Song of the Day: March 22, 2018 - "Moon" by Marty Zylstra

Vancouver's Marty Zylstra recently released a new record titled The Dragonfly and the Spider, and is celebrating with an intimate Blue Light Sessions show on March 31st.

Here's a little bit about the album from Marty's bandcamp page:
"As it usually happens, art can be heavily inspired tragedy and this EP is no different. Inspired by the death of his beloved sister mother and grandfather within the span of just 2 short years, many tears were shed while recording and writing these songs.
That being said there is a silver lining to the album. Happy sad songs as it were. After a full listen start to finish you would be left with enough of a feeling of hopefulness that and that you would also be intrigued enough to take a second listen. And maybe recover from the grief we all share in the loss of love and or loved ones."

Have a listen to the lead single "Moon" below and book the 31st down for the show (tickets will be available at the door).

Song of the Day: March 21, 2018 - "Congratulations" by Said the Whale

Last week Said the Whale announced a deluxe version of their most recent album, As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide, that includes 10(!) additional tracks, 5 B-sides, 4 acoustic versions, and 1 new cover song, teasing something from the Tragically Hip. You can check out one of those songs, a banger called "Congratulations", below. 

Not only that, but they're also starting a limited run, 5-episode podcast called Demoitis, to explore songs from the album, as well as chat with some of their pals in the music scene, like Max Kerman of Arkells, Graham Wright from Tokyo Police Club, Mother Mother's Ryan Guldemond, and more.

But wait! There's more! Said the Whale will also be a part of the returning SingItFwd tonight, a special Juno Awards edition, with Mother Mother, The Zolas, Louise Burns, and a bunch more, including (of course) Hey Ocean! The show benefits the St James Music Academy, so hopefully you'll make it down to the Vogue tonight! 

Song of the Day: March 20, 2018 - "We Find Love" by Daniel Caesar - #SingItFwd Cover

You may or may not have heard yet, but #SingItFwd is returning to Vancouver with a special JUNOS edition tomorrow!

Hey Ocean! is putting the event on and bringing friends like Mother Mother, The Zolas, Said The Whale, Dawn Pemberton, Louise Burns, Khari McClelland, and more - click here to see the lineup.

The event supports the St James Music Academy, raising awareness and money for this non-profit music school. You can see the band with some of the kids from the SJMA in this shot above!

Yesterday a cover of Daniel Caesar's "We Find Love" was released ft. members of Hey Ocean!, Mother Mother, Dawn Pemberton, Khari McClelland and, of course, the kids of the St James Music Academy. Check it out below!

GET YOUR TICKETS TO #SINGITFWD by CLICKING HERE.

Song of the Day: March 19, 2018 - "The Dream" by Rich Aucoin

There's so much new music right now it's hard to keep up with!

We have the final instalment of Rich Aucoin's new EP 'Hold', which is out now, with the final single titled "The Dream". Read his own words about the song:
“‘The Dream’ is a song about the contentment we can feel at an individual level when daydreaming or imagining a different world. It’s not about the achieving of making that world come to reality but looks at the various therapeutic benefits from such an endeavour. Whether it be imagining a time where you are not heartbroken, in an estrangement, or in conflict with the changes in your life, that power to picture yourself beyond the given moment is a useful tool for accepting the way things are and getting to that new spot, The Dream.”

Starting next week Rich will be biking across the US doing shows and raising money for the Canadian Mental Health Association and Mental Health America - you can make Canadian donations by clicking here.

Song of the Day: March 18, 2018 - "Nothing Can Take Us" by Adaline

So much new music this week, I'm finally getting to Adaline's new song "Nothing Can Take Us".

Shawna usually gives us dark and moody, but the new track is light and dancey, with a perfectly ear-worm chorus.

She says that the song is about "loyalty and the unbreakable ties we form through time, trust and sometimes forgiveness" - so take a listen below and happy Thursday!

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.

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.