Song of the Day: August 02, 2017 - "Fluorescent Light" by Stars

"3 A.M. and the lights go on and the middle of the chorus they turn off our song
Everyone is wasted, Everyone's alive
We hail a yellow taxi and we drive, drive, drive"

I really just wanted to post this with just the lyrics and leave it as is; this song is peak Stars and I fucking love it. "Fluorescent Light" is the latest single from their upcoming album, There Is No Love In Fluorescent Light, due out in October. 

Along with the new album, there will also be a documentary called DINNER WITH STARS which is... pretty self-explanatory, I think. Check out the trailer for it above, and the new song below! 

Song of the Day: August 01, 2017 - "Costume Party" by RALEIGH

New song from Calgary band RALEIGH!

"Costume Party" starts out sounding like it's going to be a spooky song but goes into an upbeat and ethereal tune, reminiscent of some Broken Social Scene songs. Which made sense after reading that they worked on their new album at the Banff Centre with several BSS members.

The new album, Powerhouse Bloom, is out on September 29th, but no tour dates yet. Check out the new song below, as well as a bonus cover of Frank Ocean's "Ivy".

Song of the Day: July 31, 2017 - "Cindy Runs" by The Wilderness of Manitoba

Back in April we got a new song from The Wilderness of Manitoba with the promise of a new album on the horizon.

That day has come and we can expect Across The Dark on September 15th.

Along with the announcement is the album's first single, "Cindy Runs" - which (last original member) Will Whitwam says is about “Cinderella as the clock strikes midnight and Cindy runs”, combined with a likening to 1960's pop songs. Take a listen below, and mark your calendars for October 6th as the band will perform at The Biltmore Cabaret.

Song of the Day: July 30, 2017 - "Til The Sun Comes Up Again" by Elliott BROOD

It's exciting times these days with a TON of brand new music being released ahead of the fall album drops.

You can add Elliott BROOD to that list with their brand new song "'Til The Sun Comes Up Again", off of their forthcoming album Ghost Gardens (out September 15th on Paper Bag Records).

According to the press release, the title for the album "alludes to a phenomenon whereby the perennial gardens of houses and buildings having been abandoned or forgotten for years or even decades, continue to grow and reappear year after year, despite their original caretakers' absence."

The band is also heading out on tour at the end of the summer/beginning of fall, with a stop in Vancouver at the Commodore on September 28th!

Song of the Day: July 29, 2017 - "Crazy" by Yukon Blonde

If you've ever wondered how Yukon Blonde would sound if they tried their hand at synth-pop, you're not "Crazy". 

The new song, as well as "Emotional Blackmail", were both produced by superproducer Steve Bays and released yesterday digitally, and available for preorder on 10"

Check it out below! 

Song of the Day: July 28, 2017 - "Asido" by Purity Ring

To celebrate the 5th Anniversary of their debut album (Shrines), Purity Ring has released a new song: "Asido".

The band is working on their third album, and this track is a stand alone song, released as a gift to fans. I think my favourite part of the press release was the quote from lead singer Megan about the song: "I imagine a tractor digging graves, I imagine crying blood, and I imagine eggs being swept away in it."

Check out the tune and the animated video below!

Song of the Day: July 27, 2017 - "Sleepwalker" by Hey Ocean

In the last few years, there have been a lot of rumours swirling around Hey Ocean! I personally have been to at least three shows that were allegedly their "last ever". 

But after taking some time off, and each member releasing a solo album in the last year or so, the Vancouver trio has returned with a brand new song, "Sleepwalker", which is exactly what you would hope for from the band. 

No details yet on the new album, but they have announced a series of "Evening with..." shows that will consist of old favourites, new teases, and their respective solo material, including the hometown show on October 20 at the Biltmore.

Song of the Day: July 26, 2017 - "Fool's Paradise" by Cold Specks

Following up her recent single ("Wild Card"), Cold Specks has released the title track from her upcoming album: "Fool's Paradise".

For the first time, the songstress is singing in Somali and in the song she is "calling out to a semi-mythical Somali queen of female empowerment named Araweelo, who was rumoured to castrate male prisoners."

The song floats along beautifully, and you can hear it below. Fool's Paradise is set to be released on September 22nd via Arts & Crafts, and she will perform here in Vancouver on November 20th at the Fox Cabaret.