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Superhumanoids – Too Young For Love
This jam is too chill for words. However, I will say this…LA’s Superhumanoids make me feel like a crazed hormonal teenager all over again.
Superhumanoids – Too Young For Love
posted by @clarkbs
Come Friday Opening Night
There’s a new Friday night spot for our Vancouver friends.
Come Friday is the new weekly at the Cobalt that aims to please with a reliable lineup of bands, records, beers and buddy hangouts!
Deejays TREVOR RISK and WinnieCooper’s CHRISTIAN FLORES will be playing pop songs your new boyfriend doesn’t know about.
And for opening night those dreamy dreamboats PLEASURE CRUISE are playing this Friday night too!
Plus photos by Lindsay’s Diet and super duper cheap drinks – duh!
Click here to DOWNLOAD the COME FRIDAY mixtape
Happy Mondays – “Step On” – Stuff It In Mix
Pulp – “Monday Morning”
Weekend – “Monday Morning”
The Rolling Stones – “Ruby Tuesday”
The Undertones – “Wednesday Week”
Asobi Seksu – “Thursday”
Air France – “Maundy Thursday”
Black Leotard Front – “Casual Friday”
The Strange Boys – “Friday In Paris”
The Pains of Being Pure At Heart – “Come Saturday”
Girls Names – “Black Saturday”
Yuck – “Sunday”
Morrissey – “Everyday Is Like Sunday”
SEE YOU FRIDAY AT THE COBALT!
Hooray For Earth – True Loves (Video)
For all my fellow homies not leaving for a fun-filled weekend at Sasquatch this AM, here’s a little track to make you feel a little bit better about your existence.
posted by @clarkbs
The Magician and the Gates of Love
The Magician and the Gates of Love have an interesting back-story; so let me break it down for you.
Langley native Nathan Moes is the Magician and after releasing his debut EP in the fall of 2008 he garnered a pretty impressive local following. But he’s recently teamed up with The Gates of Love, also hailing from the Langley area, to create a live act that is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.
Playing piano-driven pop songs reminiscent of the 1960’s, this musical collaboration creates a sonic atmosphere that will make you want to spoon your hunny for days. Seriously, it’s almost dangerous. So bring your favorite bb’s out to FIVESIXTY on Thursday, as the Magician and the Gates of Love will be playing with five other bands to support Breast Cancer. They’re on first (8:00 pm) so don’t be late. Tickets are $12 in advance and you can purchase them here.
Check out my interview with Nathan (aka the Magician) below.
Describe The Magician & the Gates of Love in five words or less
Harmony heavy classic-ish pop.
Describe the Beach Boys in five words or less.
Summertime pop for happy humans.
If your music were a type of car, what would it be?
Toyota Tercel. Reliable. Won’t blow you away, but it’ll get you there.
What was your biggest (musical) guilty pleasure growing up?
Steve Bell, Parish of Little Clifton, T.I.
If you could be any superhero in the world, what would you choose?
Wolverine. Regenerative powers to recover from any wound, live near forever.
What do you miss most about the 90’s?
Playing on high school sports teams, going to Vancouver Canadians games for Justin Meyer’s birthday parties, the Vancouver 86rs, Vancouver Grizzlies, and EA Sports NHL 92-93.
If I wanted to seduce a guy with a song from The Magician & the Gates of Love , which one should I choose?
Most songs run on themes of unrequited love, shame and regret…these are real dead ends for seduction. Your best bet is to bump the stereo off as you glide towards him.
How has teaming up with The Gates of Love affected your music?
We jam more, we cover songs more…Both of which are not features of bands that usually pique my interest, but when it’s you playing the instruments, it’s too much to resist. I get excited to play weddings and sing Sam Cooke, CCR, and James Brown songs.
What can we expect from your show on the 24 at FIVESIXTY?
A few new songs, hopefully. And generally, positivity. We play to have fun. But with a maximum one cover song.
posted by @clarkbs
Superhero – Vancouver Remix Project Vol I.
Let’s get today started with a little WinnieCooper exclusive.
Superhero are a Vancouver based electro duo who are just getting set to launch the “Vancouver Remix Project Vol I.” This will be the first in a series of works that will feature remixes of existing local talent from all over the Lower Mainland. Volume I includes fresh new takes on Data Romance and E.D.G.E (jelly fish recordings). And if the awesomeness of these tracks are any indicator, I srsly can’t wait for Volume II to drop.
You can download the second track from hip-hop artist/producer e.d.g.e below.
e.d.g.e - Dig It (Superhero Remix)
posted by @clarkbs
New White Lung
How cool would it be to play in a band with three of the hottest punk rock chicks around? Ask Kenny from White Lung (srsly though, ask him). Your favourite Vancouver grunge band has a new album coming out on the 29th of May and you best be listening; get on my level.
White Lung have more or less mastered the essence of their genre. Their new album “Sorry” is like re-living your first show in your early teens… you better have hoped you brought two pairs of underwear. Can’t relate? Talk to me after you’ve blasted through the album next week.
Catch White Lung at their CD Release this Thursday night @ The Biltmore and check out their tour dates here and catch them in a city near you.
Posted by John
Bravestation – Signs of the Civilized (Video)
From their upcoming debut album Giants & Dreamers.
posted by @clarkbs
Interview – Young Liars
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, Young Liars are Vancouver’s next big thing. And in terms of mainstream appeal, they possess everything needed to take their talent to screaming fans in Hong Kong.
So I highly suggest jumping on this bandwagon before some MTV journalist is telling you how sick these dudes are three months from now. Their even playing at FIVESIXTY this Thursday and tickets are only $12.00, which is pretty damn reasonable considering you’ll be paying triple that when they’re selling out Rogers Arena. The show is also a breast cancer fundraiser, so it’s pretty much a win-win. They’ll also be five other bands and a raffle with over $2000 in prizes.
Check out my interview with the intensely charismatic Jordan Raine below.
Describe Young Liars in five words or less.
Focused, scattered, excited, apprehensive, thoughtful.
Describe FIVESIXTY in five words or less.
Visually and aurally pleasing.
If you could play/tour with any band/artist in the world who would it be and why?
Talking Heads in 1984. Why? David Byrne.
Young Liars have a close relationship with numerous local bands in Vancouver. Do you think this is important and have Oh No! Yoko returned your keys yet?
It’s a lot of fun hanging out and folks who love creating music like we do. There are similar joys and frustrations to share. And no, we’re still missing those keys.
Do you guys consciously make music that people can dance to or does this just come naturally?
Half and half. We write lots of tracks that aren’t danceable, but we like music that has a good feel so we usually leave the more mellow tracks on the cutting room floor. At least, we have so far.
How have your girlfriends/friends/wives reacted to all the press regarding your bands good looks?
Positive vibes, all positive vibes.
What’s the best Young Liars make out song?
I don’t know, you tell me. My favourite to play right now is Newton, Forgive Me.
Young Liars – Newton, Forgive Me
If your band were the cast of “Community”, who would be the following?
I’ve never watched it, but according to Andrew, Angelo is Jeff AND Troy combined, Andrew is Abed Nadir, and Wes is Annie. Ty and I don’t fit any of the characters that well.
You recently released a video for your single “Colours”, were any of you self-conscious about wearing all white?
Though you can’t see it in the video, Angelo was rocking some all-white daisy dukes for most of the night. He eventually covered up with another pair of white pants though I’m not sure if it was for vanity reasons or body warmth.
What can we expect from Young Liars in the coming year?
An LP, touring, and a Talking Heads cover.
posted by @clarkbs
