Archive for June, 2011:
Shunda K – New Album
Shunda K of Yo! Majesty has a new solo album, The Most Wanted. Peep the video to the first single.
She is giving away an entire album of collabs for free. check out this track from it and download it hrrr.
Civil Civic Update
Our fave underground UK post punk, drum machine buzz band, Civil Civic have a new single / video from their forthcoming LP (scheduled for Oct).
If you pre-order the album you can get your hands on the single now. All money earned helps them to complete their album. So far they have raised $3,800 towards their $5000 goal! deets here.
Givers Not Takers
Givers are (safe to say) the best new band you’ve never heard of. An indie 5-piece with a slight afro influence out of Louisiana, they been riding on the hypetrain for a bit ever since they opened for Dirty Projectors at SXSW last spring. Well, now they’re officially signed and just released their full-length “In Light” this week. an impressive debut that shines summer album. If you’re down with the likes of Ra Ra Riot, Vampire Weekend, Mystery Jets, go check them… or be sad you didn’t.
http://giversmusic.wordpress.com/
www.myspace.com/giversmusic
YVR – New No Gold Video
No Gold are arguably one of the best Vancouver indie acts BUT, we STILL haven’t put on a show with them despite our best efforts.
Maybe they are just too busy making amazing music? I still love them. Maybe one day… #dreams
Their self titled new album on Unfamiliar is a gem and definitely worth purchasing on the vinyl long player.
They have a new video directed by Peter Hagge that features them on the roof of their Chinatown studio in Vancouver, in May.
NO GOLD // ‘PULUTI’ from HOLD//FAST on Vimeo.
They play in Toronto at NXNE today, June 17th and 18th. Spread the love.
No Gold – Resolver
Queeeeeensbridge
New Nas single is ridiculous. Reminds me of classic Nas material off “Illmatic.”
It’s been nearly three years since he’s released any new real solo work. “Life Is Good” is the title of the forthcoming album due for release later this year and it’s expected to have lots of collaborations including Kanye West and Frank Ocean.
LET’S GO
OK. So hockey in Vancouver is officially over. A lot of people are pissed. Some people lit cop cars on fire, some cried and some people drank their own pee BUT we’re over it. Thank god it’s summer. Well almost.
Ever wanted to HEAR Don Cherry’s suit? This is a falsetto away from being a Hercules and the Love Affair b-side.
