Song of the Day: August 22, 2016 - "Our Song" by WiL

Known for his intense, string-breaking live performances (so much so that his website and social medias are all ibreakstrings) WiL is back with a brand new EP out September 9th, via Cordova Bay Records. You can check out the first single, "Our Song" below. 

Simply named Songs, the release of the EP also kicks off a western Canadian tour, which you can find the dates for here. And I highly recommend you head to a show if he's playing near you, cos WiL ranks among my favourite live performers. 

Song of the Day: August 19, 2016 - "Make It On Time" by Zachary Lucky

Saskatoon's own Zachary Lucky has finally announced his next album, titled Everywhere A Man Can Be, which will come out on October 7th.

On top of that we have a new single called "Make It On Time" and a tour schedule which includes a stop in Vancouver on October 19th at the WISE Hall.

Turn up your speakers on this Friday morning and check out the new country tune below!

Song of the Day: August 18, 2016 - "SILA" by A Tribe Called Red ft. Tanya Tagaq

Another new single from A Tribe Called Red, this one featuring the incredibly talented Tanya Tagaq, called "SILA".

The new album We Are The Halluci Nation is about a month away, dropping on September 16th, and the group will be performing in Vancouver as part of the concert series at the PNE (free with admission) on August 31st. Check out the new single below!

Song of the Day: August 17, 2016 - "Postdoc Blues" by John K Samson

The Weakerthans may not be around anymore, but that doesn't mean we won't be hearing new music from former frontman John K Samson. 

His second solo album Winter Wheat will be out October 21st, and features some of his Weakerthans pals Greg Smith and Jason Tait, as well as Shotgun Jimmie and Christine Fellows. The first single is "Postdoc Blues" which "follows an aging student struggling to maintain faith in the possibility of a better world". Check it out below! 

Song of the Day: August 16, 2016 - "Story (Amelia)" by Hannah Epperson

Drop everything, there's brand new music from Hannah Epperson! "Story (Amelia)" is the first single off her upcoming album Upswing and features her lovely voice lilting over twinkling electronic beats. 

The album will be out September 16th (you can preorder it now, though) and she's following it with a comprehensive tour of Europe. Hopefully it won't be long before she's back here for a show or two! 

Song of the Day: August 15, 2016: "Valentine" by Sarah Jickling and Her Good Bad Luck

Sarah Jickling has often been very open about where her art comes from. The latest single from Sarah Jickling and Her Good Bad Luck called "Valentine" was first released on World Bipolar Day, which was no coincidence, and the new video which was released last week also comes from a personal place. 

She says on her Facebook page, "This video was inspired by the reflection I saw in the mirror when I was in the hospital after an overdose. I want to show you all both parts of me, because they are both me, and I love both of them. And for those of you who are in the same place as me... you deserve love no matter how crazy you are. <3 "

Song of the Day: August 12, 2016 - "What Becomes" by Boreal Sons

Calgary's Boreal Sons have just announced their sophomore album You & Everyone (which will come out on September 30th), and with that comes a new single, "What Becomes".

The new album, which was recording on Protection Island here in BC, doesn't have any guitar on it at all, so as you'd expect, the new song is synth-heavy, with a focus on their deep and meaningful lyrics.

You can catch the band on October 18th at the Biltmore here in Vancouver.

Song of the Day: August 10, 2016: "San Diego, 1988" by Darcys

A few months after giving us a "Miracle", Darcys have not only released the second single from their upcoming album, but given us some album details as well!

Centerfold will be out November 4 on Arts & Crafts, and the new song "San Diego, 1988" continues the sound from "Miracle", putting more focus on the 'pop' part of their alt-pop with dancey grooves and a synth-laden chorus. 

You can also check them out live tomorrow and Friday, where they'll be at the Commodore opening for AWOLNation.