Vancouver party rockers, Humans have a brand new exciting EP up for fresh ear harvest today.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/traps/id507957101

Next week, if you see someone busting moves awkwardly at the bus stop you’ll know what’s up. Winnie has had the privilege to preview the new EP and there are some serious chest bursting dance tracks mixed in with some surprisingly thoughtful journeys. You can see Humans at the Winnie Cooper SXSW Showcase in Austin March 17th, as well as Winnie’s showcase in Los Angeles in March 8th at Dim Mak Studios.

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We’re super excited at Winnie headquarters to announce Winniecooper.net & BeatRoute Magazine’s official SXSW showcase B.C. Buds.

We’re bringing the diversity of the Canadian west coast’s music scene to Austin y’all.

March 17, 2012 at Maggie Mae’s (512 Trinity Street – Austin, TX)

8PM – 2AM
RSVP to: rsvp@beatroute.ca

Event page.

CHAINS OF LOVE :: http://chainsoflove.bandcamp.com/ 8pm

Chains of Love has effectively bridged the gap between the nostalgic pop sounds of the ’60s with a modern and elegant twist. All hailing from Vancouver, BC this five-piece started in December 2010, referencing certain artists such as Gail Harris, Ike & Tina, The Ronnettes, and The Shangri-la’s by using their lo-fi recording styles as a blueprint for what they wanted to hear in music today. Open up your heart and let Chains be your rock and soul salvation.

DAN MANGAN :: http://www.danmanganmusic.com/ 9pm

Once a mere fresh faced folk singer from Vancouver Canada, Dan Mangan is blowing up on the world’s doorstep with four JUNO nominations this year, including Best New Artist & Songwriter of the Year. The evolution of Mangan’s music is instinctively in line with its breadth and sincerity. As his art has developed, so has the story behind its constant and exponential proliferation. Mangan’s latest opus, Oh Fortune, was released on Arts & Crafts late last year and is a rich, textured, indie-folk(ish) statement that explores the genre’s boundaries with great influence from his band.

SAID THE WHALE :: http://saidthewhale.com/ 10pm

In the five years since Said The Whale formed, the band’s hook-heavy, pop-rock sound has propelled them to successes that include a nationally televised documentary, a JUNO Award victory for best new artist, and a seemingly endless series of tours around the globe. In an age of overnight internet sensations, theirs is a true grassroots success story that has allowed the group to take its place among the Canadian indie rock elite.

SLAM DUNK :: http://www.slamdunkband.com/ 11pm

Described as the “E-Street band on Crack”, Slam Dunk’s live shows command people to lose their shiiiit to a blend of shout-along choruses and twisting fuzz-guitar melodies. With the help of Vancouver producer Colin Stewart (Black Mountain, New Pornographers), Slam Dunk were able to capture the intense energy of their live performances on the recent full-length album, The Shivers.

HUMANS :: http://dashumans.com/ 12am

Humans are an electro dance party duo from Vancouver, BC. Robbie Slade and Peter Ricq got together in 2008 and instantly started creating dance floor bangers. The release of their latest EP Traps on Hybridity Music this spring solidifies the duo as an act that will not only make you sweat but you will also never forget.

MONOLITHIUM :: https://www.facebook.com/monolithiummm 1am

A child of hip-hop and a student of contemporary electronic music, Monolithium’s sound is the axiom where funk, techno and grime coalesce into concise, focused dancefloor pressure. Chris Longshanks’ debut EP, Simon & G-Funk (via Error Broadcast) is packed with psychedelic crunk from another realm altogether, combining the structures of hip-hop with tough, sexy grooves & colourful synth work.

For media requests or information on any showcasing talent:
Glenn Alderson
glenn@beatroute.ca

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Okay, we all love Vancouver, there’s no denying that.  But sometimes the weather can really rain on our parade, literally. And I don’t know about you, but Winnie is craving some glorious sunshine.  That’s why “we’re going going back back to cali cali.”  Well, L.A. to be more precise.

Obviously we’re not going alone. We’ve called some of the hottest up and coming acts in the industry and their combined talents are sure to blow your musical mind. It’s all going down Friday, March 9 at Dim Mak Studios in Hollywood and here’s who we’re bringing with us:

Paul Devro
Before he left L.A. to work as Diplo’s right hand man running the Mad Decent Label, Paul invented the modern dance party in Vancouver.  Now he shares the stage with Boyz Noize, Justice, Fake Blood, and A-trak, just to name a few.

Paul Devro – Everywhere

Benzona
Benzona, also with Mad Decent, is a former Winnie Cooper contributor who is quickly making a name for himself with his fun Colombian-infused disco house sets. Download one of his dope ass mixes here.

