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Winnie’s OLIO Picks
Olio is upon us September 22nd-25th and it’s time to have some fun. Here are some of the (mostly musical) things we are looking forward to. There are plenty of other marvelous things that exceed our breadth of knowledge so check out the full schedule which also includes art and film events.
Full weekend passes are $50 or day passes are $25. Ticket can be bought at Zulu or Redcat records or online here.
Active Child
Pitchfork basically panned Active Child’s new album giving it a 7.2. Personally it’s one of my favorites of this year and it deserves at least an 8.2 For anyone who like Austra, Bjork or James Blake.
Active Child – Call Me Tonight
11:30 Saturday September 24th at Electric Owl
Peter & Chris
Peter & Chris are a comedy duo. They were recently one of the top acts in the Vancouver Fringe Festival. They are part of 11 acts in the Olio Sketch Comedy show.
8pm Friday September 23rd at the Biltmore
Bonjay
From Toronto to us. For fans of Santigold, M.I.A. Rye Rye.
Friday September 23rd 11pm @ Fortune Sound Club
Blood Diamonds
Vancouver’s latest internet darling playing his unique brand of r n b / hip hop infused tropical dance music.
Blood Diamonds – Another Day (Blood Diamonds Remix)
11:30 Saturday September 24th at the Waldorf
Braids / Painted Palms
Polaris prize nominees from Montreal with Painted Palms one of the best bands you have yet to hear. ++ Terror Bird and yours truly djing.’
12am / 11pm Friday Sept 23rd at Electric Owl.
Glass Candy / Chromatics
Dark Italo Disco. These bands are worth the price of admission just to see front women, Ruth Radelet and Ida No ooze sexiness.
Thursday September 22nd @ Republik 12:30am / 1:30am
Chateau Marmont & Revolver
Minimal techno from Paris.
Revolver – Balulalow (Fiveng Remix)
Saturday September 24th 10 / 11pm
Teen Daze, Sun Wizard, Peace
Sun Wizard have a polished rock sound. Peace are one of my local faves. With the dreamy Teen Daze.
Peace – The Uma Uma Truth List
Sun Wizard – Worlds Got a Handle
Saturday September 24th at the Cobalt 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30
Tittsworth
Apart from having a funny name, Tittsworth has rocked a party or two.
Tittsworth & Alvin Risk- Pendejas by Tittsworth
Chapel arts Saturday Sept 24 12am-3:30am
Indian Wars
Vancouver’s Indian Wars brand of rock and roll is perfect for shooting cans off the back fence or robbing a bank. They play with Needles/Pins and Ladyhawk.
***Update**** Indian Wars have had to pull out.
11pm Friday Sept 23rd at the Biltmore
AraabMuzik
Current fave on high rotation. Winnie Cooper’s Christian Flores deejaying too.
At Fortune Sound Club Thursday 22nd 12:30 am
Toro Y Bro / Braids / Teen Gaze 3/28
Monday. It was raining, it was cold, it was a little bit lonely.
Unless you happened to be at the Biltmore, amongst a sold out crowd, dancing and sweating to the Toro Y Moi. The night opened with a set by Abbotsford’s own Teen Daze which got people moving their feet.
Braids – Glass Deers (Teen Daze Remix)
Next up was Braids. There has been a lot of talk about these guys lately, and they live up to every word of it. Braids are the next best thing and do not forget it. The voice of lead singer Raphaelle Standell-Preston pierced and uplifted amidst an evolving musical backdrop. The songs came and went but the music did not stop once during the set.
There was a certain ebb and flow to Braids that was impressive. At times the floor was moving, spurred on by beats akin to early Animal Collective. While at other times the pace slackened and it seemed as if they were drawing us all into a dream. One was left feeling relaxed and satisfied. A perfect way to feel before seeing Toro Y Moi.
Toro Y Moi – New Beat
Normally made up solely of Chazwick Bundick, Toro Y Moi has switched things up for this tour. Bundick is now playing with a full band. The result is a lot more engaging and fun to watch although it does lose some of the diy bedroom produced charm in the process.
I did miss the signature foot shuffle dance moves of solo Bundick. The songs were upbeat yet still retained the relaxed vibe that is the corner stone of chillwave. With their latest album Underneath The Pine, the Toro sound has moved into disco territory with his latest release. The execution of the songs was near perfection, which is more exciting to see in a band than in a solo act. The place was packed and loving it, more than enough proof that Toro Y Moi has survived the sophomore curse and will continue to survive for a long time.
-Rob Cameron
the interview show: Ghostkeeper
When I called to interview Ghostkeeper, Sarah was talking care of business–in the bathroom. Luckily, Sarah from the band spoke with me for a bit while I waited. The first thing Shane did when he got on the phone was describe himself as a B.F.I. (You will have to listen to hear what that stands for.) After that, I had no idea what to expect next.
Ghostkeeper are one of the more interesting bands on the Flemish Eye label (home of red hot indie acts like Women, Chad VanGaalen and Braids to name a few).
Ghostkeeper on the interview show
Ghostkeeper “Haunted” My fav Ghostkeeper track. Shane talks about the first time he set eyes on Sarah.
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Don’t F’ing Miss This. Ok?
This Friday we have one of our most exciting shows ever. Yepppppp.
Braids (Montreal) one of the top emerging Canadian acts according to some people are bringing along tour buddies GOBBLE GOBBLE (San Francisco) who have also been blowing up on the internetz.
As if that wasn’t good enough, we also have one of Pitchfork’s latest darling, Teen Daze from Abbotsford. His first Vancouver show ever / 2nd show ever played.
Also East Van faves, MT-40.
Oh and its at Goodie, (ask around for addy) so you know it will be proper crazy just as it was last Friday…
Tell yr friends, friends do not let friends miss good shows. Get there early, Teen Daze is on at 10 followed by MT-40, Braids and then GOBBLE will close things out proper and sweaty….
Munch Munch
Our pal Gobble Gobble doing his pac man routine on tha Pixies!
Gobble Gobble – Where is My Mind (Pixies Blasphemy)
Fyi, MR GG is bringing his unique brand of rave thrash punk or whatever you want to call it to Vancouver, June 11th for a sneaky basement show @ Gooody.
With Braids(montreal) and Makeout Videotape…who ya miight of heard of! exciting stuffsies.
psss check out GG originals on his myspace
