Song of the Day: March 31, 2016 - "Forest" by David Beckingham

Yesterday I posted the latest song from Hey Ocean's David Vertesi, and now we get to hear from his bandmate David Beckingham, with the first single off his upcoming solo album, Just When The Light.

According to the press release, the album "chronicles an intense and personal time leading up to and following the hiatus of Hey Ocean, and the demise of a long-term relationship."

The first single "Forest" features guest vocals from the third Hey Ocean member Ashleigh Ball, and you can pick up the full album May 22nd. 

Song of the Day: March 30, 2016 - "Mountainside Part II" by David Vertesi

David Vertesi may just be one of the busiest musicians in Vancouver. Between putting on benefit shows (#SingItFwd) and cover nights and playing in Hey Ocean!, it's a wonder how he had any time to record his second solo album, Sad Dad Cruise Ship. 

The album is out April 22nd on and the latest single is "Mountainside part II", which features Vertesi's deep voice taking you along some of the same themes as its predecessor, "Mountainside" off his first album Cardiography.

You can catch him live soon touring with Said the Whale, both as the opener, and filling in for them on bass! They hit Vancouver at the Fox Theatre May 7th. 

Song of the Day: March 29, 2016 - "Forgettery" by Dan Mangan + Blacksmith

Amazing Factory living up to their name once again, with a brand new video for "Forgettery" by Dan Mangan + Blacksmith.

One of my favourite songs off their album Club Meds, the video was directed by We Are The City drummer Andrew Huculiak -- who also directed the award-winning VIOLENT -- and follows several characters through moments of self-realization, including one portrayed by none other than Rainn Wilson!

Song of the Day: March 28, 2016 - "Saga Norén, Länskrim, Malmö" by Nathan Shubert

Happy National Piano Day!

Conveniently we have a new release from Nathan Shubert's solo piano project, put out especially for today.

The composition is called "Saga Norén, Länskrim, Malmö" and there is also a performance video to go along with it.

You might recognize Nathan's face from many other Vancouver/Canadian bands where you'll find him playing keys, Jody Glenham, David Newberry, and Rich Hope to name a few. Enjoy the new music below...

Song of the Day: March 27, 2016 - "Close Up" by Peaches - Maya Jane Coles' 'Nocturnal Sunshine'-Remix

Peaches just announced an upcoming album of remixes of her songs, appropriately titled: Rub Remixed.

The 13 songs will drop two months from today on May 27th, and will feature reworkings of her songs by female artists.

The track listing is below and the first release is a remix of "Close Up" done by Maya Jane Coles aka Nocturnal Sunshine...take a listen.

Tracklisting:

A1        Close Up                               (Nocturnal Sunshine Remix)
A2       Dick in the Air                       (Evvol Remix)
A3       Light in Places                     (Kim Anh 'STARGASM' Remix)
B1        Dick in the Air                      (#entertainment Remix)
B2       Rub                                       (Paula Temple Remix)
B3       Dumb Fuck                           (Maya Postepski Austra Remix)
C1        Sick In the Head                   (Simonne Jones Remix)
C2       Free Drink Ticket                  (Neven Remix)
C3       How You Like My Cut           (Ziúr Remix)
C4       Vaginoplasty                        (Maya Postepski Austra Remix)
D1        Vaginoplasty                        (Planningtorock 'Vagina' Rework)
D2       Pickles                                  (Lauren Flax 'Acid' Remix)
D3       I Mean Something                (JD Samson Remix) 

Song of the Day: March 26, 2016 - "Wonderful Life" by STARS

STARS has released the third song from their year long cover project, this time putting their twist on "Wonderful Life" by Colin Vearncombe aka Black.

Tragically Colin died in January after a traffic accident and Torquil Campbell of STARS said (in a press release) "We love this song and wanted to pay tribute to a great artist who you may not be familiar with."
Check the song out below.

Song(s) of the Day: March 25, 2016 - for you remix EP by The Belle Game

In light of the news yesterday, The Belle Game wrote this on their Facebook, and their bandcamp:

If we can’t rely on legal systems to protect victims of sexual abuse then lets support the people who will.
For the next week our discography will be available to download here at any price you choose. 100% of the proceeds will go to Women Against Violence Against Women in Vancouver.
Lets support organizations that we know are working to protect and help victims of sexual assault, abuse, and rape.
Encouraging our music friends to do the same.
♡ x 1,000,000 to you all! ‪#‎believewomen‬ ‪#‎IBelieveSurvivors‬

Along with that, they released an EP of remixes from STINT, 8PRN, Andy Dixon, and Prison Hair. Listen below, and click through to their bandcamp to download.
(I also highly recommend their 2013 album Ritual Tradition Habit if you don't already have it)

Song of the Day: March 24, 2016 - "One Heart" by Joshua Winstead

You may know Joshua Winstead as the bassist & synth player for a little band called Metric. But this June, he'll be releasing his own solo album titled MMXX. It'll be out on Royal Cut Records, but will be available through his website for a pay-what-you-want price.

In the press release, Winstead says his desire to make a solo record “stemmed from writing all these very personal songs and served as a way to connect with his lifelong love of singing.” And that “I grew up singing and I played in a number of rock bands where I was always a singer/guitar player.  I realized that I really missed singing, and knew it was time to make an album.”

You can hear the results of that desire in the first single off the album, "One Heart".