Humans
This Vancouver based duo have a strong local following that’s grown rapidly since making appearances at Pop Montreal, CMJ, SXSW, and NXNE.  They’ve even shared the stage with such Canadian favorites as Broken Social Scene, Chromeo, and Junior Boys.  And after blowing up the City of Angels for the first time, these boys will be heading to Austin for Winnie’s showcase at SXSW.

Humans – De Ciel 

CBG (Chill Black Guys)
Chill Black Guys (CBG), who hail from the L.A./Bay area, are a hip-hop group on the verge of signing a major record deal.  You may also know them from their popular music video’s, which feature friend and recent breakout star Kreayshawn.

Chill Black Guys – Heavy Metal 

Tribe of Zebras
A new producer/DJ duo that have been making ground djing parties at various Hollywood hot spots over the past few years.  They’ve remixed everyone from Gotye to the Morning Benders and still find time to produce their own music.

Gotye Feat. Kimbra - Somebody That I Used To Know (Tribe Of Zebras Remix)

Glover Junior
Producer and DJ for the CBG who loves playing music for drunk people.

Tickets are $10 in advance, which you can purchase here, and $15 at the door.  For more information visit our event page.

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Yes Nice Remixed is a collaboration EP involving Oh No! Yoko, HUMANS, Tribe of Zebras and Germany Germany… download a free copy on their BandCamp here.

Horses (HUMANS Remix) by FluidArt

Horses (Tribe of Zebras Remix) by FluidArt

Empty Spaces (Oh No! Yoko Remix) by FluidArt

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At W2 this Friday, Dec. 16, 2011

:: Holiday Hustle is a three-floor festival reflecting the diverse nature of BeatRoute Magazine, Western Canada’s premiere arts & entertainment monthly. Featuring proud supporters of music, Scion Canada and Red Bull, presenting distinguished acts from Vancouver’s burgeoning music scene and beyond — No Sinner, The Jolts, Duffy & The Doubters, Bankrobber + DJ sets by No Gold, Hyaenas, Humans, Jokers Of The Scene (Fools Gold), Nautiluss and a secret guest. Seasonal media arts installations by W2 artists bring light to the winter darkness with innovative and interactive installations throughout the W2 Media Cafe. Community Thrift & Vintage and ALIVE Urban Aboriginal Artisans will also be hosting a vintage clothing sale and craft market that is not to be missed.

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Bankrobber – The End

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This month, the interview show attended the Vancouver International Film Festival and chatted with some of the brilliant minds behind some of the best shows on TV: Alexandra Cunningham started on HBO’s Rome and spent some time on ABC’s Desperate Housewives and now is the head writer on NBC’s Prime Suspect; Aaron Zelman started on Law & Order then moved to Damages and now heads up AMC’s The Killing.

We also chat with 3 of our favorite local bands about how film has influenced what they do: Peter & Robbie from Humans, Parker from Gay 90s and Steve from Philoceraptor.

the interview show at the movies

Gay 90s “Coming Together” (What does this song have in common with William Shatner? Listen to the interview to find out!)

Humans “The End” (What secret [about Robbie] does Peter accidentally reveal? Listen to the interview to find out!)

Philocerapter “Clever Girl” (Which 90s blockbuster inspired this song? Listen to the interview to find out!)

Next week: MOTHER MOTHER!!!!

Our best buds HUMANS are having a music video premiere party.

In between touring and playing Pop Montreal, they have been working on a brand new album.  They have a music video for one of the new songs they are going to sneak peak then shelve for the next 4 months until the album is finished.

Humans – Always Around

Coming all the way from San Fran to support for his first trip to Vancouver, we welcome LOOSE SHUS out.

Loose Shus – Sky Motel

Publicist – Keep It Off The Record (Loose Shus Remix)

Baron Von Luxxury – Terry Richardson (Loose Shus Remix)

With Winniecooper.net djs and Ricco of Slow Djs

$10 at the door. Event page.

July 23rd 2011 at Astoria. WHoa! funtimes.

Join the No More strangers facebook group to prevent FOMO.

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We got a few awesome events coming up and were giving away some guest list spots! So let us know in the comments which event you HAVE to go to and its as easy as that.

First up this Saturday is HUMANS w/h YOUNG LIARS + WC djs at The Astoria! Unfortunately PEELIES had to cancel :( but we will party hard in their honor. If you haven’t been to a HUMANS show yet than I suggest you get your butt out. You’ll be talking about it for days after.

Humans – Montonton 2
Check out their brand new video for Avec Mes Mecs!!

Young Liars are not just another Vancouver band but something very special. The perfect mix of electro, dance & indie. Their newly released album “Homesick Future” reached #3 on the itunes Canadian electronic charts! Oh and did I mention they’re total babes? My favorite song is “Echoists”.
Young Liars – Marathon
Advance tickets only 10$ here!

