Ray Davies of The Kinks with guests The 88

For those that have wondered who was responsible for bringing distorted guitar into the world of rock n roll, look no further than the opening of “You Really Go Me” by The Kinks. Therein lies the first punk, garage rock and metal threads, weaving their way into the fabric of rock n roll. That song, and decades of music by The Kinks have provided the inspiration for not only genres but countless musicians, The Who, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, The Pixies and …

prOphecy sun is East Vancouver’s noise darling – a siren who creates ghostly improvisations, looping vocal drones and free style field recordings using breathing & throat singing, a handmade theremin and a knapsack full of customized musical objects.
Her third album Bird curious was recorded almost entirely in her living room using an iPhone, with the exception of one track, recorded while riding her bicycle.

An Evening with Lighthouse

Perryscope Concerts and The Vogue Theatre are proud to announce An Evening with Lighthouse live at The Vogue Theatre on Thursday August 9th. The night will certainly be magical as a full full ten piece band will take the stage to rock the audience through a musical legacy spanning four decades.
Lighthouse burst on the scene in 1969 with a unique blend of rock, jazz and classical influences that defied all conventions. They took Canada by storm, receiving four successive Group of the Year Junos and an Outstanding …

Even with four solid studio albums and eight albums available on itunes, including the bands live performance from The Juno, the Great Lake Swimmers are new to me. But, I like, so I thought I’d pass ‘em along.

Vancouver based band 3 O´Clock Animals consists of two Scots and one Quebecois. Their style is defined by them as Hair & Flair Pop/Rock/Glam. The band has a 3 song EP called Fromage a Trois released last March with three songs; Rx for ROCK!, Lifeguard and The Gun Show, all songs: C. Fournier, S. Fraser, R. MacGregor. Listen to it here and watch them LIVE on May 25th at the British Ex-Servicemen Association 1143 Kingsway with Admiral Akiba and Corey Hawthorne.

Papillon is currently getting ready to venture out on her third Cross-Canada tour with Kim Wempe and preparing to release her third solo project.

Inti-Illimani Celebrates 45 Years of Music, Culture, and Life in a Special Concert at the Chan Centre April 24, 2012

By Corina Pilay
Our Indie Pop Vancouver Series Vol. XXIV on Friday, March 30 claimed a brand on my musical soul as the British Ex-Servicemen’s Association housed two remarkable Vancouver bands, Devil in the Wood Shack and this is THE SHOES. It is evident that they are capable of reviving Vancouver’s musical soul. In a city where the music scene is slowing fading out, financial hardship ails our lives and the spectacle prevails over integrity, it is a comfort to know that there are still great bands hidden in the cracks for us to discover.

The new album by Vancouver band Elizabeth “Hazards Horrors and Liabilities” is a gem of electrifying indie rock.

By Nathan Shubert.
Oddly, over the years I’ve found that many music venues are setup in such a way that they actually make things more difficult for the musicians on gig night. This paradox is quite puzzling as for many of these venues, hosting live music is their primary business. Essentially, bands (and beer) are their product. Without live music, they wouldn’t have a business. That being the case, one would think these venues would do their absolute best to ensure the comfort of musicians, and create an environment where musicians feel relaxed, at ease, and creative. Unfortunately this isn’t always the case.

The following is a list of things I feel venues should keep in mind, and will help make their facilities more musician friendly, and in turn more conducive to creativity. If I’ve missed any that you have noticed in your gigging, add it to the comments bellow this post.

Emerging indie label Sizzle Teen Records is throwing benefit show to raise funds for an all-ages scene. The label’s goal is to sustain an affordable venue or location to host all-ages shows beginning this summer. The first of several fundraising events will take place on Saturday, April 21st at the Railway Club, featuring some impressive local talent: Diamond Dancer (Sizzle Teen Records artist), Tough Lovers, Young Pacific, and Chimpanzebras

Through vibrant rhythm movement and its renowned vocal harmonies, Soweto Gospel Choir’s inimitable performance style has become a worldwide phenomenon. As highly regarded as they are for their music, the Choir is equally celebrated for their work in supporting AIDS orphans and families affected by the AIDS pandemic in South Africa. The choir supports the Nkosi’s Haven/Vukani foundation, which feeds and clothes affected individuals, pays for funerals of needy families, and assists numerous young children who are orphaned by AIDS. Through touring worldwide the choir has raised international awareness of the effects of this disease, and has supported numerous charities providing relief to suffering communities.

Hullabaloo is a poetry festival that gives youth a forum to find their voice, to connect with a community of writers, and to dialogue with the public at large.

Punk rock legends go indie-folk-rock: The Lake Effect announces debut EP

Shaker will be officially released on March 24th, 2012, with a shaker of its own at Vancouver’s venerable Media Club. three other killer bands on the bill, in BMNSTR, the East Vamps, and Gold Stars are For Suckers. Make no mistake… faces will be melted.