Song of the Day: January 31, 2016 - "Gambling Hearts" by Harrison Brome

I came across Vancouver artist Harrison Brome via a post by his cousin Charlie on Facebook...... that cousin would be Charlie Kerr of JPNSGRLS. I was curious if talent ran in the family, and boy does it ever.

"Gambling Hearts" grabbed me instantly, and I immediately looked up the rest of his music (3 songs on Soundcloud, which are free to download!).

I'm super pumped to see where this kid goes, and I say kid because he's only 19 years old, not that you'd know that from these songs. Take a listen for yourself!

Song of the Day: January 30, 2016 - "Hey, No Pressure" by Ray LaMontagne

Grammy Award winning Ray LaMontagne is gearing up to release his sixth studio album, Ouroboros, on March 4th via RCA Records. The album is produced by Ray and My Morning Jacket's Jim James (making it the second album I am looking forward to this year produced by James) and the first single is a little more crunchy than previous albums, perhaps solidifying his shift from acoustic folk troubadour to full-on rocker. 

"Hey, No Pressure" is a slow burning jam that builds to a swirling ending, and if it's even just a hint of what's to come on the new album, I am definitely looking forward to it.

Song of the Day: January 29, 2016 - "Fever" by Royal Tusk

Exciting news! Royal Tusk's debut full length album has been announced!

"Dealbreaker" will be released on May 6th, and their first single "Fever" is out with a video to boot.

No word yet on tour dates, but I'm sure they will follow shortly after the release. Enjoy!

3am Playlist #31: Modern Space Guest Playlist

When a band is playing your city 3 times in 4 days, it's only polite to invite them to make a playlist for you!

Modern Space is on tour from Toronto and will be performing alongside the Arkells at the Commodore for their two night, sold out, stand this Monday February 1st and Tuesday February 2nd. Then after a day off (hopefully Vancouver will give them some sunshine) they're over to the Media Club on Thursday night with Smash Boom Pow, and Derrival.

We asked them to make today's playlist, including a few of their favourite Vancouver/BC artists. Click the image above to hear it, and be sure to catch them at one of their three shows!

Song of the Day: January 28, 2016 - "Armour" by Rae Spoon

On February 19th, Rae Spoon's EIGHTH (!) studio album will be released, and ahead of that the first single "Armour" is now out.

According to the press release, the title track was written "about finding strength in an identity that includes a difficult history."

There will be two album release shows here in Vancouver, an afternoon and evening show on Sunday March 13th at Skinny Fat Jacks. Click here for more info and check out the first single below.

Song of the Day: January 27, 2016 - "I Wanna Make It With You" by Michael Bernard Fitzgerald

Michael Bernard Fitzgerald just graced the stage at the #SingItFwd finale recently and performed two new songs from his upcoming album. I made a point later to tell him that I enjoyed them and low and behold a reminder about the first single lands in my inbox.

His new album I Wanna Make It With You is set to be released on March 11th and features a whopping 17 tracks, 130 choral voices, a 20-piece string section, and a 12-piece band!

Check out the song below and keep an eye out for tour dates soon.

Song of the Day: January 26, 2016 - "Underside" by You Say Party

You Say Party's first album in SIX years will be coming out this February 12th, and their new single "Underside" was just recently released.

Their new sound acknowledges their past but is definitely more of a broader expansive sound with dreamy electronic pop vibes. I can't wait to hear the full (self-titled) album, but in the meantime listen to "Underside" here:

Song of the Day: January 25, 2016 - "Hunter Gather" by Rococode

After teasing us with an EP late last year, Rococode has announced a brand new full length, and given us a taste with the new song "Hunter Gather"

The song is an infectious electro-pop tune that's pretty indicative of what you'll hear on the new album, titled Don’t Worry It Will Be Dark Soon. It drops on February 26th on Marquis Label Services.