Song of the Day: July 29, 2016 - "Raveshadow" by Brasstronaut

Has it seriously been FOUR years since we've got any new music from Brasstronaut?! The new track "Raveshadow" has the band performing a bit of a different sound, combining a few new style. but is still distinctly Brasstronaut.

The word on the street is there is a new album coming before the end of the year, but no date has been released yet. I'll leave you with the quote from lead singer Edo van Breemen about the new son, because like all things Brasstronaut, it's very complex:
"How does one cope with earthly responsibilities in a world where his boss is a master of rave. Diving in and out of dungeons with subwoofers, laden thick with clouds of cigarette smoke, watching the sunrise to an orchestra of seagulls at the bottom of Clark Street near the Port of Vancouver. And then working on sci-fi movies for elusive suited men somewhere in f this profession, but carrying on listlessly and loyally under the shroud of a rave shadow.”

Enjoy the new music and video below!

Song of the Day: July 28, 2016 - "Set My Heart on Fire" by Imaginary Cities

Good news: There's a new Imaginary Cities song, with an EP called Leftovers on the way! 

Bad news: It's b-sides from their last album session and the band is still "on hiatus for the foreseeable future".

Good news: Marti is working on a new music project called Lanikai!

Bad news: We won't be hearing anything from that until the fall.

Song of the Day, July 27, 2016 - "Hold Up" by Stars [Beyoncé cover]

Stars have unveiled the latest in their year long, monthly cover series, and it's "Hold Up" by none other than Beyoncé. 

“Why did we cover this Beyonce song? Because we love it. Because she's the queen of pop and we're not. Because it's, very oddly, right in Torq's singing range. We don't know. We don't know anything anymore … At least there's this: A song about love. It’s all we've ever had. It is all we will ever have. And we are fools to have counted on anything else. Happy last summer on earth everyone. Beyonce has got you."

Song of the Day: July 26, 2016 - "Yuh" by The Belle Game

If you, like me, have been eagerly anticipating new music from The Belle Game, then do I have good news for you! The band just dropped a brand new single called "Yuh", which was produced by Dave Hamelin (formerly of one of my favourite bands, The Stills) and executive produced by Kevin Drew (you know, one of the guys that founded Broken Social Scene). 

"Yuh" is a sexy tune dubbed "Crush Pop" by the band, and you can get it now from Arts & Crafts (oh, did I mention they're now on Arts & Crafts?!)

Song of the Day: July 25, 2016 - "R.E.D." by A Tribe Called Red

A Tribe Called Red is back with another single, "R.E.D." featuring Yasiin Bey, Narcy & Black Bear. The song has a driving beat that I cannot wait to hear live at their show at the PNE on August 31st.

Their new album We Are The Halluci Nation comes out on September 16, but in the meantime, check out the new song below!

Song of the Day: July 24, 2016 - "Living A Lie" by Royal Canoe

Hey look, it's another peek at the upcoming Royal Canoe album! "Living A Lie" is an R&B infused jam off their upcoming Something Got Lost Between Here And The Orbit, due out September 16 on Nevado Records.

And along with the new song, they've also announced some tour dates, including September 30 right here in Vancouver at the Imperial. And if you've never seen them live, trust me when I say you will want to.

Song of the Day: July 23, 2016 - "Strange Habit" by July Talk

July Talk have released another single from their upcoming album Touch (after the successful release of "Push and Pull"), called "Strange Habit".

The new track is more of a slow jam, paired with tinkly piano, and alternating vocals. The new album will be out on September 9th. Check out the song of the day below!

Song of the Day: July 22, 2016 - "Moon Queen" by Slow Down Molasses

Saskatoon's Slow Down Molasses is back with a new song called "Moon Queen".

Their next album will be called 100% Sunshine, which I'm sure we could all use some of...
You can pre-order the album by clicking HERE. No word on a Canadian tour yet, but we'll be sure to inform you when we know!