As kids, we all liked to imagine that our favorite toys could communicate with and understand us, but they never did. Up-and-coming Canadian singer/songwriter James Struthers, however, has proved that when using your imagination, anything is possible. James spent a lot of time reminiscing about childhood when he was writing and recording his song “You, Me and Optimus Prime”, but it was during the creation of the music video that he actually got to revisit it.

Admiral Akiba is an electro-rock band from Vancouver BC, made of Dan (vo/guit), Rhino (key), Ryan T, (bass), and Alfonso (dr). Formed and masterminded by Ray Bixon who is the godfather and the supreme leader of everyone at Valentine Records. Admiral Akiba is the brain child of this international playboy, war hero, ex-mercenary and music superstar. Playing this Friday Jan 27th at British Ex-Serviceman’s Association – 1143 Kingsway
$5 cover $2 beer Doors at 8PM

Come rock out to Rustic Roots, showcase of indie pop bands, Cruel Young Heart, Young Liars, The Oh Wells and solo artist Matiation at 25 East Hastings, Dodson Rooms on February 18th. 
Doors open at 6 pm, music at 7pm for all-ages show.

Submissions for the April 2nd Nimbus Showcase Event are now OPEN! You and your band could win free studio time at Nimbus. Four artists will be selected to play our bi-annual Showcase Event at The Media Club on April 2nd. HALF of the bands from the previous three events won free studio time.Twice a year Nimbus hosts a music industry showcase in Vancouver

Here is your chance to be a big shot record producer. Or at least to feel like one. From now until February 15th Vancouver Blues/Rock outfit The Stone Pines are raising money to record their new Album.

Cruel Young Heart, hailing from Vancouver, BC was officially formed in February 2010, and has recently come out of the legendary Mushroom Studio with their self titled EP. This project is written and produced by singer James Blackmon, engineered and produced by Chris Michel and mixed by Mushrooms legendary Rob Darch who has worked with artists such as Tom Cochrane, Bif Naked, and Delerium.

There is no secret Vancouver loves Folk music. This new duo from the east side of town is the newest example. If you are into folk/Americana, you cannot miss these guys when they play. Their next show is on January 28 at the Biltmore Cabaret and next month they will be touring the interior of BC. Check out their stuff here.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR BANDS TO COMPETE IN BAND FIGHT ENDED
 
Presented by Activeminds Productions and Donnelly Group Public Houses, Band Fight will be held at Library Square Pub every Wednesday from February 22nd to March 14th. The event is presented as an authentic boxing match, with a real boxing ring setup around the stage; ring card girls will announce ‘rounds’ (aka next band.) As a tuxedo dressed comedian MC’s the evening- keeping the crowd entertained and mentioning sponsors regularly. Meanwhile the crowd can enjoy signature “Upper Cut” martinis and “Sucker Punch” …

Vancouver´s indie pop band have won the Shindig competition last December. The music explores indiepop tropes with a backlog of literary, artistic and musical references to support the soulful lyrics. The group of friends came together in early 2010 featuring The Lion in Love on guitar, vocals with Julian Bowers on drums, guitar and Oliver McTavish-Wisden on keys. Having quickly amassed a selection of songs to be recorded 8 months later produced by Jherek Bischoff (The Parenthetical Girls, Dead Science), the music is now available on a limited cassette or download.

No Island delivers a new brand of rock that blurs the lines between genres and generations. With well-crafted original songs and a unique sound complimented by keyboards and saxophone, No Island’s approach to rock is catchy, powerful, and sophisticated all at once.
The five piece Vancouver band will play January 14th at The Railway Club with CRIMINAL CATERPILLAR, NO ISLAND, IVY LEAGUE BRAWLERS & DUBAI