Bonn returned to his tiny hometown of Galiano Island, BC; he hooked up with Daniel Elmes, a 2-time Juno nominated producer, to record his songs, songs about the lives of people he’s met along the way. The result? Bonn’s debut album, Secret Lives.

“Recording Secret Lives… well, there is no word to describe that experience – no word epic enough anyway,” Bonn says with a smile. Bonn’s sound is rooted in acoustic folk mixed with symphonic pop.

The album features Geoff Hicks (Colin James’ drummer) and Kerry Galloway (KD Lang’s bass player). Smith is a storyteller beyond his years and introduces a sound both satisfying and fresh, at times up-beat and magnetic and at others resonant and soulful. Just like life.

Their style is a mix of jazz, improvisation, experimental and instrumental music that goes beyond traditional pop or rock music. They bring noise to the combo a la John Zorn and they are not alone, there are a wide variaty of bands like them in Vancouver and here through Van Music I want to bring them to your attention. Post rock, experimental music, desolation in the forest, grey skies, landscapes of solitude and yes Vacant lots, everything in this CD. If you want to get out of the ordinary and experience a true world class movement go check these guys. They have a new CD out called A Vacant Lot and it is fantastic. They will be realeasing it officially on May 27 at 917 Main street. The album is on Drip Audio records, a label that is realeasing all this advanced music for the delight of everybody

Rob Fillo prefers to infuse his music with equal parts mystery, passion, and wit.

In this climate of cynical performances and scientifically produced pop-music, Rob Fillo is a rare musical creature. The heartfelt music of this folk-rock underdog cuts through the fog of the typical boy-meets-girl song to the true complexities of love and life in the real world.
While possessing all the experience one would expect in a brash, balls-out rocker, Fillo prefers to infuse his music with equal parts mystery, passion, and wit. The raw acoustic arrangement of many of …

Since releasing Big Red Box CA$HCAT has been compared to Beastie Boys, Stereolab, Zapp + Roger and Talking Heads.

Photography by Carrie Day. Their musical style has been compared to Sabbath, Sleep and Witch etc, but their influences tell a slightly different story. A better description would be more along the lines of Tony Iommi and Neil Young getting drunk at a Hank III show in Seattle circa 1994 while Elliott shoots up in the bathroom.

One of the newest Fraser Valley bands is about to release their first EP in March, but in the meantime the band just released their single, “Vacation”, a catchy rock pop song that flirts with punk.

The single is available on their bandcamp page, and if you like the tune, there are four versions of it for your enjoyment: A studio version, a raw demo, an acoustic and a Live Action Fezz remix, (which is very trippy by the way). The band is very interesting, while it is a new project, their members are “veterans” of the Vancouver scene ( You Say Party! We Say Die!, On No! Yoko, and GSTS!). The single with all its versions just makes you curious to see what their EP will have in store for the listeners. I can’t wait.

Influenced by singer Tom Waits & songwriter Daniel Johnston, “Jack Antonio” brings a fresh and original approach to song writing. Its raw and honest, with strong moral messages and high levels of wit and intelligence. There are also strong northern references and themes in the lyrics as Jack resides in Canada’s Arctic (Yellowknife!).

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

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.

Vancouver BC’s Tim Readman is a musician, folksinger, songwriter, producer and music journalist, originally from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He is the former leader of Canadian Celtic/folk favourites Fear of Drinking and has played for years with The Arrogant Worms. He also plays guitar, sings and writes with ace Celtic fiddler Shona Le Mottee. He has produced a number of CDs for other folk acts. He writes for Canada’s folk roots magazine Penguin Eggs. He was the Artistic Director for the 2008 and 2009 CelticFest Vancouver and is still with them as performer, musical host and MC.

Mouthful of Daisy will perform at The Indie Pop Vancouver Series Vol. XII with Quit The City and Karen Fowlie. 1143 Kingsway. 5 dollar cover cjarge. 2 dollar beer. Mouthful Of Daisy is a unique blend of female fronted alternative rock. Their upcoming album “Twice Renewed” is laced with melodic guitars, catchy melodies and driving rhythms that will playback in your head for days. They are the band to discover in 2012.

Cole Petrone is an accomplished singer-songwriter who has been entertaining audiences all over the world. Combining a smooth tenor voice with an artistic finger-picking style, Cole has crafted a unique indie sound that has often been compared to that of modern James Taylor and Paul Simon. Widely acclaimed throughout the music industry, his original and catchy melodies include obvious influences from the Beatles, Neil Young, Burt Bacharach, and jazz standards from the “Tin Pan Alley” era. As a finalist in both the “John Lennon Songwriting Contest” and “Great American Songwriting Contest”, and as acknowledged on “Billboard Magazine” and radio stations throughout North America, Cole’s originals are truly heartfelt gems that resonate with authenticity. Listen to the podcast of The Morning After Show on CiTR 101.9 FM where Cole Petrone performs LIVE on studio and talks to host Oswaldo Perez Cabrera.

Michael Fraser mashes-up live Gypsy violin over House beats. His unique style is deeply influenced by his roots.

Scythia will be opening for Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani and Russian pagan metal band Arkona on December
3rd in Vancouver, at The Rickshaw Theatre as part of the “UKON WACKA North American Tour”.

Don Alder is truly gifted with an amazing talent to capture any crowd!
Don Alder plays acoustic fingerstyle guitar with a passion that has quickly earned him a reputation as Vancouver’s “best kept little secret”. Don is a world-class fingerstyle guitarist with a “wow factor” that has let to multiple endorsement deals with major manufacturers and a collaboration with Greenfield guitars to produce a signature acoustic guitar- the “Don Alder G4″ model.
Don currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His unique style of playing incorporates fingerpicking with simultaneous percussion on the …