Happiness held is the seed, happiness shared is the flower. Rich Aucoin is a connector.

On a mission to create a euphoric communal experience, Rich Aucoin writes music that transcends. With his first commercial release, Public Publication, Aucoin has created anthemic pop, breaking the barriers between audience and performers, inviting everyone to create this lush-yet simplistic, electro-pop music together. The focus of Public Publication is simply to contain as much of the country
as possible. Featuring more than 500 musicians and recorded locally from Victoria, BC to Saint John's, NL (and as far north as Dawson City, YK), the album was made in professional studios, bedrooms and churches. Performers range from members of some of Canada's biggest bands to fans with little to no musical training. It took over two years of traveling to schedule and record all these individuals. The amazing part is that Public Publication still feels like a simple, well-written pop album…but deep within
lies the communal inspiration that encourages Aucoin to follow through with his ambitious ideas.

This 4 song digital EP featuring tracks from Public Publication will be released August 17th. Full album release info to follow.

Stepdad is an Electronic Pop band based in Grand Rapids, MI. Originally a duo, they formed in the summer of 2009 when roommates, ultramark and Ryan McCarthy, began writing songs together in their Chicago apartment. In 2010 they released their debut EP "Ordinaire" which spawned 2 singles, Jungles and My Leather, My Fur, My Nails. They recently recorded their debut album with producer Chris Zane who is known for his work with Passion Pit, Mumford and Sons, & The Walkmen.