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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.