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Area Resident
@doughempstead.bsky.social
Ottawa broadcaster, musician, writer, record collector & reseller. Parent. ADHD, dogs, kitsch.
Another very kind review and interview about my new album Protanopia by The Sounds Won’t Stop www.thesoundswontstop.com/area-resident Area Resident
www.thesoundswontstop.com
August 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
“…more proof of Hempstead's ability to write incredible songs. A well-recorded and well-produced album that never overdoes it or becomes cluttered.”

Very kind words about the new Area Resident album PROTANOPIA by The Spill Magazine. Full review: spillmagazine.com/spill-album-...
SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: AREA RESIDENT - PROTANOPIA - The Spill Magazine
AREA RESIDENT PROTANOPIA INDEPENDENT Area Resident is the band name for Doug Hempstead, who is a solo act and does basically everything on the album. He does have a help from Jordon Zadorozny (Blinker...
spillmagazine.com
August 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
ALBUM RELEASE DAY!!
Protanopia is out, and it’s Bandcamp Friday! You know what to do!

arearesident.bandcamp.com/album/protan...
protanopia, by Area Resident
9 track album
arearesident.bandcamp.com
August 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I have a new album coming out on Friday. You can pre-save Protanopia for free on Spotify or Apple Music here — distrokid.com/hyperfollow/... Protanopia by Area Resident - DistroKid
Protanopia by Area Resident
Stream and Pre-save Protanopia - Distributed by DistroKid
distrokid.com
July 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
New Area Resident track out for #bandcampfriday — Filthy Bodies.

arearesident.bandcamp.com/track/filthy...
Filthy Bodies, by Area Resident
track by Area Resident
arearesident.bandcamp.com
March 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
If you want me to like you, start by checking out my music. arearesident.bandcamp.com
Area Resident
Area Resident is Doug Hempstead. A CBC radio journalist twice-a-day and basement recording artist by night. This is the music he makes, mostly alone.
arearesident.bandcamp.com
January 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM