Song of the Day: May 19, 2017 - "Dear Science" by Blimp Rock

Blimp Rock Enterprises is expanding. You may know of their efforts to raise $700k for a concert on a blimp floating above Lake Ontario, where their fundraising efforts included not only selling their albums, but also vintage office equipment like rolodexes and floppy discs.

Despite this, their funding total currently sits at $ -2138. So, as the press release says: "On the verge of financial ruin, the band/company has decided to rebrand in hopes of a clean start."

And a clean start is what they are going for with Soap Opera, the world's first album released inside a bar of soap. The first single "Dear Science" is "a duet between Blimp Rock’s lead singer Peter Demakos and theoretical physicist Drew Jamieson. It pits the “up in the clouds” worldview of Demakos’ against Jamieson’s confidence in the scientific method."

Check it out below, because you need Blimp Rock Enterprises & Bath Products in your life. 

Song of the Day: May 18, 2017 - "Everything Under The Sun" by Twin Bandit

The new song from Twin Bandit is a smooth way to start your morning. Cup of tea in hand and a slow sway is exactly what I was doing when I heard "Everything Under The Sun".

The Vancouver duo have announced a new record titled Full Circle, which will be released August 18th via Nettwerk Records.

Right now they have a show schedule for May 25th at Hidden City Records in Vancouver - more info HERE.

Song of the Day: May 17, 2017 - "Arizona Hwy" by The Darcys

It's been a busy week, so I'm FINALLY getting to my inbox, and still waiting for me was this fun jam ("Arizona Hwy") from the Darcys!

The song is off of their new single, which will also feature a cover of "Kiss" by Prince (my favourite of his songs), set to release on May 26th.

The boys will also be in town in June (9th) at Fortune Sound Club for a show - more info here!

Song of the Day: May 16, 2017 - "Hug of Thunder" by Broken Social Scene

I thought at first I had clicked on the wrong link when Broken Social Scene's "Hug Of Thunder" began, as it sounds like classic BSS so much.
And that's not a bad thing!

The new album, also titled Hug Of Thunder, is set to come out on July 7th via Arts & Crafts and the band is heading out on tour. So far only some European dates, some American dates (with Vancouver's The Belle Game!), and a couple Canadian dates have been announced. Still crossing fingers for one here in Vancouver.

Song of the Day: May 15, 2017 - "This Winter I Retire" by Said The Whale

Happy 10 Year Band Birthday to Said The Whale!

I said a bunch of sappy stuff on how much I love them over HERE if you want to read it.

And if you're in Vancouver tonight, get your butts to the Media Club (door at 7, but get there early!) to see them play some songs of old for only $10. (And check out their instagram today for blasts from the past.)

Song of the Day: May 05, 2017 - "Of Fisticuffs" by The Dears

Ever since The Dears released Times Infinity Vol. 1 in '015 they've been teasing the inevitable followup, Times Infinity vol. 2. It was even recorded at the same time as the first volume, but now they've finally given us the first taste of the album. It's is due out July 14 on Paper Bag Records, but you can/should groove out to the first single "Of Fisticuffs" now. 

Song of the Day: May 2, 2017 - "Crazy" by Ashleigh Ball

We've had solo records from 2/3 of Hey Ocean so far (both Daves), and now we're going to be blessed with the angelic voice of Ashleigh Ball on her new EP!

Gold In You is set to be released on June 2nd, and the first single (and video) titled "Crazy" is out now!

Have a listen below and keep an eye out for more music leading up to the release. Can't wait for this one!

Song of the Day: April 24, 2017 - "Paid A Million Dollars (To Live Like You're Poor)" by Kitty & The Rooster

The rock & roll duo Kitty & The Rooster is comprised of Vancouver mainstays Jodie Ponto & Noah Walker (respectively) and their latest song "Paid A Million Dollars (To Live Like You're Poor)" is a big middle finger to the Vancouver trend of "renovictions". In their own words: 

It's not every day that you get asked to play a rock n' roll show directly across the street from the house you were renovicted from.  Never a band to pass up an opportunity for sweet revenge, Kitty & The Rooster wrote Paid A Million Dollars (To Live Like You're Poor) to serenade their former landlords.  If you've ever been renovicted (if you live in Vancouver you probably have!), this song is for you. 

Like they said, if you've ever been kicked out of your place, or even if you know someone who has -- and, let's face it, if you're reading this you almost definitely do -- crank it for a bit of catharsis.