veirs

March 04, 2016 by Kirk Hamilton in Song Of The Day

Sometimes supergroups... well, they don't quite live up to the sum of their parts. But other times, boy do they ever. case/lang/veirs is the stunning combination of (you guessed it) Neko Case, k.d. lang, and Laura Veirs. The collaboration started as a whim when lang emailed the other two simple saying "I think we should make a record together." And even though the three of them were acquaintances at best, Case and Veirs replied immediately to say yes, because of course they would.

The result is a 14-track self titled album, and if the lead single "Atomic Number" is any indication, it is going to be a magnificent display of their individual talents intertwining for something beautiful.

Song of the Day: March 03, 2016 - "Shouldn't Believe" by The Tourist Company

March 03, 2016 by Christine McAvoy in Song Of The Day

The Tourist Company have announced a new EP, that is set to be released on April 29th, and is titled Mercury.

Along with this announcement was the release of a new single, "Shouldn't Believe", which you can hear below as our Song Of The Day!

The band will be touring this spring, including a show in Vancouver on March 24th at the Fox Cabaret, opening up for Fast Romantics.

Song of the Day: March 02, 2016 - "I Will" by MAGNOLIA

March 02, 2016 by Christine McAvoy in Song Of The Day

It's been about a month since Vancouver's MAGNOLIA released her first single "Brother's Bother" from her upcoming LP, and she's just given us another taste with a second single called "I Will".

I found myself staring off out the window while listening to the song, wondering how nice it would be to have a warm sunshine breeze right now... Which is fitting as Stephanie happens to be in Australia at the moment, having some wonderful looking adventures - check out her travel blog that she started.

If she can't be in the same city as me, I'll just have to take these wonderful tunes she keeps releasing as consolation...

  
    <a href="http://magnoliafolk.bandcamp.com/album/magnolia">MAGNOLIA by MAGNOLIA</a>
  

Song of the Day: March 01, 2016 - "Lights Go Out" by Del Barber & the No Regretzkys

March 01, 2016 by Christine McAvoy in Song Of The Day

Back in December I saw a social media post from Winnipeg's Del Barber saying "Keep your stick on the ice, and your head on a swivel! I'm making a hockey record!" - my response was:
"Um. What?! Yes please!!!".

WELL, now we have the first single called "Lights Go Out", an album title The Puck Drops Here, and a release date April 15th...which is just before the NHL playoffs, and with the way the Canadian teams are performing right now, we'll need a pick-me-up.

The album will cover classics like Stompin' Tom Conners' "The Hockey Song", the Coach's Corner Theme song(!), and even "Rock and Roll Part 2" (which I will be glad to associate with someone other than Gary Glitter). There will also be some originals, with titles like "Hudson Bay Rules" and today's Song Of The Day "Lights Go Out", which you can hear below!

Song of the Day: February 29, 2016 - "Pokémon Theme Song" by Cœur de pirate

February 29, 2016 by Kirk Hamilton in Song Of The Day

This weekend marked 20 years since Pokémon came into existence, and so Cœur de pirate covered the theme song.

What more do you need to know?

Song of the Day: February 26, 2016 - "A Diamond" by Rococode

February 26, 2016 by Christine McAvoy in Song Of The Day

Happy Album Release Day to Vancouver's Rococode!

The band put out a new track yesterday called "A Diamond" from their new full-length album, Don't Worry It Will Be Dark Soon, which is conveniently out today!

Check out the song below, be sure to pick up a copy of the new album as well, and check them out on tour this spring.

Click the image or HERE to hear the playlist.

3am Playlist #34: Serenity Now

February 25, 2016 by Christine McAvoy in 3am Playlist

Stressed out?
Someone say something idiotic and you are trying to keep your cool?
Too many nights out and you just want to flop down on your couch with a cup of chamomile tea?

Well, we've got the playlist for you! Press play and namaste (did I use that right?) with these Vancouver, BC, and Canadian artists, ready to calm you down and let you zen out.

Serenity now.

Song of the Day: February 25, 2016 - "Water Water" by HUMANS

February 25, 2016 by Christine McAvoy in Song Of The Day

Vancouver's (Juno Nominated!) HUMANS are about to head down to the madness that is SXSW for a few shows before returning home for one here at Celebrities on March 25th, and have released a new track called "Water Water".

They have also announced a new EP to be released on March 4th on Mom & Pop Music!

Listen to the new track below and keep an eye out for the new album.