Celebrating 10 years since the release of House Of Ill Fame, The Trews will start the festivities surrounding their fifth studio album on March 27 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the JUNO Awards Kickoff.
In September 2013, Vancouver band SAID THE WHALE released their new CD HAWAII. If you’re into Indie rock at its finest, then you need to check out this band. This CD will fit nicely into your music collection between The Zolas, Mother Mother and Hey Ocean!.
Toronto band The Balconies turn up the volume with their new CD “Fast Motion”. This band formed in Ottawa when Jacquie Nevile met Liam Jaeger while they both were studying classical music. Pulling in Jacquie’s younger bro’ Stephen, The Balconies were born. In 2013, they toured most of the year all over the world……and 2014 looks to be a breakout for the band. Included is a video of the song “The Slo”.
LP AVAILABLE RECORD STORE DAY – CD / DIGITAL OUT APRIL 29th
CHECK OUT THE FIRST SINGLE, “FRIDAY NIGHT GUARD” HERE!
Singer and songwriter, gentleman and liar, gadfly and fall guy, indispensable, Michael Feuerstack is a man who lives and makes music in Montreal. Long one of the Canadian scene’s most revered songwriters, Feuerstack has turned his craft inside-out for his first collaborative release: Singer Songer, due out on Forward Music and Headless Owl on April 19th (Record Store Day). The album gathers nine of Feuerstack’s friends and admirers – including members of the Weakerthans, Constantines, and Little Scream - …
Spirit of the West Inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and John Mann awarded Access to Music Foundation’s Beautiful Heart Award
The BC Entertainment Hall of Fame is pleased to bestow renowned Canadian band Spirit of the West with a bronze star, destined for Vancouver’s Starwalk on Theatre Row, and inducting the band into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame. The star will be presented at the annual Spirit of the West show at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver on March 15th. Spirit of the West members are John Mann, Geoffrey …
Dope Soda CD release party April 4th at ANZA 3 W. 8th with Special guests The Bone Daddies and The Elixxxirs.
The most entertaining ska band in Vancouver Island is back to the city release their brand new and first full length CD “Carbonation” and they want to share it with their Vancouver fans with an amazing ska show along two of the best ska bands in the city, The Bone Daddies and The Elixxxirs.
Vancouver- Some many music venues have closed over the years in Vancouver leaving our growing number of musicians with fewer places to perform. VanMusic and Charqui Grill are happy to announce that we have LIVE music suited for all ages at the restaurant located in 1955 Cornwall.
It is THE ELIXXXIRS’ sworn duty to get you moving faster than a prune juice smoothie. Since their start in 2005, the band has developed far beyond its original ska/reggae format, serving up an original and infectious mix of pop, rock, and punk. The Elixxxirs are a fixture on Vancouver’s live scene and they regularly tour Western Canada, building a reputation as capable hosts for the kind of night that shouldn’t be followed by any concrete plans.
THE REKKENING put out a 4-song EP that blows out your ear drums when listened to at loud volumes! This band is amazing and they have put together an EP that is loud, in your face and rocking out music that any heavy metal fan will love. Give them a listen and see what you think.
Fake Shark Real Zombie Announce “Don’t Forget” – Out January 28th
While still touring and supporting their 2013 release, Liar, Fake Shark, Real Zombie are announcing the re-release and re-mastering of their two earlier albums Zebra Zebra and Meeting People is Terrible as one ideal package titled Don’t Forget. Included in the package, being released by Light Organ Records, is a collection of b-sides that were never released from both records, as well as demos from the full band and Garageband songs from frontman Kevvy Mental.
Mike Shantz, who did the artwork for Liar, has also done artwork for …
Vancouver, BC’s Fantasy Prom was created on the premise of musical freedom and expression.
The members spent many years playing in “genre specific” bands that were limited and bound to song structures all bands within punk, garage or noise rock typically follow.
Bored with this mindset, founding member and main songwriter Richie Fudalewski began writing and recording music. 28 songs later he recruited like-minded musicians such as Amelia Fudalewski on vocals (Yung Mums), Denyss McKnight (The Black Halos) and Ross LaLonde (Crystal Swells) to complete the band.
The band’s sound blends ethereal-dreamy melodic vocals over …
Hello Music Lovers!
Brrrr! I’m greeting you from a bitterly cold -30 Alberta, I hope it is warmer where you are! Yes, I’ve temporarily left BC to stay with my family this holiday season, but will be returning most likely in the new year. Despite the frigid temperatures, hearts are warm and homes are aglow with Christmas lights. To celebrate the season, I’ve written a Christmas song for the first time ever, which I recorded and mixed at home (for the first time ever). It’s a baby step towards more projects …
Hey guys, I found this on a punk webzine. It seems it was written by Jan Quixote from the band the Shell Corporation in California. I think it has good advice for musicians. As a promoter I hardly ever encounter any problems with bands, Vancouver musicians are very educated and responsible, even when they are trashed. Pet peeve number one is the last minute cancellation. It sucks more than dog poo. Feel free to comment your opinions below.
