Song of the Day: June 06, 2018 - "Fade To Black" by Born Ruffians

Born Ruffians' album Uncle, Duke and The Chief is one of my favourite albums so far this year (and in this Polaris Prize cycle), and the band just released a video for the song "Fade To Black".

It's made up of footage from the band's recent cross-Canada tour (including shots from the Vancouver stop...I can tell by the lighting and the clothes), as well as some...rather creepy shots of the band. You'll have to take a look below (and try to avoid motion sickness from the found-footage style of shooting).

Song of the Day - May 04, 2018 - "Crooked Tooth" by Little Junior

Well this is convenient timing, Toronto's Little Junior, who are in town tonight, opening for Born Ruffians at Fortune (click here for event), just released a new single: "Crooked Tooth".

Their debut album, Hi, comes out on May 11th, so you're sure to hear a whole bunch of songs from the album tonight! In the meantime, preview "Crooked Tooth" below!

Song of the Day: March 31, 2018 - "I Really Like You" by Little Junior (Carly Rae Jepsen cover)

Not sure I knew that I needed a shot-for-shot remake of Carly Rae Jepsen's song "I Really Like" you, covered by Toronto power-pop band Little Junior, that stars Schitt's Creek's Annie Murphy in a (pretty freaky) Tom Hanks mask...but I guess I did.

From the band:
"Whatever money we get for covering this tune by the flawless Carly Rae Jepsen is going to Youth Line, a youth-led organization that provides peer support for LGBTQ2 youth in Toronto. It's a great cause and we feel we have a responsibility to use our privilege to give back to our community. To our LGBTQ2 family and friends: we see you, we're here for you." - Rane Elliott-Armstrong

Also, good luck getting it un-stuck from your brain after watching it!

P.S. The band will be on tour across Canada with Born Ruffians, including a stop in Vancouver on May 4th at Fortune Sound Club.

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: November 20, 2017 - "Forget Me" by Born Ruffians

Another new song from Born Ruffians and an album announcement - Uncle, Duke & The Chief will be released on February 16th 2018!

The new song, "Forget Me", is the second part in a video series directed by Leah Fay Goldstein and Peter Dreimanis of July Talk - click here to see the first video for "Love Too Soon".

Make sure you grab some tissues, as this one's a doozie...

Song of the Day: October 30, 2017 - "Love Too Soon" by Born Ruffians

We've got a new single AND a video from Ontario's Born Ruffians, called "Love Too Soon", and fun fact, the video was directed by Leah and Peter from July Talk!

The Ruffians have just wrapped up their tour with the New Pornographers, and if you're wondering when you can see Luke Lalonde next, he recently made his acting debut in a film called Sundowners (which Leah is also in) - check out the trailer here, and you can rent the film (in Canada) in iTunes by clicking HERE.

Song of the Day: November 21, 2015 - "Bent Out Of Shape" by Young Rival

I don't know if I need to say much about the video that Young Rival released for their track "Bent Out Of Shape" from their new release Interior Light...you should just watch it below.

Then practice your own dance moves because TONIGHT Young Rival are performing at the Imperial, along with the Born Ruffians... for more info click here.

Song Of The Day: July 30, 2015 - "We Made It" Born Ruffians

Born Ruffians have announced they have a new album, RUFF, coming out on October 2nd, and have released their debut track titled "We Made It".

Along with the track they put out a long list of tour dates including a show at The Imperial here in Vancouver on November 21st.

Check out the song below: