Song of the Day: July 19, 2019 - "Compare" by FRANKIIE

I looooove the bass line in this new tune from Vancouver band FRANKIIE - it’s exactly the song I needed this morning.

They’ve just announced their new album, Forget Your Head, and released the track, and lyric video for, “Compare”. I could tell right off the bat the song was about social media and how people present themselves online (authentic or illusion) - and the press release confirmed it.

The band’s new album will be out on September 20th through Paper Bag Records, and I can’t wait for the release show (which we’ll definitely inform you about!).

Song of the Day: July 03, 2019 - "Saint" by Sarah Jickling and Her Good Bad Luck

Sarah Jickling has announced her new album (The Family Curse), which will be released on November 8th, and we have a new single and video as well.

”Saint” is the first song off of the new album, which will see her exploring “mental illness within families and intergenerational trauma, and documents her childhood experiences and revelations about her family’s history of bipolar disorder.”

The video for the song has Sarah performing aerial arts, and is emotional and beautiful to watch, especially with the contrast of the tough subject she is covering. Check it out below.

Song of the Day: June 28, 2019 - "Just Walk Away" by Louise Burns

Whatever you think your “summer jam” is, forget about it. Delete it, remove it from all playlists, and never listen to it again, because your NEW ‘song of the summer’ is the latest single from Vancouver’s Louise Burns.

“Just Walk Away” is the first single from her anticipated fourth full-length album Portraits, and is a deceptively upbeat & poppy song with a distinct tropical vibe, hiding what seem like lyrics with a darker edge.

Have a listen for yourself!

Song of the Day: June 25, 2019 - "Part Of You" by Adaline

It’s been a minute since we last heard new music from Adaline, but she just released a brand new song, in advance of an EP called dear illusion coming out later this year.

“Part Of You” is what Adaline does best, an insanely catchy pop song with dark undertones, with a video that touches on themes of body positivity. Adaline says "When I was out looking for wardrobe for the video I got a call from the director. She said, 'you're always draped and covered in photos/videos, but this song is about being exposed. I think you should dance around in your underwear'. She was right, I'm generally quite conservative in what I wear so my initial reaction was fear but I immediately said yes." About body image, she reveals: "I knew it would challenge me in a way that would be incredibly healing. I'm not the first curvy woman in the world to struggle with body love, especially in my younger years. So when life gives a platform and an opportunity to face some past trauma you accept. The song called for vulnerability and I wanted to share that artistically in a very honest way."

Song of the Day: June 24, 2019 - "As The River Flows" by Wallis Bird

I feel like at least once a year at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, I discover one new artist that I take an immediate shine to, and last year was Wallis Bird (who performed in a workshop with Skye Wallace).

So I was happy to hear new music from the Irish singer, in the form of “As The River Flows”, the first single from her upcoming album Woman.

The song builds in intensity -- musically and lyrically -- and if it’s any indication, the new album is going to be a force of nature.

Song of the Day: June 23, 2019 - "Mo' Bing" by RC3PO

Last week saw the team up of Winnipeg powerhouses Royal Canoe and 3PEAT for a new project dubbed RC3PO.

“Mo’ Bing” is the latest song from the collaboration, which resulted in a 4-song EP, featuring some of Royal Canoe’s distinctive beats, underneath rapping from 3PEAT’s Steve, Egg, and Dill The Giant.

Check out the video below!

Song of the Day: June 22, 2019 - "Hanging On A Line" by Begonia

I’ve been eagerly anticipating the debut full length album from Begonia, and now it’s been announced: Fear comes out September 13, and we’ve got the first taste of it with the lead single, “Hanging On A Line”.

She says the song is about “seriously falling in love in the club. Sometimes anything seems possible when you're slightly intoxicated and there's a sub bass vibrating through your body. Amidst all this there are two extra underlying messages; try to be a good person and remember to stay hydrated.”

You can also catch Begonia TODAY at 3:45 for a free show at the Vancouver Art Gallery, as part of the Vancouver Jazz Fest!

Song of the Day: June 21, 2019 - "Better Days" by The Darcys

Okay, so I’m a little late on this new one from The Darcys, but “Better Days” is the newest in a string of singles from the band, hopefully leading up to a new album (though nothing official is announced… yet).

Sure to be a staple on all summer jam playlists, singer Jason Couse says “For us, ‘Better Days’ is about trusting that even in the darkest moments, better days lay ahead. We want everyone to know that we’ve been there, that we all face moments of sadness, fear, regret and frustration, but these experiences allow us to grow. We hope this song encourages people to keep their heads up, to stay optimistic and to take care of themselves.”

Take a listen below!