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.
SOTD: Cat Thomson – Puzzle (Live)
Earlier this week, Cat Thomson released her debut EP Puzzle through 604 Records. The six-track album was produced by Kevvy of Fake Shark-Real Zombie and showcases Thomson’s rich vocals and dynamic arrangements.
SOTD: Colin Cowan & the Elastic Stars – Whispers to Rockefeller
If there was an art to capturing the various stages of heartbreak, the video for Colin Cowan & the Elastic Stars’ video for “Whispers to Rockefeller” has perfected it.
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.
SOTD: Madi Diaz – Tomorrow (Live)
You may have heard a song by Madi Diaz without realizing. The now Los Angeles based singer-songwriter has had a few of her songs featured on some of your favourite TV shows. Diaz recently released her fourth full-length studio album, Phantom, via Nettwerk Records. Diaz is currently on tour supporting Dale Earnhardt Jr. with a stop in Vancouver tomorrow night at the Biltmore Cabaret.
EVENTS: Lovecoast Western Canadian Tour Dates
Lovecoast will be releasing their debut EP, Chasing Tides, on November 4th. In support of the release, the indie pop band will be touring Western Canada, which kicks off in Vancouver with an album release show at The Waldorf on November 7th.
EVENTS: WiL @ FANCLUB – October 16, 2014
WiL will be headlining the FanClub stage this Thursday October 16th in support of his fifth studio album,
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: 13th Annual Music Therapy Ride – September 13, 2014
The 13th annual Music Therapy Ride is ready to roll on Saturday September 13, 2014.
Q&ASAP: Olivver
It’s all in the details. That is certainly the case with Bryan Sammis, better known these days as Olivver. From being on the back burner to bringing his ideas to actuality, the project had been a work in progress for Sammis.
ARTIST FEATURE: The Ruffled Feathers
The Ruffled Feathers have had a busy year so far. It started with a show at the Biltmore Cabaret at the beginning of January and the band has continued to build on their successes through their six-year history.
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: Tokyo Police Club 2014 Canadian Tour Dates
Tokyo Police Club played the Squamish Valley Music Festival this past weekend and are currently amidst a series of US tour dates. The band will return to home soil in October for the Halifax Pop Explosion and will be headlining their own Canadian tour beginning November 7th in Winnipeg. Said The Whale will be supporting all the tour dates while The Pack A.D. will be playing select dates.
EVENTS: JPNSGRLS Western USA Tour Dates
JPNSGRLS are getting ready to introduce themselves to America with some live shows on the West Coast. The band will touch down this Saturday in Bend, Oregon and will wrap up their tour on August 29th with a hometown show in Vancouver at The Cellar.