Song of the Day: April 07, 2017 - "Brutal" by Rococode

Just over a year after the release of their last album, Rococode is already pressing on with new music. "Brutal" is the first single from the upcoming EP Young Ones out in June, and the lyric video was directed by local musician & friend of the band Robert Tornroos.

The song is simultaneously badass and creepy, and singer Laura Smith says it's "lyrically honest regarding what it feels like to have a tornado inside your brain, making you insane, and then taking your shit out on everyone around you."

Song of the Day: April 06, 2017 - "Back To The Bright" by Needles//Pins

It's been a big week for Vancouver's own Needles//Pins! They officially signed with Mint Records, released a new single, "Back To The Bright" (as you can hear below), and announced a new record will be coming on June 30th called Good Night, Tomorrow.

On top of this, they are playing a few shows in Vancouver, on the 22nd with BA Johnston at Pat's Pub, then over to the Commodore on May 13th for The Smuggler's reunion show, (they're playing with them in Toronto in June as well), and then on June 30th their record release is at SBC!

Take a listen to the new tune below!

Song of the Day: April 05, 2017 - "Halfway Home" by Broken Social Scene

If I'm being honest, it doesn't feel like it's been 7 years since we've had new music from Broken Social Scene but it's true.

I think I attribute it to the fact that I've seen (various formations of) the band perform throughout those years, as well as all of the solo work from a lot of the members.

That said "Halfway Home" was indeed the first new track since Forgiveness Rock Record, and you can hear it below.

The band will be performing in Europe this Spring, and so far the only two Canadian festivals they're on the docket for are Field Trip (naturally) in Toronto and Osheaga in Montreal. No word on a new record yet either, but we'll keep you posted.

Song of the Day: March 31, 2017 - "Confidence" by Said The Whale

Eagle eye'd (ear'd?) readers may remember a Song of the Day from about a year and a half ago, "Confidence" by the mysterious duo P'ARIS. At the time, I had a feeling that the pair behind the project was Said the Whale's Tyler Bancroft and Andy Huculiak from We Are The City, which has now been (publicly) confirmed. 

At a recent listening party in Vancouver, Tyler said he liked the song too much to leave it for an obscure side project, so he reworked it for the new Said the Whale album, brought in Andy to drum on the track, and BAM! it's the latest off their album As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide... which just so happens to be out today! 

Another fun facts from that listening party: when shooting the video, one of the walls almost fell on Tyler. He was fine, and sadly, the shot didn't make it into the video. 

Song of the Day: March 30, 2017 - "Everybody's Trying To Steal Your Heart" by Fast Romantics

Fast Romantics are about to start a tour with Vancouver's Said The Whale (you can see them both live at the Vogue Theatre on April 29th), but for now take a listen to their new single "Everybody's Trying To Steal Your Heart".

The single is from their new LP, American Love, which will be out via Light Organ Records on April 28th!

Song of the Day: March 29, 2017 - "This Time" by Land Of Talk

Another new song from Land Of Talk (I still can't believe we're getting a new album!) from the upcoming album Life After Youth.

"This Time" is a perfectly danceable yet, silky smooth song song that features singer Liz Powell's gorgeous voice.

The band has some Canadian tour dates out, including a stop at the Imperial here in Vancouver on June 26th!

Song of the Day: March 28, 2017 - "Whiteout Conditions" by The New Pornographers

The New Pornographers have released the title track from their upcoming album Whiteout Conditions, which is set to be released on April 7th.

Currently the band only has European and American tour dates (with Waxahatchee, and Spoon), but I'm sure they'll be making the Canadian rounds as well. We'll keep you posted!

Song of the Day: March 27, 2017 - "Broken English" by Youngblood

We've got a new (lyric) video for "Broken English" by Youngblood, off of their fall release Feel Alright! Have a listen below, and note that all of those letters for the lyrics were cut out by hand!

The band is heading out on tour with stops at JUNOfest, and on to CMW, but first they'll be performing with Mother Mother this Thursday at the Commodore!