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'Anywhere' on the radio

Dez Loreen
Northern News Services
Friday, February 9, 2007

INUVIK - A song that Leanne Goose and Laurie MacNabb wrote last year has found its way onto radio waves across Canada.

"'Anywhere' was recorded in May 2006," said Goose.

"Laurie MacNabb wrote this song for me after a conversation we had. For me, the song is about feeling isolated, stressed and wanting to get out and live life."
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Leanne Goose and Laurie MacNabb are online and on the radio with their new single "Anywhere." The track debuted on an online radio site and has been climbing the charts because of votes cast by listeners. Goose is currently in Yellowknife and will play a few shows in Tulita next week. - Dez Loreen/NNSL photo

The song was first heard in Inuvik, then was submitted to southern radio stations.

"Anywhere" was released in August 2006 to Aboriginal Radio Network stations CKLB FM in the NWT, CHON FM in the Yukon, and NCI FM in Manitoba.

"I chose to focus on Aboriginal Radio Networks first, since they have a large broadcasting area and work hard to promote aboriginal artists," said Goose.

Goose said the song is relevant to her life and the feelings that many people share.

"The feedback I've received from others about the song is similar and that's what I love about it," she said.

"The message is universal and to each person the sentiment is unique to their lives."

Goose said the demand for a sampling of her new album was requested by friends in town at first.

"I have received a lot of support and people continue to ask 'When is your CD coming out, can we hear some of your songs?'" said Goose.

The track was unleashed upon unsuspecting listeners in Inuvik to test their reaction.

"I chose to release this track to give a taste of what is to come," said Goose.

"We also have tracks being played on independent radio stations in the U.S. and Canada."

Goose said she is grateful for being on the charts and she couldn't have done it without the support from tune-playing disc jockeys.

"When I heard that I had entered the charts, I was taken by surprise," said Goose.

The remote location of Inuvik has been a factor holding her back from a mainstream audience across Canada.

"It is the fact that our location in the world is remote," she said. "If it wasn't for the Internet, I often wonder how we would ever get our music out to the people. I have to give so much credit to CKLB, CHON and NCI for standing behind aboriginal artists."