INTERVIEW: The Katherines
The month of May has been the month of The Katherines. This is only the beginning for Kate Kurdyak, Lauren Kurdyak, and Kaitlyn Hansen-Boucher in the adventures of being The Katherines. The trio was officially announced as a band at the beginning of this month, which has been a notion long in the making.
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.
LOCAL FANS: JPNSGRLS
In a city like Vancouver, the love of good music is perhaps matched by our passion for hockey. With the playoffs on the horizon this month, we thought it only made sense to intersect music and hockey. JPNSGRLS were kind enough to take some time to catch up with us to chat not only about the Vancouver Canucks, but also what they’ve been up to. Their debut album Circulation saw its UK release earlier this week, and the band will be heading on tour in Europe later this month.
Q&ASAP: ACRONYMS
ACRONYMS will soon be headed to a Western Canadian city close to you. With a tour in progress and a debut album in tow, one of the latest additions to Saskatoon’s growing music scene is ready to rock and roll. The band will be supporting JPNSGRLS at The Media Club next Friday March 27th. ACRONYMS were kind enough to answer a few questions via e-mail.
INTERVIEW: The Faceplants
The Faceplants are gearing up for a busy year. The Vancouver power-pop rockers are celebrating the release of their new single, “Why”, with a show at The Roxy this Saturday March 14th. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to chat with lead singer and songwriter Dan Botch about the band’s new single, musical inspirations, and more.
INTERVIEW: Jennifer Hershman
Jennifer Hershman is gearing up for a busy February. The Vancouver singer-songwriter will be releasing her third album Never Ever Wanna on February 17th and will be playing an album release party that evening at the Electric Owl. Hershman’s music career has been seasoned by a variety of collaborations and inspirations, but has notably taken efforts into her own hands.
Q&ASAP: Michelle Chamuel
If Michelle Chamuel looks familiar, it is likely not a coincidence. Chamuel was the runner-up on the fourth season of NBC’s The Voice, putting her own spin on some of pop’s biggest hits. Prior to her television appearance, Chamuel was the lead singer of Ann Arbor based band, Ella Riot. She reunited with her former band mates Tyler Duncan and Theo Katzman to work on her debut studio album, Face The Fire, which was released earlier this week.
Q&ASAP: The Carlines
The Carlines released their debut EP Still The Sun Will Rise earlier this year. In support of the release, The Carlines are currently on a Western Canadian tour with a show in Vancouver this Sunday November 23rd at The Railway Club
INTERVIEW: Alex & Sierra
It was just over a year ago that Alex & Sierra charmed our television screens and ears for the first time. There was magic in the chemistry that Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton shared both on and off the stage. The duo became the first group to win The X Factor USA crown, tallying the highest number of votes from viewers every single week. The vision that Alex & Sierra shared for their music was evident from their reworking of songs that they performed on the show. Last week, we had the opportunity to chat with Alex & Sierra over the phone about making their new album and the fans.
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.