Songs of the Week: May 24 - 31, 2021

“All Roads” by Arkells

Not content with one potential “Song of the Summer” (with their banger “You Can Get It”, released in March), Arkells are back with another candidate: “All Roads”.

Frontman Max Kerman says “As we start to find our footing on a road back to some normalcy in our lives the sentiment ‘all roads lead me back to you’ is about trying to find your way back home. Home could be a person, a place, or a personal truth - the goal is to keep moving, keep learning, and you’ll find your way."
A perfect sentiment for the upcoming summer, the video also fits that vibe with a long drone shot following the band members at sunrise.

• Kirk

---

“Scratching Static (feat NNAMDÏ)” by Royal Canoe

Royal Canoe has revealed another track from their upcoming album Sidelining, out July 9th. “Scratching Static” features vocals from NNAMDÏ, and comes with a delightful video that is comprised entirely of animated gifs, appropriate to both the music and lyrics of the song. As someone that prides himself on his ability to find the perfect gif for any situation, I am very enamoured with this video.
Take a look below!

• Kirk

---

“Remember 01” by The Halluci Nation
ft. John Trudell & Black Bear

A Tribe Called Red is now The Halluci Nation - and with the name change, a new single (“Remember 01”) and upcoming album - One More Saturday Night out July 30th.

You might recognize the voice in the video from the previous album We Are The Halluci Nation - it’s poet and activist John Trudell.
The song is an ode to him and his words that inspired the group and as it says in the press release, “the video can be compared to that of a trailer for a movie about the birth of The Halluci Nation”.

I cannot wait for more, and for the day when I can see them perform live again!

• Christine
  

---

“Work” by Shad
ft. Skratch Bastid

This new song by Shad literally make my jaw drop. It hits so hard, has all of the classic Shad wit in the lyrics and features Skratch Bastid, so naturally I love it.

Then I cocked my head to the side and was like: “Wait…I know this drum beat.” - it took me a few second to realize it was sampled from a We Are The City song called “When I Dream I Dream Of You”.

Excuse me while I go listen to it 100 more times.

• Christine

Song of the Day: July 27, 2019 - "The OG" by A Tribe Called Red ft. Black Bear

Hello from Squamish, and more specifically, the Constellation Festival!

Kirk and I will be on the grounds tonight enjoying the set by A Tribe Called Red, which will hopefully include this new track that they just released called “The OG” which ft. Black Bear.

The press release says that more news is to come in 2019, which, if we’re getting singles, may suggest a new album to look forward to!

Song of the Day: November 13, 2017 - "The Light II" by A Tribe Called Red ft. Lido Pimienta

Another new video, this one for the collaboration between A Tribe Called Red and Polaris Prize 2017 winner Lido Pimienta!

The song "The Light II" was filmed in Santiago, Chile, and not only does Lido star in the video but she also directed it.

So many good things in one place...check it out below.

Song of the Day: December 12, 2016 - "The Virus" by A Tribe Called Red

I have been pretty obsessed with A Tribe Called Red's recent album We Are The Halluci Nation, so every time they release a new single or video I get excited. More reasons to share and spread the awesomeness of this record.

The latest is "The Virus", which features Saul Williams, and Chippewa Travellers, and has a brand new video - check it out below.

Song of the Day: August 18, 2016 - "SILA" by A Tribe Called Red ft. Tanya Tagaq

Another new single from A Tribe Called Red, this one featuring the incredibly talented Tanya Tagaq, called "SILA".

The new album We Are The Halluci Nation is about a month away, dropping on September 16th, and the group will be performing in Vancouver as part of the concert series at the PNE (free with admission) on August 31st. Check out the new single below!

Song of the Day: July 25, 2016 - "R.E.D." by A Tribe Called Red

A Tribe Called Red is back with another single, "R.E.D." featuring Yasiin Bey, Narcy & Black Bear. The song has a driving beat that I cannot wait to hear live at their show at the PNE on August 31st.

Their new album We Are The Halluci Nation comes out on September 16, but in the meantime, check out the new song below!

Song of the Day: June 07, 2016 "Stadium Pow Wow" by A Tribe Called Red ft Black Bear

Today's Song Of The Day is an awesome new one from A Tribe Called Red and it features the Black Bear Drum Group (check this video out...goosebumps!).

It's the first new track since the release of their EP Suplex last year, and it comes out just before the group will set out for their summer festival tour.

You can catch them in BC in Victoria for the Phillips Backyard Weekender in July, or at the PNE Summer Nights Concert series on August 31st. But first, have a listen to "Stadium Pow Wow" below!

Song of the Day: November 12, 2015 - "All Day" by A Tribe Called Red ft. Kool A.D. & Chippewa Travelers

This will definitely wake you up today and get you out of bed and want to dance even before you have your first hit of caffeine.
A Tribe Called Red has released a new track called "All Day" which features Kool A.D. and Chippewa Travelers, as they gear up to head out on an Australian tour.

They said the song was a summer jam, but missed a NA release, so while we enter into winter, and they're heading towards summer, picture yourself on a beach somewhere while you listen.