

come celebrate the release with me! i will likely:

- play some songs
- talk a bit about making the album
- take questions
- thank you all profusely

Real-life Release Party

there will be about 150 spots open to the public, so come early if you want to join the festivities! there will be mingling, hors d’oeuvres, treats, and music, of course.

where: The Dakota Lounge, 1026 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
when: Saturday, February 27th, 7-9PM, doors open at 6:30PM
info: $15 at the door, 18+

“Valentine” on the radio!
a limited number of radio stations now have “valentine” in their libraries– check out the list and request “valentine” at your local station!
http://www.kinagrannis.com/streetteam/radio/

wow.

today is lovely. thank you for that.

kina

oovret: Week 74

What is the highest stairwell you have climbed?
i’m not sure, but i’d really like to climb up/sing in a stairwell in a tower in a castle! wouldn’t that be cool?
Do you have a favorite stairwell?
i’m fairly attached to the ones i dwelled in during my early years at USC.
Have you ever used a StairMaster?
maybe twice. way to hard to tweet on one of those. (ellipticals all the way!)
What is the best song to listen to in a stairwell?
i’m not sure what the best one to LISTEN to is… but the best songs to SING in a stairwell… well shoot. any song ever. it’s just the best feeling.
Do you stare well?
haha. why yes, i do. actually no, it’d probably make me feel pretty awkward to stare too well.

i am currently excited beyond belief. i can’t believe that after years of planning for this… it’s actually happening. well, almost.

album update

Stairwells is now available for pre-order here.

all pre-orders will be signed by me, and upon placing your order you will receive a free download of my bonus track “Make Me.”

after two years in the making, i am incredibly happy to announce the upcoming release of my first full-length album, Stairwells, on February 23rd, 2010. Stairwells will be available in physical form through my website, and digitally through iTunes (US and internationally), Amazon, and several other digital vendors.

free single!
i am giving away my single “Valentine” for free on my website as well! go download your copy now and spread it far and wide :) just in time for a little Valentine’s day gift, too!
download Valentine here.

“Valentine” Official Music Video

it’s now been 3 super bowls since my last proper music video! i shot this one last week with a very talented director named Ross Ching. it’s amazing what can be done with 760 empty dvd cases and a LOT of patience.

check out Ross’ stuff here:
http://www.rossching.com

Stairwells Release Party!

for those in the LA area, the cd release party will be held on Saturday, February 27th from 7-9pm at the Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica. there are limited spots available to the public so arrive early if you want to be a part of the celebration, we’ll be taking people first come first serve after my RSVPed guests have checked in! there will be mingling, hors d’oeuvres, treats, and music, of course. it’s 18+ and $15 at the door.

<3

much much love to all of you for supporting my music, if even in the teeniest of ways. you all made this possible and i am endlessly grateful for that.

kina

oovret: Week 73

Have you sung “Singin’ in the Rain”, in the rain?
just that line, yes :)
Are you working on another Valentine’s Day song?
not this year. was a little busy working on the same one :)
Since your Superbowl appearance, have you been offered to appear in any other advertisements?
only silly things
Did you enjoy any of this year’s Superbowl commercials?
i spent all yesterday in front of my computer! i’ll definitely watch the ads sometime this week.
Do you feel obligated to eat Doritos during every Superbowl?
how about any time i walk by them in a store?? ;)

this is a video i shot with my lovely sisters misa (left) and emi (…behind?) this summer when we stayed in lake tahoe for a week. always so fun to sing with them :) and i love this song by k’s choice.

i had another video in the works for today but it’s not quite ready. it’ll definitely be up sometime soon. it’s an exciting one!

album update
after MUCH back and forth with the manufacturer, i think we are finally going to press!! for a moment there i was worried they weren’t going to be printed in time. but it’s all good to go now :)

i’m kicking into gear now as there is LESS than a month before Stairwells is released! i need to do what i can to get the word out far and wide. possibly some exciting things coming up…

well, i don’t want to give away too much for now. i’ll be posting again soon. i think i might start posting more vlog-like videos so i can really keep you all in the loop!

all for now!
<3
kina

oovret: Week 72

What do you feel was your greatest accomplishment of 2009, not related to music or your career?
oh boy, we’re getting deep here. there are a lot of things… i can’t say there was one greatest accomplishment though.
Were you able to keep your resolutions from the past year?
i think i made a resolution to play guitar everyday… *fail* :(
Do you know any New Year songs?
i don’t think so!
Did you enjoy watching The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien?
yes, the last one made me cry!
Do you ever think about what the world would be like if you didn’t exist?
i haven’t… how about what i’d be like without the world!?

hello everyone!

it’s been awhile! i hope you all had magical holiday time and an awesome start to 2010. it’s going to be a good year, i can feel it :)

album update:
things have been busy over here, planning logistics for the release, the single… the single’s MUSIC VIDEO! you know, fun things like that ;) tomorrow i should be approving the final proof of the album art and hopefully by wednesday we’ll be sending it off to the manufacturer! woo! things are getting done… slowly but surely.

the troubadour… online!
now EVERYONE can watch the show! we’ll be streaming live it on ustream.tv/kinagrannis so come hang out. tune in around 9PM to be safe, but realistically it could start closer to 9:30. it’ll be nice to know that you’re all there with me… kind of. we will also be recording the show in case you happen to be busy!

limited run, signed and numbered silkscreened posters
DKNG studios (the awesome guys that did my album art and website) have made up some beautiful posters for the troubadour show. we’ll be selling them at the show and i’ll be signing afterwards at the meet and greet. i will sign all the left-overs, too, and put them on the webstore after the show!

Troubadour
January 13, 2010 (doors at 8PM)
9081 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Cost: $10 at the door
Notes: All ages! Meet and greet after the show. If ordering tickets presale fom the link below, note the “buy tickets via fax” option. It’s much more affordable! The service fee is $2/ticket instead of a billion.
For presale tickets click here

RSVP on facebook here!

new website!
and finally, welcome to the new website. what a lovely home it is :) big props to DKNG studios for being awesome and making this thing!

much much love to you all,
kina

let’s give a big hand to the folks over at DKNGStudios.com for making this thing!

welcome home everyone. let’s get comfy :)

much love,
kina

i’ve actually never had a white christmas! maybe someday…

family time in the grannis household is a warm and happy time. as you can see, it is also a strange and bizarre time. but it is a good time.

let me also point out that it’s currently 4am, and i’ve been going to bed around 1am lately, so my brain is a little crazy and doesn’t remember how to function. if whatever i’m writing sounds awkward, it’s because i’m only half awake.

album update

the album art is ALMOST finished. the website is ALMOST finished. things are about to get crazy!!

upcoming show!

Troubadour
January 13, 2010 (doors at 8PM)
9081 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Cost: $10
Notes: All ages! If ordering tickets presale fom the link below, note the “buy tickets via fax” option. It’s much more affordable! The service fee is $2/ticket instead of a billion.
For presale tickets click here
RSVP on facebook here!

happy happy holidays and here’s to a fantastic 2010 <3
kina

oovret: Week 71

Have you roasted chestnuts on an open fire?
no! but i do love me some roasted chestnuts.
What would you do with a partridge in a pear tree?
teach it tricks. cuddle. set it free.
What was the last gift you received from Santa Claus?
i believe he gifted the family DDR a few years back…
What Christmas songs do you enjoy singing?
many :)
Have your parents sold your bed?
no, but they have reverted it back to a rickety bunk bed which makes me feel either slightly claustrophobic if i’m on the bottom, or slightly like i might die in my sleep if i’m on top. they’ve also put two exercise machines in my room… pretty intense. but i’d rather them exercise and be healthy than my room feel cozy.

if you would like your cd or shirt signed, make sure to write a request in the “additional instructions” on your paypal order.

<3
kina

hello lovelies.

this week i have my first two rehearsals with my band for the troubadour. fun!! i’ll be playing with keith tutt II on the cello, reade pryor on drums, and jon titterington on keys. don’t all their names make them sound like they’re royalty or something?? i think so. anyway, they are all very talented and i am so excited to play with them all.

recently, i’ve been busy getting in everyone’s merch orders and trying to plan more for the release. now that i’ve committed to a date… i kind of need to make sure things get done. ahh! i’ve been doing some back and forths with my designer too… i should be seeing a mock up for the new website this week!

last week of merch sent by me :(
this friday (dec 11th) i will be passing on my merch packaging and shipping to a company that will do it in a much more timely manner than i. if you want to get a personalized thank you with your order or get a cd or shirt signed, get your order in by friday! if you want something signed, make a note to me in the “additional instructions” section on your paypal order, or immediately send me an email after ordering with your order # and the request! order merch here.

album update

ahhhh! a release date at last!! (i’ll update this later with the info… i don’t want to spoil it for people that want to find out in the video first!)

upcoming show!

Troubadour
January 13, 2010 (doors at 8PM)
9081 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Cost: $10
Notes: All ages! If ordering tickets presale fom the link below, note the “buy tickets via fax” option. It’s much more affordable! The service fee is $2/ticket instead of a billion.
For presale tickets click here
RSVP on facebook here!

oovret: Week 70

Who played, for your first visit to The Troubadour?
Bon Iver
What is the best “pickup line” that has been used on you?
haha… hmm, i’m not sure if “best” means “most effective” or “most entertaining”. in either case… i actually can’t remember any!
Does your computer spend more time on or off?
my computer is never off unless it’s having a problem and i restart it. that’s probably not very good for it, huh? poor computer… so overworked…
Do you enjoy listening to “Monsters of Folk”?
i shall check them out right now.
How fast does a turkey trot? Are you faster?
i’m pretty sure i trot faster than a turkey, but that’s not incredibly fast.