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.
INTERVIEW: The Fratellis
Last week, before The Fratellis’ first Vancouver show at Venue, I had the opportunity to chat with Jon Fratelli about their latest record, regrouping as a band, and his musical influences.
#musicmonday Artist Feature – Jordan Klassen
If there were a recipe for Jordan Klassen’s music, it would include a touch of wonder and a whole lot of sincerity. Next week, Klassen will be heading down to Austin, Texas for this year’s SXSW. As part of Music BC/BeatRoute Magazine/Winniecooper.net’s showcase, Klassen will be playing at The Velveeta Room (521 E 6th St.) on Saturday March 15th.
CONTEST: Little Mix
Valentine’s Day may have been last week, but we want to keep the love going with some help from Little Mix . If you haven’t yet, check out our interview with the girls and their lovely playlist. Want to win a card signed by Leigh-Anne, Jade, Perrie, & Jesy? Keep reading to find out how.
INTERVIEW: Little Mix
The four lovely ladies of Little Mix are set to conquer the world. We had the opportunity to chat with Little Mix ahead of the first show of the Neon Lights Tour with Demi Lovato and Fifth Harmony in Vancouver. We talked about their new album, meeting their Canadian fans, touring necessities, and even got a playlist of their favourite love songs.
EVENTS: Howie Day with guests Tyler Hilton & Anna Rose @ THE RAILWAY CLUB, December 15, 2013
Howie Day is returning to Vancouver on the last date of his West Coast tour with guests Tyler Hilton and Anna Rose. They will be playing at The Railway Club this Sunday December 15th.
INTERVIEW: Phildel
The life of Phildel has been anything but ordinary, and she uses the power of her personal experiences to create extraordinary music. As a child, Phildel found herself entrapped in a religious household void of power and deprived of music. Wordsworth put it best: “We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind.” She left home at the age of seventeen to rebuild her personal identity and to develop the musical visions that had been manifesting in her imagination. The result of those visions can be heard in her debut album, The Disappearance of The Girl, the title alluding to her past. Following a stellar performance in Vancouver last week at CBC Studio 700, I had the opportunity to talk to Phildel about the effect that music has had on her, the most rewarding process in making her debut, and the message of her music.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: The Deer Tracks & WMNSTUDIES @ BILTMORE CABARET, November 18, 2013
Swedish electronic duo The Deer Tracks will be playing at the Biltmore Cabaret with local production duo WMNSTUDIES on Monday November 18th. We have a […]
EVENTS: Onelight Album Release Party @ THE MEDIA CLUB, November 23, 2013
The rain in Vancouver often provides basis for creativity, and this is no different for electronic duo Onelight. Consisting of singer Amy Usher and drummer/producer […]
INTERVIEW: The Paper Kites
If there were one word to use to describe The Paper Kites, it would be humble. The five-piece band from Melbourne, Australia began as a […]
EVENTS: Phildel @ CBC STUDIO 700, November 18, 2013
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is bringing back one of the highlights from this year’s festival – Phildel will be returning to Vancouver to perform […]