TICKET GIVEAWAY: RAC @ Commodore Ballroom – November 26, 2015
RAC started off as the Remix Artist Collective, spearheaded by André Allen Anjos. and quickly garnered interest from artists and fans alike for their remixes […]
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Jocelyn Alice @ THE MEDIA CLUB – November 12, 2015
There is a dynamic to Jocelyn Alice‘s voice that proves there can be a meeting point between powerful and delicate. The singer-songwriter from Calgary has […]
INTERVIEW: Erik Hassle
Erik Hassle has found the groove in his sound. The soul-pop singer has been making musical waves since the release of his first single, “Hurtful”, in Sweden back in 2008. Hassle’s music has gone through a natural evolution through the years, while maintaining the soulfulness and lyrically wearing his heart on his sleeve. I had the opportunity to chat with Erik last week, just before he hit the stage at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, and before he found out he was on top of Taylor Swift’s playlist.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Tyler Ward @ THE MEDIA CLUB – October 20, 2015
You may recognize Tyler Ward from one of his YouTube videos. Ward has used major social media platforms including YouTube and Facebook to share his music and grow a worldwide fan base. Ward is bringing his Yellow Boxes tour to Vancouver on October 20th at The Media Club.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: New Politics & Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness @ VOGUE THEATRE – October 14, 2015
Presented by Journeys, New Politics and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness will be co-headlining the Wilderness Politics Tour, which kicks off in Portland on October 12th. The tour will be stopping over in Vancouver on October 14th at the Vogue Theatre.
EVENTS: Derrival w/ Morning Show & Jasper Sloan Yip @ VENUE – September 25, 2015
Derrival will be wrapping up their Western Canadian tour dates with a hometown show this Friday September 25th at VENUE with guests Jasper Sloan Yip & Morning Show.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Mikky Ekko @ VENUE – October 6, 2015
There is a soulfulness to Ekko’s voice that translates extremely well in his live performance. Courtesy of Live Nation, you can win a pair of tickets to see Mikky Ekko live with special guest Transviolet at VENUE on October 6th.
EVENTS: Hearing Trees @ SEVEN DINING LOUNGE – September 17, 2015
Winnipeg’s Hearing Trees recently released their sophomore EP Dear Sahara on August 28th. The band is currently on the road in support of the release and will be playing at the Seven Dining Lounge in Vancouver this Friday September 17th.
EVENTS: Gold & Shadow @ RAILWAY CLUB – Septmber 13, 2015
Nanaimo’s Gold & Shadow are currently on tour in support of the release of their debut full-length album, Torch. The band will be touching down in Vancouver this Sunday September 13th at The Railway Club.
EVENTS: David Newberry @ HINDERBURG – September 13, 2015
David Newberry will be independently releasing his 3rd full-length album, Replacement Things, on September 11th. Newberry will be touring Western Canada in support of the release, including a stop in Vancouver on September 13th at Hindenburg with The Wild Romantics & The Nautical Miles.
EVENTS: Gold & Shadow Western Canadian Tour Dates
Gold & Shadow are gearing up for the release of their debut full-length album Torch on September 4th. In support of the release, the band will be embarking on a Western Canadian tour with a stop in Vancouver at The Railway Club on September 13th.
SOTD: BESTiE – Bubble Bath
BESTiE has released the perfect late summer jam with their latest single, “Bubble Bath”. The track is as bubbly and fun as you can imagine, complete with appropriate sound effects. Produced by Shawn Cole (Said The Whale, Bend Sinister), “Bubble Bath” features BESTiE’s signature tropical-pop feel. The band will be playing a hometown show at The Astoria this Saturday August 29th.
RED TRUCK PARKING LOT SERIES – August 15, 2015
The Red Truck Beer Company opened their Vancouver brewery earlier this year, followed by the on-site restaurant. In conjunction with the opening of the The Truck Stop Diner, Red Truck, CFOX, and 93.7 JRFM previously announced the Red Truck Parking Lot Series. Saturday’s line-up consisted of The Gaff, Pigeon Park, Good for Grapes, The Dudes, and Head of the Herd.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Empire of the Sun @ Orpheum Theatre – September 16, 2015
There is a visual aspect to Empire of the Sun that stands out, particularly in their music videos. The electro-glam-pop duo from Australia consists of Luke Steel and Nick Littlemoor, who began collaborating together for their respective groups before creating their own project. The visual aspect of Empire of the Sun is as bright, bold, and beautiful as their music with headpieces, bright lights, and a majestic wardrobe.
SOTD: Speed Control – This Time
Speed Control have kept their status of hardest working band from the Yukon alive this summer, as they have been busy touring and running their RAWK camps as they travel across Canada. Speed Control will be finishing their tour in Vancouver, playing two shows at The Railway Club on August 29th and 30th.