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.

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´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

Following the footsteps of Vancouver bands like The Stolen Organ Family Band, Two Apple Tobacco and Redrick Sultan comes Quit The City to play the Indie Pop Vancouver Series presented by CiTR radio and VanMusic on January 6th. Also on the bill Karen Fowlie and Mouthful of Daisy. The band was formed in Calgary two years ago by two musicians eager to play music. It seems that a lot of Calgarians are coming to town to become part of the musical movement that is happening right here in our city. This exodus of musicians is benefiting our community by bringing new sounds and new energy, Quit The City is an example of that. Don’t miss the electrifying experience of their reverberations of their psyche.

Ladies and Gentleman, ETNOMALIA
– ” New Polish Klezmer Music ” Is a new artistic proposal that we would like to offer you. It is a band of musicians who all share an extensive experience on the stage, who have been co-forming folk scene in Poland by participating in many music events. Our repertoire includes works inspired by multicultural Polish folk music pieces created on the soil that has been inhabited by Poles, Ukrainians, Tatars, Germans and Jews. The music, though, is interpreted in a unique and original way. Performing …

This quintet quickly developed a loyal fan base by playing over 60 shows in their first year. They originally garnered much attention through their hugely popular weekly session at the Canoe Brewpub in Victoria, B.C.. The night quickly grew in popularity and soon consistently packed the 410-person venue to capacity. Before the close of 2009, the group had also enjoyed such highlights as playing to 12,000 people at Rexall Place in Edmonton, having songs licensed and used in an internationally distributed surf film, and a trio of sold out shows at fan favourite Sugar Nightclub.

All members of the band share a vision of reigniting the scene of Canadian music through writing, performance and touring.

 
Mushy Callahan began all playing together as children over a decade ago in Western Canada during the early 1990’s. The musicians split-up to play with other hard, pop, and alternative rock bands in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Québec. After years of writing, touring and performing nation-wide, they were reunited and formed a new band, Mushy Callahan, that has now caught the attention of the Toronto music scene. Noah (lead vocals, …

The Ruffled Feathers climbed precarious cliffs and clambered over felled logs on the last sunny day of the season in a no-trespassing zone on a quest to find their spirit animals. A pair of seagulls and the crewmen of a tugboat were the only audience to a song about a castle floating over the Soviet Union

Influenced by their own music-minded families and the sounds of rock pioneers like Black Sabbath, Nirvana, The Sex Pistols and Nine Inch Nails, three high school students joined forces in 2002 and were inspired to create a raw rock ‘n’ roll sound – ripe with analog flavour, shredding guitar solos, mindful lyrics, constant energy flow, and unwavering musical honesty.

A decade later, Corey Allan Hawkins, Arlen Chudley, Rory Chudley – and newcomer Andy Laissue – are Azimyth, a band that bleeds rock ‘n’ roll and has worked alongside industry vets Steve Albini and Tom Baker, and played to sold-out Vancouver audiences. Azimyth’s self-titled debut album is the realization of its niche sound and validation of its self-directed philosophy.

Growing up we liked some bands starting with the letter M and V. Mink Valley just jumped out after 3 -4 weeks of other options. We like it. It adds to the mystique of the band – Where is this ” Mink Valley “. Who is this “Mink Valley”! Where on earth is this awesome loud music commin from – must be from that ” MINK VALLEY ” project everyone’s on about !!! I’m g’onna get me a taste of that awesome sound commin from that there ” MINK VALLEY “.

Kill Matilda is a relative rarity:  a female fronted cyberpunk group. But that’s just beginning.
Out front is Dusty Exner, daughter of a couple of biker parents from Winnipeg who was born on the same day Chernobyl melted down.  She’s married to Mykal Exner, the band’s bass player.  Guitarist Marlene Loud is a classically trained pianist who prefers Fugazi.  Pynner, the drummer, is an accomplished ventriloquist.  And they have a touring guitarist named Dave Fuckin’ Roberts.
Sort of writes itself, don’t it?
As seen on MuchLoud and MuchMusic!

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The Stone Pines are a five person band based out of Vancouver B.C. Josh Larsson (Lead Singer), Ryan Krumins (Lead Guitar), and Corey Fenton (Rhythm Guitar)

What is a Niche?

Formed in 2010 by former members of Kick the Ashes (guitar,vocals,drums), The Niche are a Vancouver based band consisting of vocalist, Gabriel Savage, guitarist, Ryley Kirkpatrick, Cory Wiebe playing bass, Kaylar Chan switching between Keys & Sax, Mario Beer on percussion and Gabriel Savage on vocals.
The Niche has recently started work on the recording of an EP which is planned to be available by the summer!
For a better idea of they are check out  their website and other social media links!

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