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.

Jesse & Jacquie have added a new permanent member to the band! Welcome Matt Blackie, percussionist extraordinaire, who turned Jesse & Jacquie’s dynamic duo into a tremendous trio. As such, the band has taken on the task of coming up with a new name, and thanks to suggestions from the public and a Facebook Campaign, they’ve settled on a great one! BUT!! You don’t get to find out just yet, we want to build the anticipation! Check out their TOUR, coming to your city.

New Music Video by The Autumn Portrait, “Welcome To The Night,” the 1st in a series of 4 music videos to be release the next 4 weeks.

Fish & Bird are coming home! Playing on familiar turf in January, the ferocious fivesome are being celebrated for their break-out release this year. Currently nominated for the Fan Choice Award in the Times Colonist Music Awards (click to vote for them) (Victoria, BC), the band was also the proud recipient of a nomination for Roots Group Recording of the Year at the 2011 Western Canadian Music Awards. In January 2012 the band are taking an opportunity to get together and play some shows on the west coast, so don’t miss them!

East Vancouver punks, The Vicious Cycles, will be heading to Cuba this January as part of the Solidarity Rock tour project and to kick things off they’re throwing a Cuban Tour Kick Off show on Friday, December 16th at The Media Club.

The band began as an attempt to sweat out toxins in the crowded illegal basement venues of Vancouver with bright, wide and fast pop music. Further experiments in electronic-based sets as part of a series of renegade outdoor shows led to a collision of samples and synth pads with bass, guitar, and drums informed by such experimental giants as Can, Arthur Russell, Terry Riley, and Larry Heard. Their debut EP was released earlier this year via Unfamiliar Records (Brasstronaut, RatTail, Rituals).

Vancouver’s Current Swell are set to release their new LP Long Time Ago this fall on October 25, 2011. The band that began from humble roots, as friends playing in backyards, at parties and beaches are eagerly looking forward to taking their new songs on the road this fall. They will kick off their tour in Victoria on October 21st

Fifteen-year-old Edward Hartline is already quite an accomplished musician. Self-taught on guitar and piano, he has been writing songs since he was eleven.

This fall Malajube is pleased to announce an upcoming tour with The Besnard Lakes! The two Montreal live show legends will cross our lovely country before heading south to visit several American cities. This will be Malajube’s first trek west touring their epic album La caverne; a 2011 Polaris Long List nominee. La caverne is also set for release in the United States on September 13th, via MB3 Records.

Download a song for free and enjoy the new video of Vancouver’s NINJASPY, an eclectic trio of brothers that blend influences of metal, ska, grunge, hardcore, reggae, funk, surf and jazz are proud to announce dates for their upcoming “NO KATA TOUR”, which will see them venture across the Canadian provinces, kicking off the tour in Victoria, BC on August 19th and going east to return west on October 7th for a tour wrap up show in Vancouver, BC.

Vancouver band City of Glass have a new EP out called “The Diving Bell” and they are on tour starting August 12 in Germany and in the UK. If you like indie Canadian dance pop music, you need to check out the tour dates and go see them live…

Well, a little tour, anyway. We’ll be playing Black Creek on August 24th, (hopefully) Denman Island on the 25th, Gabriola coffeehouse on the 26th and ahouse concert in Duncan on the 27th; still looking to see if we can set something up for the 28th. If you’re in any of those areas let me know and I’ll give you the details. If you’d like to hear a bit of us, go to www.myspace.com/illiteratty.

Toronto band The Mip Power Trio has rocking and infectious music which blends ska, punk, garage and the kitchen sink. You don’t want to miss seeing this brilliant band…

As one of Canada’s most exciting young roots bands, their underground following has expanded to national awareness and they are busy moving across the continent as a result! With many festivals on the schedule this year, not only are TMO playing big stages, but they are playing them in BC, Alberta, Manitoba, and Pennsylvania in addition to shows across Canada and through the US Pacific Northwest.

Folk sensation from the island is completing a cross country tour.They are stopping at the Cultch on June 17th and at The Morning After show on June 14 (www.citr.ca 101.9 FM 11:30 AM PT) where they will be playing some LIVE tunes and talk about the experiences of their tour, and share some songs from their new production.

Fish & Bird are buzzing throughout the Canadian music scene! The indie-folk powerhouse band are touring in support of the release of brand new album Every Whisper Is A Shout Across The Void, shaping up to be their breakout record.