SOTD: Lovecoast – One Night
Lovecoast will be kicking off their Western Canadian tour dates this Friday November 7th at The Waldorf. The band released their debut EP, Chasing Tides, earlier this week.
EVENTS: Mother Mother Canadian Tour Dates
Mother Mother is gearing up for the release of their fifth studio album, Very Good Bad Thing, available next week on November 4th via Universal Music Canada. The Vancouver alt-rock band will be heading on a national tour shortly after the release. The final date of the tour will be a hometown show on December 13th in Vancouver at the Orpheum Theatre.
EVENTS: Stubhub’s Next Stage Concert Series – Matthew Good @ RIO THEATRE – November 27, 2014
StubHub launched their Next Stage Concert Series in the United States earlier this year. Canadian music fans can now look forward to the debut of Next Stage at the end of November with shows in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Scars on 45 @ The Media Club – November 3, 2014
Hailing from Leeds, Scars on 45 have been crafting their brand of atmospheric indie-rock over the last few years. Enter to win a pair of tickets to the show on November 3rd at The Media Club.
DAVID VERTESI, Anza Club – October 22, 2014 with Windmills & Rosie June
Nothing brings people together on a rainy evening better than a concert at a cozy venue. This past Wednesday, supporters of local music were brought together by a performance of David Vertesi (of Hey Ocean!) who was supported by Windmills and Rosie June at the Anza Club. The show was the last in a series of Western Canadian tour dates in support of Vertesi’s upcoming sophomore record.
PAIGE MORGAN, FanClub – October 17, 2014
This past weekend, Paige Morgan was beaming at the release party for her debut album at Vancouver’s FanClub. As the title of Morgan’s album is Golden, the dress code of the evening was aptly themed with everything gold. Shimmery treats and shiny decorations detailed the venue, which was filled with friends, family, and fans.
EVENTS: Paige Morgan Golden Album Release Party @ FANCLUB – October 17, 2014
Paige Morgan is ready to shine as Vancouver’s own golden girl. Her debut album Golden was released today and feature her previously released singles “Paralyzed” and “Never Change”. To celebrate the release of her record, an all-gold release party will be held at Fanclub on October 17th.
EVENTS: Project Limelight Fundraiser with Good For Grapes @ KOREAN COMMUNITY CENTRE – September 6, 2014
Vancouver’s own Good For Grapes are returning to their roots in the most generous of ways – a fundraiser for Project Limelight on September 6th.
EVENTS: 2014 Free Outdoor Concerts in Vancouver
Our annual guide to all of the free outdoor shows in Vancouver this summer. This post will be updated throughout the course of the season, so stay tuned for the latest and greatest.
CONTEST: Be Lady Starlight’s Guest at the Official artPOP After-Party!
Want to be Lady Starlight’s guest at the official ArtPOP After Party in Vancouver? One lucky fan (and guest) will be Lady Starlight’s guest(s) for the official ArtPOP after-party following the show on Friday May 30th in Vancouver, BC.
SOTD: Brody Dalle – Meet The Foetus / Oh The Joy
You may be familiar with Brody Dalle through her former bands The Distillers and Spinnerette, but the Australian-born singer-songwriter and guitarist has been making waves with her recently released solo album Diploid Love. The first single from the album, “Meet The Foetus / Oh The Joy”, was inspired by Dalle’s children and features Shirley Manson of Garbage. Dalle will be playing a sold-out show tonight at Venue in Vancouver.
EVENTS: Khatsahlano Block Party @ West 4th Ave – July 12, 2014
The Khatsahlano Block Party is back and better than ever this summer. On Saturday July 12th from 11:00am to 9:00pm, West 4th Avenue from Burrard to MacDonald will be dominated by the biggest music and arts festival in Vancouver. More importantly, the festival is a celebration of community. And it’s all free of charge!
INTERVIEW: The 1975
I had the opportunity to chat with lead singer Matthew Healy before The 1975 played to a sold-out crowd at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. He provided insight on genres, touring globally, and the inspiration behind the video for their new single, “Robbers”.
EVENTS: Real Ponchos | Canadian Tour Dates
Real Ponchos will be independently releasing their debut full-length album, Since I Let You Go, on May 6th. The Vancouver alt-country band will be kicking off a cross-Canada tour next month starting with their album release party in Vancouver on May 2nd at the Anza Club, where the band’s set list will include the entirety of the new album.
INTERVIEW & PLAYLIST THURSDAY: Boy and Bear
I recently had the opportunity to ask Boy & Bear’s bassist Dave Symes a few questions through e-mail. The band is currently touring the USA and Canada and quickly selling out venues. Among the sold-out shows includes their upcoming show in Vancouver at the Commodore Ballroom this Sunday April 6th.