SOTD: HAIM – Now I’m In It
HAIM recently released their latest track, “Now I’m In It”, a vulnerable depiction of going through a depression. There is raw emotion not only felt in the track, but also brought to life in the accompanying music video.
SOTD: Kevin Garrett – Factor In
Kevin Garrett is known for his soulful and vulnerable songwriting. It’s no surprise that the thirteen songs on Garrett’s debut album Hoax (released earlier this year in March) were songs that were years in the making.
SOTD: Jasper Sloan Yip – The Day Passed and the Sun Went Down
Jasper Sloan Yip recently released the first single, “The Day Passed and the Sun Went Down”, from his upcoming third full-length record Post Meridiem.
SOTD: Belle Game – Bring Me
Vancouver’s very own Belle Game is back, and they’re sounding bigger and better than ever. The band continues to build on the dark pop soundscapes that were introduced in their debut album Ritual Tradition Habit back in 2013. Their latest track “Bring Me” weaves in subsonic rhythms with a crescendo of vocals by Andrea Lo. The band’s sophomore effort, Fear Nothing, was released today through Arts & Crafts.
SOTD: The Paper Kites – Renegade
The Paper Kites are currently touring North America with Passenger, and will be stopping in Vancouver on Saturday March 25th at the Orpheum Theatre.
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.
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.
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.
SOTD: Erik Hassle – No Words
It’s no doubt that Erik Hassle has smooth vocals, but did you know he’s also a smooth dancer… in the kitchen? His latest single, “No Words”, is an electro-pop track with a touch of funk. Hassle himself demonstrates the up-tempo nature of the song in the music video, showing off his best MJ-inspired moves. The song was inspired by a case of unrequited love, and the conflicting feelings of hope and despair.
SOTD: Revenge of the Trees – Into The Night Part 1
Edmonton’s Revenge of the Trees is currently touring Western Canada in support of their new EP Into The Night, which will be released on April 14th. The band will be playing two shows in Vancouver – at Falconetti’s on April 5th & at The Railway Club on April 6th.
SOTD: Twin River – Bend To Break
Vancouver alt-pop band Twin River recently released a music video for their song “Break to Bend” from their recent release, Should The Light Go Out (via Light Organ Records). Directed by Anthem Jackson, the video features a phantom bike chase and the realization of innocence lost, with our beautiful city of Vancouver as the backdrop.
SOTD: JPNSGRLS – Red & Green
JPNSGRLS recently released a video for their song “Red & Green” – just in time for the holiday season. The song is a part of Light Organ Record’s Christmas compilation, Sleighed, which was released last year on iTunes. The band has had a busy year with the release of their debut record and a packed tour schedule.
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.
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.