Neko Case – The Orpheum Theatre – Sept 20, 2013 She may be American by birth but Vancouver is a like home for Neko Case, finding her way here for Art College then performing with numerous bands including vocals with Th New Pornographers before returning south of the border to settle in Seattle and finding…
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Kaskade Releases ‘Atmosphere’
This week, American DJ/Producer Kascade released his 8th studio album, Atmosphere, on Ultra Music. Called “his biggest album ever” by Rolling Stone, Atmosphere has grand, anthemic dance tracks alongside minimalist love songs. Featuring Kascade’s favoured vocalists Haley and Becky Jean Williams as well as new collaborators School of Seven Bells. Canadian content comes from the…
Jay Brannan releases “Around The World in 80 Jays” EP
American singer-songwriter/actor, Jay Brannan has just released a unique and ambitious EP, “Around The World in 80 Jays“ (you can see why the title caught my attention). A selection of 9 cover songs sung in 6 different languages, the artist showed his nerves in tweets announcing the launch of the EP. ” @JayBrannan oh god…
The Postal Service delivers…finally
The Postal Service – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – July 16, 2013 A decade after their critically acclaimed album “Give Up” was released, The Postal Service has reunited, re-released the album and headed out on tour. Their first ever visit to Vancouver brought them to the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for an electrifying set….
Surfer Blood rides a rock wave
Surfer Blood – Commodore Ballroom – May 31, 2013 Coming from Florida, Surfer Blood are surrounded by sun, sand and surf on a regular basis and that is reflected in their upbeat, pop infused rock stylings. Like the second coming of the Beach Boys albeit with a harder edge, Surfer Blood are able to…
Fish & Bird touring BC
Acclaimed local folk group Fish & Bird are getting back to work after a short winter break following a busy schedule for the last few years. Although for this group a ‘break’ just means the members went on and did their own projects and tours before reassembling to get back to the Fish & Bird…
The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra hit the road
The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra is in for a busy month. In support of their recently released album, “Follow My Lead, Lead Me To Follow” the Victoria quintet has hit the road throughout Alberta and British Columbia. Their stage-filling sound will echo across the provinces as towns are treated to the band’s acoustic blend of folk,…