Vancouver’s Snak the Ripper has a voice that tells a story before he even spits a rhyme. His voice is raw with emotion and it’s fuelled by a passionate anger that is sure to make the girls squirm, in more ways than one.

He’s garnered an impressive virtual following over the past couple of years with Yelawolf, Tech N9ne, and Raekwon all calling themselves fans.  And for my fellow street art enthusiasts, you may remember Snak from the Stompdown Killaz graffiti movement that was featured in Banksy’s Oscar nominated documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop”. You can check out some of Snak’s personal graffiti below.

Snak is currently working on his third solo album “White Dynamite”, which is set for an early 2012 release date.  But if you’re still itching for a Ripper fix, he recently teamed up with Canadian dupstep giant Datsik and the result is BANGING.  “Fully Blown” is an epileptic shock to the ears or as I like to call it, sound on speed.  Enjoy the ride.

Datsik & Snak The Ripper – Fully Blown 

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Check out the new song by TEEN DAZE, “Brooklyn Sunburn” and a remix he did for YOUNG LIARS. Stay tuned for his first full length out on May 22nd.(day after my birthday!) You can also catch him djing at The Astoria this Saturday along with da WC djs!!

Teen Daze – Brooklyn Sunburn
Young Liars – Colours (Teen Daze Remix)

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Love this music video for The SSRIs “CLAY FACE, MEAT BOOTS”! Done by the talented and crazy Owen Ellis. Its all about the trials and tribulations of an egg. Check it out.

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ADAM KADMON is a dance-punk/noise trio from Vancouver or as it’s described on their facebook “2 polite quiet asians and one loud outgoing white boy”.

Their music is definitely not for the faint at heart. A key feature is definitely the hypnotic catchy bass lines and 90′s feel. Even though KADMON is fairly new to the scene both of the shows they’ve played have been packed full. It probably has something to do with the fact that even though there is an obvious comparison to DFA 1979 they’re doing something different from a lot of the other bands in Vancouver. Not to mention they cover songs like Alice Deejays ‘Better off alone’! Oh and the lead singer is kind of a babe. Make sure to keep an eye out for their next show as I’m sure they will only get bigger and better.

ADAM KADMON – Paternal Love

ADAM KADMON – White Robe

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Tons of outstanding tracks have recently been inspired by Lana Del Rey’s “Video Games” including this lil’ diddy from our boy Don Cash. Check out the LP, “City“, here.

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Winnie wants to know if she should bring them out… what do the haters say? Check their free mix-tape here.

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In a minute and thirty-seven seconds Frank Ocean does something that most male artists can’t do given twice that time frame.  Put simply, he makes you want to do everything that your conservative mother told you not to. He even makes Juicy Fruit seem dirty.

“Voodoo” was dropped via Ocean’s Tumblr a few days back and its everything that you’ve come to expect from this member of the Odd Future cohort. It’s smooth, sexy, and scandalously seductive. Although It’s still unclear whether this track will appear on his debut studio album, which is set for a spring release, I doubt anyone will complain if it is.

 Frank Ocean – Voodoo 

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Here’s an overdose of some tunes we’ve been listening to. Let me know what ya’ll think in the comment section. DO IT.

Locals No Gold just released a new single that the Fader permiered… .
No Gold – Good & Bad

Priory is a band we’ve been enjoying for a while now… weather or not they have two one hit wonders is still up for debate. Check out their self titled EP here.
Priory – Lady of Late

Evan Voytas grew up on Elvis and The Righteous Brothers and discovered Jazz in his late teens. He’s a Los Angeles-based singer/multi-instrumentalist born in rural Pennsylvania.
Evan Voytas – I Took A Trip on A Plane

Gauntlet Hair are an interesting group. They released a few tracks maybe half a year ago and have been getting mixed reviews since.
Gauntlet Hair – Top Bunk

This guy has a pretty cute musical demeanour. Poor Spirits continues to remain an endearing mystery we know little about.
Poor Spirits – Benefits

These boys are great. Native Torontonians Ruby Coast released this track a while ago and didn’t do much with it.
Ruby Coast – Whatever This Is

So much love… enough said.
The Rural Alberta Advantage – Under The Knife

Suckers are doing a large-scale North American tour with label buddies Local Natives soon… check SongKick for dates.
Suckers – Black Sheep

City of Glass are comprised of the two most scholarly gentlemen I’ve come across; Michael and David. Their track, Tourist, from The “Diving Bell EP” is a bit of an older tune…
City of Glass – Tourist

Last but certainly not least, we have RACES. Their debut LP is scheduled for March but you can snag some of their tunes on teh interwebz already.

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PICTUREPLANE – Body Mod (KRUSHT remix) from PɨK on Vimeo.

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It’s been a few years since Chairlift graced our television screens in that acid inspired Nano chrome commercial and the wait has done them some good.

Although I have a great distain for anything sentimental, I’m in full blown teenage lust with “I Belong in Your Arms”, the third cut off Chairlift’s sophomore album “Something”. It reminds me of a time when a dude standing outside your window with a boom box was the ultimate gesture and every girl just wanted to be pretty in pink.

This Brooklyn pop duo, which consists of Caroline Polachek and Patrick Wimberly, have an infectious chemistry that warms your heart and makes texting obnoxious emoticons a viable option. From the echoing synths to her whimsically dreamy vocals, its 80′s pop perfection.  And while I think Valentine’s Day is the work of Hallmark and the devil, this track is a must for all those mixtapes I’m sure ya’ll are making.

Chairlift – I Belong in Your Arms 

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Future ft T.I. – Magic (Remix)

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Meet Cyclist, a DJ / Electronic artists that had recently migrated from Winnipeg to Vancouver. Now picture yourself in a rave that’s happening in an empty subway tunnel in an early 80’s flashback, that should be about the right spot. This man has got a sonic identity that’s all own, blending the pulse of the club with swooping melodramatic atmospheres.

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“UTOPIA: 2nd Annual Festival of Women in Digital Culture CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OF WOMEN DIGITAL ARTISTS: Media artists, mobile technology, gaming, video + VJs, electronic music (DJs and producers), hackers, writers, educators, and you! Utopia, presented by W2, is NOW accepting submissions for its 2nd annual festival and showcase of women in digital culture.”
DATE: March 3 – 10, 2012
LOCATION: W2 Media Cafe
For more info on how to apply click here.
Previous artists include: Peaches, Blondtron, Betti Ford, Isis (formerly of Thunderheist) and many more.

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