Song of the Day: March 17, 2018 - "Heard It All Before" by Bend Sinister

I'm always excited to hear new stuff from Bend Sinister, and the anthemic "Heard It All Before" is the band on top of their game.

It's the first single from their upcoming album Foolish Games, and the band says the song "is a bit of a cynic's anthem, but really it's the feeling we all get any time some dingbat comes to your door trying to sell you a better version of an alarm clock. Or maybe it’s about relationships or something. Or drugs. Is this a drug song?

...you decide"

Figure it out for yourself below, and don't forget they're at Blue Light Studio tonight! 

Song of the Day: March 16, 2018 - "Burning Money" by Mounties

Put your headphones on and give "Burning Money", the new single from Mounties a listen!

The band (who consists of Hawksley Workman, Steve Bays, Ryan Dahle, and Parker Bossley (and Cary Pratt at least the last time I saw them live)) are finally back with new music!

I haven't found any new info about their sophomore album, or touring, but a new single generally leads to that, so stay...tuned.

Mounties - Burning Money Buy Or Stream Here: http://smarturl.it/MountiesBurningMoney

Song of the Day: March 15, 2018 - "Telling Peter" by Hearing Trees

After releasing 2 EPs, Winnipeg indie rockers Hearing Trees just released their debut full-length album Quiet Dreams on March 2nd. And not only that, but they're currently in the middle of a massive cross-Canada tour, with a stop here in Vancouver tonight! 

Check out the lyric video for "Telling Peter" below, and then head on over to The Roxy for the show. 

"Telling Peter," the first single from Hearing Trees' debut album Quiet Dreams. Animation & Lyric video produced by Zeph Rissin Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ycov7ag3 PledgeMusic Preorder: https://tinyurl.com/y8955vmn Visit hearingtrees.org for a list of Quiet Dreams tour dates, March & April 2018 Lyrics: If there's no ghost in the machine then maybe mind equals matter Breathin' in vapours of serotonin I'm not listening, doctor Gonna tell Peter at the gates, I'm in love with my mistakes If there's no ghost in the machine then maybe, sometimes mind equals matter Don't you know a little goes a long way?

Song of the Day: March 14, 2018 - "Motion" by Lovecoast

Need a good dance-it-out song this morning? Lovecoast has you covered.
Their new single (and accompanying music video for) "Motion" is out now - and will be part of their upcoming debut album The Trip (out April 27).

The band is about to head out on tour with Victoria's Towers & Trees, and they will be performing on April 20th at the Fox Cabaret. 
Have a listen to the new track below!

Subscribe :: http://bit.ly/LovecoastYT FOLLOW LOVECOAST: www.lovecoastmusic.com www.facebook.com/Lovecoastmusic www.instagram.com/lovecoastmusic twitter.com/Lovecoastmusic LISTEN TO LOVECOAST: http://bit.ly/LCSpotify http://bit.ly/LCAppleMusic http://bit.ly/LCGooglePlay Production: Knight Studio Productions Producer: Lovecoast Music Director/DOP - Raymond Knight Cameraman - Shawn Wagar Key Grip - Jason Oakley Transportation - Frank Bailey Drone cinematography - Sean Fenzl Boy - Dan Brown Girl - Danielle Sweeney Filmed in Nanaimo, BC Canada Since their inception in 2013 Lovecoast has been delivering a new sound that won't go unnoticed.

Song of the Day: March 13, 2018 - "Finish Line" by Mike Edel

Mike Edel recently released a new song titled "Finish Line" and is on tour with Scenic Route To Alaska (conveniently, they perform tonight at the Rickshaw Theatre).

The single is about time and in Mike's own words "It’s important because it’s the currency of relationship, learning, becoming and it’s the currency of good art, good music and a good song."

Give it a listen and grab some tickets to the show!

Uploaded by Mike Edel on 2018-03-02.

Song of the Day: March 12, 2018 - "What Are You Gonna Do With Yourself" by Astral Swans

I have been waiting so long for the Astral Swans follow up to the 2015 debut (All My Favourite Singers Are Willie Nelson) and it's finally here!

Strange Prison will be full of guest musicians and was produced by Preoccupations’ Scott Munro,  Dan Mangan, and Paul Chirka (recording engineer for the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra)!
"What Are You Gonna Do With Yourself" is the first single off of the upcoming sophomore album (out May 18), and it came with a video of a cat in a hoodie. If that doesn't get you to watch the video/hear the song below, I guess we can't be friends.

The official video for the Astral Swans song 'What Are You Gonna Do With Yourself' from the album 'STRANGE PRISON' (2018), produced by Scott Munro of Preoccupations. Video directed by Mitch Nybo.

Song of the Day: March 08, 2018 - "Swing Batter" by Skye Wallace

What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day this year than with a brand new song from Skye Wallace!

"Swing Batter" continues her amazing talent for storytelling in song, following the emotional story of domestic abuse and women’s rights in Canada surrounding the 1911 trial of Angelina Napolitano in Sault Ste Marie. The song is accompanied by a powerful video, directed by Sam Soo. 

Skye says: "Swing Batter was inspired by this powerful story that moved me; one that I know has moved many. I wanted to create something that was visceral and emotional, to reflect how I felt when I first learned about it. The story behind the song is based in a historical context, one that permeates with a fledgling strength that is now very powerful amid our current social climate."

Skye Wallace "Swing Batter" single released March 8th, 2018. http://smarturl.it/swingbatter https://www.skyewallace.com/ https://www.facebook.com/skyewallacemusic Swing Batter brings to life the emotional story of domestic abuse and women's rights in Canada surrounding the 1911 trial of Angelina Napolitano in Sault Ste Marie. After enduring years of severe physical and emotional abuse from her husband, Angelina was eventually pushed to murdering him with an axe.

Song of the Day: February 23, 2018 - "Doubtmouth" by For Esmé

Yes. I needed this.

For Esmé just released their first single off of the upcoming album (Righteous Woman - out May 25), as well as a lyric video.
In the press release (and the lyrics, of course) we learn that the song, titled "Doubtmouth", has lead singer and songwriter Martha Meredith reflecting on womanhood, pushing back against the patriarchy, and offering "the possibility of living on one's own terms".

I mean, how could you ask for anything else at a time like this? Maybe an entire album around that theme?! Yes please. Can't wait to hear more!

The first single from Righteous Woman - Coming May 25th 2018 Concept & cinematography by Vanessa Heins Graphic design by Spencer Cathcart @ Puncture Design Co Lyrics by Martha Meredith Music by Martha Meredith, Dave Thiel, James Bunton Additional writing by Nathan Crook Produced with James Bunton Mastered by Mandy