NEWS: BC artist opportunity at Upstream Music Fest + Summit
Music BC will be partnering with the Upstream Music Fest + Summit taking place in Seattle’s Pioneer Square from May 11th to 13th. BC artists have the opportunity to be showcased at the inaugural event by applying online by March 22nd.
PREVIEW: The Katherines – To Bring You My Heart
The Katherines will be bringing you their collective heart(s) in the form of their debut album on January 13th.
SOTD: Lovecoast – The Floor
Lovecoast will be playing a free outdoor show as part of CBC’s Musical Nooners tomorrow from 12:00 to 1:00pm.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Fitz and the Tantrums @ VOGUE THEATRE – August 24, 2016
Fitz and the Tantrums is currently headlining the “Get Right Back Tour” and will be making a stop in Vancouver on August 24th at the Vogue Theatre. Enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets!
EVENTS: Red Truck 2016 Concert Series
The Red Truck Brewery Concert Series returns to Vancouver for a second year and will be kicking off tonight. The Truck Stop Concert Series brings not only great music in an outdoor setting, but provides great company with great beer. The three shows will be on June 11th, July 9th, and August 6th.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Saint Motel @ THE IMPERIAL – May 22, 2016
There’s no doubt that Los Angeles’ Saint Motel knows what it takes to get a party started. Case in point? Their breakout single “My Type” was on rotation at every party last summer, solidifying their spot on new music playlists everywhere. There’s something about the music of Saint Motel that is as equally retro as it is futuristic, and the four-piece band excels with shimmery synths and atmospheric melodies. The band will be touching down in Vancouver on Sunday May 22nd at The Imperial with guests Phases. Courtesy of Live Nation, enter for your chance to win two tickets to see Saint Motel below.
SOTD: Alexandria Maillot – Sunday Sara
Vancouver’s swoon-y bedroom pop artist Alexandria Maillot recently released a music video for her dreamy track, “Sunday Sara”.
NEWS: MusiCounts Announces Contribution to BC Schools’ Music Programs
Earlier this week, MusiCounts made an announcement at Abbotsford Senior Secondary School alongside special guests Marianas Trench. The Canadian music education charity announced the donation of $55,000 to six BC schools as part of their Band Aid Program.
EVENTS: Lovecoast @ GUILT & CO – April 16, 2016
Lovecoast will be playing their first Vancouver show of the year at Guilt & Company this Saturday April 16th. This has been a busy year so far […]
SOTD: Seaborne – Night Waves
Seaborne is a new electronic duo from Vancouver comprising of Maryse Bernard and Solomon Krause-Imlach. The duo recently released their debut single “Night Waves” from their upcoming EP, Lustre.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Rachel Platten @ VOGUE THEATRE – March 28, 2016
Rachel Platten is currently on tour in support of her major label debut, Wildfire. She will be making a stop in Vancouver on March 28th at the Vogue Theatre.
EVENTS: The Zolas – Canadian Spring Tour 2016
Vancouver’s indie-rock darlings The Zolas have released their third full-length album, Swooner. In support of the release, the band will be kicking off a spring tour in Kingston in two weeks time.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Fast Romantics @ THE FOX CABARET – March 24, 2016
Fast Romantics will be kicking off their North American Spring tour next week, including an appearance at this year’s SXSW. The band will be making a stop in Vancouver on March 24th at The Fox Cabaret.
604 RECORDS CHRISTMAS PARTY, The Roxy – December 17, 2015
One party that we can always look forward to is the annual 604 Records Christmas party. This year’s edition was this past Thursday at The Roxy. The evening featured performances from Dani & Lizzy, Kieran Mercer, Bucko & Toad, Tonye Aganaba, and The Katherines and showcased the musical diversity of the record label.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: The Funk Hunters @ COMMODORE BALLROOM – December 23, 2015
Vancouver’s own The Funk Hunters have already sold out the first show of Funk the Halls at the Commodore Ballroom. The better news is that they’ve added a second show for December 23rd, but the best news is that you can enter to win a pair of tickets here on asapmusicblog.ca!