Song Of The Day: August 17, 2015 - "Red Lights" Shane Koyczan & The Short Story Long

Shane Koyczan just announced a new album with The Short Story Long entitled Debris that will be out on September 23, 2015!

The first track, "Red Lights", off of the album was released recently, and additionally, Shane wrote a poem to describe the album:

If I ever filmed a film
inspired by an album I recorded
this would be the one

this would be the one
I'd have pitched to Kubrick
under the challenge of
make one of these tracks
a short film...

... I love this album.

Hear the track below, and check out the tour dates on his website.

Song Of The Day: August 16, 2015 - "Interior Light" Young Rival

Something must be in the water across Canada, because another band that hasn't released music since 2012 has just announced a new album, and dropped a single: Young Rival.

The song "Interior Light" will appear on the album by the same name on October 16th on Paper Bag Records, and the band will be heading out on tour with label mates Born Ruffians.

The bands don't land in Vancouver until November 21 at The Imperial - more info on our concert calendar - so hopefully the new single will tide you over until the album, and the album will keep you excited until the fall tour! Check it out below:

Song Of The Day: August 14, 2015 - "Trust" Half Moon Run

It seems like every band that you've wanted new material from/that hasn't put any music out in years is coming out of the woodwork!

So when I heard that Half Moon Run was going to follow up their 2012 album Dark Eyes with a new record called Sun Leads Me On, on October 23rd, I was excited once again.

They've released a single entitled "Trust" from the forthcoming 13-track album, which you can hear below. It's a little different from the Half Moon Run we know from Dark Eyes, but I've already listened to it about a dozen times and can't wait for the full album, and subsequent tour!

Song Of The Day: August 13, 2015 - "Body" by Young Galaxy

If you've been missing the amazing voice of Catherine McCandless, then you're in luck, because Young Galaxy is back with a brand new song. 

The new album Falsework comes out October 30 on Paper Bag Records and the first single is a bouncy, synth-fuelled dance song called "Body". 

2015 Paper Bag Records Young Galaxy - Body From the album Falsework Out October 30th, 2015 Coding by munchingsquare.com. Colouring by John Smith. Produced by FANATIC Creative Inc. Pre-order on LIMITED EDITION Vinyl or CD: http://bit.ly/1SIBnWn www.facebook.com/younggalaxy www.paperbagrecords.com

Song Of The Day: August 12, 2015 - "Hope Is Made Of Steel" Northcote

Nothcote has announced a new LP titled Hope Is Made Of Steel, and released the title track by the same name, which features guest vocals by Hannah Georgas!

The LP is set to release on September 25th, and Matt and the gang will head out on tour once again to support the album. There will be a Vancouver stop on October 23rd with tour mates The Glorious Sons at VENUE. 
Check out the song below.

"Hope Is Made Of Steel" featuring Hannah Georgas From the forthcoming album, "Hope Is Made Of Steel" Available September 25th via Black Box (Canada) & Xtra Mile Recordings (Europe & Australia) For more information visit http://northcotemusic.com http://weareblackbox.com http://xtramilerecordings.com

Song Of The Day: August 11, 2015 - "40 Days & 40 Nights" Ben Caplan

A new Ben Caplan song is out, titled "40 Days & 40 Nights", with an album set to follow and a tour after that.

Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers will be in Vancouver in October 26th at the Biltmore, but in the meantime, enjoy the new single, which is full of soul, and one of my favourite things huh-huh-huh-HORN SECTION!

Song Of The Day: August 10, 2015 - "Mountain At My Gates" Foals

Really digging the new single from UK band Foals that was released recently, titled "Mountain At My Gates".

Their new album What Went Down is due out on August 28th, and if this slow builder is any indication, it's going to be a great record.

Song Of The Day: August 08, 2015 - "Replacement Things" David Newberry

It's always sad when we lose another musician to Toronto, and I was very bummed when David Newberry announced he was heading back to Ontario. BUT the bright side is that musician tour, a LOT, and I knew it wouldn't be long until we'd see him again.

That 'again' will be September 13th at the Hindenburg with The Nautical Miles, just two days after his latest album, Replacement Things, is released.

In the meantime we've got a live video (from the Biltmore!) of the title track by the same name to tide us over (pun fully intended with the press photo up there, which I too got in the water to shoot - fun fact).

Happy Saturday everyone!

David Newberry performs the title track from his new album "Replacement Things" live at Vancouver's Biltmore Cabaret. Directed by Trent Freeman Shot by Trent...