INTERVIEW: Michaela Slinger
You could say that Michaela Slinger’s music career started off with a moment some would refer to as being what dreams are made of.
EVENTS: Kate Yahn with Bungalow @ FOX CABARET – February 18, 2023
Vancouver singer-songwriter Kate Yahn will be taking us through the decades this weekend at the Fox Cabaret.
SOTD: Michaela Slinger – Little Pieces
Comparison is the thief of joy. Even though we know this to be true, it’s easy to find yourself stuck in cycles of comparison. Vancouver singer-songwriter Michaela Slinger explores the societal pressures we face internally and externally in her latest release.
INTERVIEW: Vance Joy
When a Vance Joy song plays on the radio, there is something both timely and timeless about the moment. It feels serendipitous, like you’re the main character and it’s on the soundtrack of your life. I was fortunate to spend some time in real life to chat with the lovely James Keogh before he played his biggest show yet in Vancouver at Rogers Arena.
EVENTS: Free Outdoor Concerts in Vancouver 2022
It’s our favourite time of the year once again. The three words we love the most: FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS. We’ll be adding to this list as events get announced. Have a free outdoor show that we should to add to the list? Send us a message on Instagram or email us at hello@asapmusicblog.ca. Maybe we’ll see you at a show? 👋
INTERVIEW: Michael Bernard Fitzgerald
When we’re living in uncertain times, one of the things that we can hold onto is hope. Michael Bernard Fitzgerald’s latest release, Love Valley, is a timely fit for these uncertain times when all we can do is go with the flow.
INTERVIEW: Juke Ross
Discovering new music in a day and age where thousands and thousands of songs are added daily onto streaming platforms can feel overwhelming. But when the right algorithm comes into play and brings you a voice like Juke Ross, everything just feels right in the world in that moment.
SOTD: The Lone Palms – Keen For The Holidays
December is here, which means it’s holiday music season. This year, add a local touch to your holiday playlist with The Lone Palms’ latest single, “Keen For The Holidays”.
Juke Ross @ BILTMORE BALLROOM – November 23, 2019
It was a Saturday night, typically rainy in the way Vancouver is known for. In a small ballroom situated above the renowned Biltmore Cabaret, Juke Ross walked onto the stage to much fanfare.
EVENTS: Juke Ross North American Tour Dates
There’s something about Juke Ross that just soothes the soul. The singer-songwriter with the dusky warm voice will be gracing stages across Canada & the US starting this week, including a stop in Vancouver at the Biltmore Cabaret on November 23rd.
SOTD: Jasper Sloan Yip – The Day Passed and the Sun Went Down
Jasper Sloan Yip recently released the first single, “The Day Passed and the Sun Went Down”, from his upcoming third full-length record Post Meridiem.
SOTD: Belle Game – Bring Me
Vancouver’s very own Belle Game is back, and they’re sounding bigger and better than ever. The band continues to build on the dark pop soundscapes that were introduced in their debut album Ritual Tradition Habit back in 2013. Their latest track “Bring Me” weaves in subsonic rhythms with a crescendo of vocals by Andrea Lo. The band’s sophomore effort, Fear Nothing, was released today through Arts & Crafts.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Hollerado @ COMMODORE BALLROOM – June 10, 2017
Ottawa’s own Hollerado went back to the basics for their third studio album, Born Yesterday. In support of their latest release, the band will be playing the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver on Saturday June 10th. Courtesy of Live Nation, enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show and join in on Hollerado’s zest for life.
SOTD: The Paper Kites – Renegade
The Paper Kites are currently touring North America with Passenger, and will be stopping in Vancouver on Saturday March 25th at the Orpheum Theatre.
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.