Song of the Day: January 14, 2018 - "Under My Wing" by Young Galaxy

Over the last little while, Young Galaxy has been teasing us with new singles. Now not only do they have another one, but a full-on announcement for their new album! 

Down Time is the band's first fully independent album, being self-released on April 6. The newest track "Under My Wing" is a bit more spacey than you may expect fromt he band, with the ethereal vocals floating through the song. 

Plus! They'll be kicking off a short tour here in Vancouver just days before the release, on April 4 at Venue. 

Song of the Day: January 13, 2018 - "London" by Seaway

"I can't go anywhere, I'm too broke" made me actually laugh out loud in this song by Ontario band Seaway.

The single "London" is from their latest album Vacation released on Dine Alone records.
Ironically, the band will be in London this week, then is off on an American tour next, before heading back to Canada - with a show at the Vogue Theatre on February 23rd.

Song of the Day: January 12, 2018 - "Release" by Rich Aucoin

A year ago this week Rich Aucoin was robbed while in Costa Rica, and had his laptop stolen which contained new material for his next album that he was working on.

Well, this time I have great news and it's that we have a new single from Rich titled "Release" from his upcoming EP Hold - out on March 16th!.
(You may have already heard it if you follow Rich on social media or seen any of these posters.)

The instrumental track is almost 7 minutes long, and makes you either want to dance, or float in the ocean like Rich is doing in the video below. 

I honestly can't wait for this new album (because it also means tour, and it's been too long since I've seen Rich live).
Enjoy!

Song of the Day: January 11, 2018 - "Miss You" by Born Ruffians

Another single was just released from the Born Ruffians upcoming album Uncle, Duke & The Chief, and this one might be my favourite so far.
"Miss You" has a wonderful danceability to it, and a great cal-and-response that I cannot wait to hear shouted back to them live.

The album comes out on February 16th, and the band will be back in town at Fortune Sound Club on May 4th.

Song of the Day: January 10, 2018 - "Born This Way" by Shred Kelly (Lady Gaga Cover)

Shred Kelly covering Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" in the middle of a snowy field in Fernie is exactly what I needed to hear today.

The cover was by request from Beaver Brae Secondary School who donated to Music Heals 'Covers for the Cause' campaign.

Also, now I can remind you that the band will be here on March 31st to play The Cobalt!

Song of the Day: January 09, 2018 - "40 Numbers" by Hannah Epperson

A little over a year ago, Hannah Epperson released a beautiful album called Upsweep, and now we're getting ready to hear the second half of that project, with the brand new album Slowdown.

Like its predecessor, each song on Slowdown comes in two distinct flavours: the stripped down minimalist version (Iris) and the ethereal pop-fuelled version (Amelia).

Check out the first single from the album, "40 Numbers" right here and get ready for the full album on February 16th!

Song of the Day: December 05, 2017 - "Christmas Alone" by Skye Wells

Side project of Half Moon Run, Skye Wells has also released a Christmas song titled "Christmas Alone". The band is made up from HMR members Devon Portielje and Conner Molander, and the moniker Skye Wells is a combination of Portielje and Molander’s middle names.

They're asking for people to make a donation to the Red Cross - and upon making a donation, they will receive a download to the new seasonal track. Have a listen here:

Song of the Day: December 04, 2017 - "They Don't Make Them Like That Anymore" by Great Lake Swimmers

Great Lake Swimmers have released a new 4-song holiday EP titled They Don't Make Them Like That Anymore and below you can listen to the title track.

In the song there is a line that says "Where do your thoughts go, at the first snow. Mine go to the Township of Wainfleet, Ontario." This is just east of my hometown in Ontario (Tony went to the same high school that I did), and it's just south of where my parents live now. All are very, very, small towns (or townships, or hamlets) and it definitely made me smile.

You can listen to the entire EP on Spotify (it's also on YouTube).