Song of the Day: August 26, 2016 - "On My Own" by Bear Mountain

Here's a collaboration I don't think I ever would have imagined. "On My Own" is the second single off the upcoming Bear Mountain album called Badu, and was cowritten by none other than Nelly Furtado. 

On their soundcloud page, frontman Ian Bevis writes: 

"Earlier this year I got the opportunity to write a song with Nelly Furtado. Right away it was a great vibe and connection. Nelly had the idea to write about the fights or breakups you see couples getting into outside of a bar or club. "You don't have the right, to come ruin my night", it feels like this person is trying to protect themselves against this ex-lover who has come to re-hash the past. In the heat of the fight they say something they might regret, "You're such a joke". The line is so direct, mean even. But this person has to protect themselves from getting caught up in their past. It was such a pleasure to write with Nelly, she's so talented and iconic, and this is easily one of my favourite song's on our album."

The song is deceptively upbeat and catchy for a slightly darker subject; you can check it out below, and then pick up Badu when it comes out September 9th on Last Gang Records

3am Playlist #39 - Tall Tree Music Festival Playlist

Tall Tree Music Festival is upon us once again - June 30 to July 3rd.

Taking place on top of Browns Mountain, in beautiful Port Renfrew, the 3 days of shows will feature tons of BC and Canadian musical acts.

We've put together a preview playlist for those heading over today, and those missing out. Check it out above!

Song of the Day: June 06, 2016 - "Give It Up" by Bear Mountain

I ran into Ian Bevis, lead singer of Vancouver's Bear Mountain, the other month in Vancouver and pretty much the first words out of my mouth were "WHEN does the new album come out!?".

Well we finally have an answer: Badu drops on September 9th this fall, and on top of that, we have a new single called "Give It Up".

I've played it on repeat since it came out this week and now am even more anxious for the new record. Have a listen below and mark your calendars.

Song of the Day: December 12, 2015 - "Badu" by Bear Mountain

I seriously cannot wait until the new Bear Mountain album is out, I've been looking forward to hearing it for what feels like forever!

So when I saw this new track "Badu" was coming I got even more excited, esp. since it came with a video of some local bboys dancing along.

Read what the band has to say about the track and then take a listen!:
"When thinking back about the process of making this song, it was a real turning point in the creation of our album. We were in the studio late one night, and started playing this song live off the floor, with the percussion and backing tracks playing behind us. The drums, guitar, bass, and Rhodes were all played live as one take in a room together. The half time breakdown at the end of the song was improvised, and at the end of that take we were all high fiving in the room together. It felt natural, organic, and straight from the heart. We hope you have as much fun listening to it as we did making it."

Song Of The Day: September 24, 2015 - "Hopeful" by Bear Mountain

"Guys! New Bear Mountain! New Bear Mountain!", this was literally my out-loud reaction when I saw the new release from Bear Mountain called "Hopeful".

Needless to say, I've been patiently waiting (aka asking them every time I saw them) for a new release, and the day has finally come. There will be a video for the track soon to follow, and the sophomore release will be in early 2016.

The band says of the song: "We made it thinking about the future, and being hopeful for what's to come despite the past."
I'm thinking there will be a killer album in our future. Listen below: