Song of the Day: May 24, 2017 - "Closer" by Mise en Scene
Winnipeg's (and newest Light Organ Records signing) Mise en Scene has released a new song/video from their sophomore album Still Life On Fire.
The video for "Closer" premiered on Playboy (!), and features a love story on an adult filmset! Read what the band had to say about it here and watch the video below:
“The Closer video is really a unique love story told within the world of pornography.” shares frontwoman Stefanie Blondal Johnson. “We went with this treatment because we love what Lloyd and his team at The Herd does. We trust his vision and had many discussions to ensure the content was handled with taste, sincerity, and respect. It was very important to us not to stigmatize sex work. The film is more of a commentary on the world that we live in and our longing to be closer to others; the need for compassion and companionship in a world that can feel so lonely and fragmented.“
Song of the Day: May 23, 2017 - "Early To The Party" by Andy Shauf
It's been a year and 3 days since the world received Andy Shauf's album The Party, and we have a new video for one of the songs.
"Early To The Party" - something I am consistently - as a song is complimented by this very odd, and definitely surreal video from directors Luke McCutcheon & Michael Yablonski. Check it out below!
Song of the Day: May 22, 2017 - "All The Same" by Needles//Pins
Needles//Pins, who are newly signed to Mint Records, and just coming off a huge show with the Smugglers (photos later today), have released another single titled "All The Same".
The song comes from their upcoming album, Good Night, Tomorrow, out on June 30th next month. The band heads out on tour mid-June, and will be having a record release show here in Vancouver on June 30th at SBC.
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.
Photo by Tom Terrell
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.
photo by Maya Fuhr
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.