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SOTDJuly 28, 2015

SOTD: Derrival – Canvas

Derrival is gearing up to release a new EP, Departure & Arrival, on August 21st. Following the release, the band will hit the road for a series of Western Canadian tour dates beginning August 29th in Kelowna. The band will play a hometown show in Vancouver on September 25th at Venue.

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EventsJuly 19, 2015

EVENTS: Folk Road Show @ WISE HALL – July 25, 2015

Described by Ben Wysocki (The Fray) as “the closest you’ll get to seeing Crosby Stills Nash and Young in the comfort of your living room”, The Folk Road Show will be bringing their show to Vancouver on July 25th at Wise Hall.

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Ticket GiveawayJuly 1, 2015

TICKET GIVEAWAY: Young Rising Sons & Hunter Hunted @ THE MEDIA CLUB – July 21, 2015

The best kinds of two-for-one deals come in the form of tour headliners. Young Rising Sons and Hunter Hunted are hitting the road this summer with a stop in Vancouver at The Media Club on Tuesday July 21st.

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EventsJune 23, 2015

EVENTS: Kenny Chesney @ AMBLESIDE LIVE – June 25, 2015

This Thursday June 25th, the Ambleside Live Concert Series will be bringing Kenny Chesney’s The Big Revival Tour to West Vancouver’s most scenic outdoor venue.

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EventsMay 29, 2015

EVENTS: Leeroy Stagger Canadian Tour Dates

Leeroy Stagger independently released his tenth studio album, Dream It All Away, earlier this month. In support of the release, Stagger has embarked on a Canadian tour which sees him going from coast to coast, including a stop in Vancouver on Friday June 5th at Skinny Fat Jacks.

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Ticket GiveawayMay 25, 2015

TICKET GIVEAWAY: Owen Pallett @ BILTMORE CABARET – May 28, 2015

It’s easy to have festival envy when you check out the line-ups of festivals outside of your living area. In the case of Bestival, which is happening on June 12th and 13th at Toronto Island, there is no need for envy – the lovely folks at Fido are bringing acts from the festival to five Canadian cities in the Road to Bestival concert series. Vancouver will see Owen Pallett play at the Biltmore Cabaret this Thursday May 28th.

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Concert ReviewsMay 24, 2015

THE KATHERINES, Biltmore Cabaret – May 22, 2015

The Katherines played their debut show this past Friday at the Biltmore Cabaret. The latest addition to the 604 Records roster had built quite the buzz surrounding the show, and the evening certainly did not disappoint.

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EventsMay 21, 2015

EVENTS: 2015 Free Outdoor Concerts in Vancouver

The sun is shining, the patios are filling up, which only means one thing… the season of outdoor concerts is here! Our annual post is your guide to free outdoor shows in Vancouver this summer. We will be updating it on a weekly basis, so refresh, put your sunscreen on, and enjoy some live music! If you have any events you would like us to add, please contact e-mail us at events[at]asapmusicblog.ca.

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EventsMay 6, 2015

EVENTS: Lovecoast Western Canadian Tour Dates

Lovecoast is celebrating the release of their new music video for their song “Help Me” with some Western Canadian tour dates. The band will be kicking things off with two hometown shows in Squamish starting on Friday, and will make their way back to Vancouver on May 29th at the Electric Owl.

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EventsMay 4, 2015

EVENTS: Shubaloo Launch Party @ Studio East – May 9, 2015

There is a new platform in town that is ready to make finding your live music experiences a lot easier. Shubaloo is a music discovery platform that finds tons of local shows around you, filtering between venue or genre listings. To celebrate the launch, Shubaloo will be featuring ten local bands and ten local breweries this Saturday May 9th at Studio East. Cover is only $6 and includes two drink tickets. Doors are at 7:30pm, and this is a 19+ event.

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InterviewsApril 23, 2015

INTERVIEW: Hollow Twin

It was about three years ago when musical seeds were planted to form Hollow Twin. It was on a rainy September day when Emmalee Watts and Becky Wosk learned that they had much in common, from neighbourhoods to musical tastes. Fast forward to the present, the duo has become a band that is ready to release their second EP Keepers, with a release show at The Hindenburg on April 26th.

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ContestsApril 13, 2015

TICKET GIVEAWAY: Tove Styrke @ THE MEDIA CLUB – May 16, 2015

Vision is everything. This is something that Tove Styrke is familiar with. The pop songstress got her start on Swedish Idol, releasing her self-titled album shortly afterwards at the age of 18. The album reached platinum status and even received a Swedish Grammy nomination. Rather than riding on the success of her debut, Styrke decided to move back home with her parents in Umeå in Northern Sweden to figure out her musical identity.

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ContestsMarch 16, 2015

TICKETS GIVEAWAY: Kalin and Myles @ THE RIO THEATRE – April 21, 2015

One of the first encounters between Kalin and Myles was at a house party. It is only fitting that the duo makes now creates hip-pop music that easily fits into a party playlist. The musical union of Kalin White and Myles Parrish has been a few years in the making. Their fan base has been accumulating nicely since their early days, notably on Vine. Kalin & Myles are currently on tour across North America, with a stop in Vancouver at The Rio Theatre on April 21st. Courtesy of Union Events, you can win a pair of tickets to the Kalin and Myles show in Vancouver on April 21st.

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Ticket GiveawayMarch 8, 2015

TICKET GIVEAWAY: The Ting Tings @ VENUE – March 28, 2015

There is no doubt that The Ting Tings know how to create infectious music. Their debut album, We Started Nothing, produced the hits “That’s Not My Name” and “Shut Up and Let Me Go” that topped the charts back in 2008. The duo, consisting of Katie White and Jules De Martino, brought some of that energy into the making of their third studio album. Super Critical was recorded in Ibiza, co-produced by former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor, and inspired by the music and glamour of New York in the 70’s.

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ContestsFebruary 22, 2015

TICKET GIVEAWAY: Leisure Cruise @ The Media Club – March 1, 2015

Timing is everything. The two members of Leisure Cruise are no strangers to the music scene. In fact, their union was a result of their very connection through the local music scene in New York. The duo will be playing at The Media Club at March 1st.

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