The second event were offering guest list for is Painted Palms with Vincent Parker & Sleep Letters this Monday at The Media Club!

Painted Palms is duo Reese Donohue & Christopher Prudhomme who are actually cousins. Their latest EP “Canopy” was created mostly with the duo exchanging tracks online. Due to the fact that one lives in Louisiana & the other in California. The only track they actually made in the same room is “Falling Asleep”.

“Destroying the contrived and constructed elements of my personality and thought processes–that’s what Painted Palms is to me.” – Donohue
Painted Palms – All Of Us

Vincent Parker is a dance electronic act from Vancouver, known for his live shows and amazing posters. Every performance is unique & personal. He likes to mix soft and hard sounds. He is currently recording a new album. #bassface

Sleep Letters are a relatively new Vancouver band but make good trippy music. All this for only 8$? Buy advance tickets here! Remember leave a comment about which show you want to go to because were giving away some glist spots!! xxo

Photos are up from our Canada day celebration / Oh No! Yoko’s Ep Release party.

Thanks to Humans, Teen Daze, Kingdom Cloud & Metal Mother for a night / 2 day party to remember.

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Winnie Cooper’s gonna be on Hype Machine Radio u guyz!

Keep an eye on hypem radio this weekend to catch Winnie’s interview with Hype Machine where we talk about some of our faveee thingz like Oprah does and play songz that we hand picked to feature on the show!

Humans – Avecs Mes Mecs

Wampire – Magic Light

Lunice – Freaky

Cosmetics – Sleepwalking

Jacques Greene – Tell Me (Kingdom Edit)

If you haven’t done so yet, follow Winnie on hypem so you’ll always be up on da musics!

And are you on that Twitter yet? FOLLOW WINNIE ON DA TWEET THINGY!

Back in Vancouver for a few days now. I have almost recovered. Slept for 12hours last night. Think i’m getting sick. I miss Austin, drinking all day, sleeping little and most of all “being shitty” which we decided the upside down peace sign is the international symbol for. Spread the good word.

Apologies to anyone who wasn’t at SXSW that I pissed off with my drunk tweets.  Thank god, I had my camera and my twitter account or I would have no idea what happened.

Without further adoo-doo.

Day 1. PS I Love You (Kingston, ON) at Canada House.

PS I Love You – 2012

Our cab driver didn’t know where to get any green but he did have MCat. That was a highlight of our trip.  It was particularly nice for James Blake (UK).

James Blake – Limit To Your Love (Tanzlife edit)

Cecil of Gobble Gobble (san fran / Edmonton).

Gobble Gobble – Where is My Mind (Pixies Blasphemy)

Gold Panda – You (UK)

Wolf Gang (far left and middle)(No relation to Odd Future). They are from England and are pretty chill bros.

Wolf Gang – Back To Back (Active Child Remix)

Wolf Gang – Dancing With The Devil (Outer Limits Recordings’ Coco Bongo Club remix)

DAY 2. Hot Panda (Vancouver) at Sxsw Olio, Mint Records, Music Waste Showcase. Oh man their bass player is talented / h h hot.  p p  p please do us show with us in Vancouver Hot Panda.

Hot Panda – Mindlessnesslessness

Grimes (Montreal) at the Olio, Music Waste, Mint Records showcase @ Headhunters. I still havn’t heard back about my marriage proposal to Grimes via twitter. Still open. ooo gawd.

Grimes – Feyd Rautha Dark Heart (karnheartrevisit)

Bikini (Victoria / New York) at Headhunters.

Bikini – ACheerleader

Bikini – ((())) _ Diamond’s Departure

Humans (Vancouver) @ 7-11. Yes we have 7-11′s in Canada. They don’t sell booze though.  I think this is some unreleased new Humans. Hopefully I don’t get in trouble for posting it.

Humans – Way It Happens

Black Lips (Atlanta) at a Vice party.

Black Lips – Bad Kids

DAY 3. HotTub (Oakland) at Palm Door. These guys are like on some Salt n Peppa tip.  Lol. They have a song about 4loko.

Hottub – 1-2-3-GO!

Hottub – HOTTUB (FOUR) LOKOS ONLY MOCHIPET REMIX

Miracle Fortress (Montreal).  (Not the sunglasses bro, he’s alright though)

Miracle Fortress – Maybe Lately

Miracle Fortress – Digital Love (Daft Punk Cover)

Quadron. This Danish duo were amazing.  Soul.  In Vancovuer April 12th.

Quadron – Average Fruit (10.4 Rogs Gradeschool Crush Version)

Quadron – Baby Be Mine (Michael Jackson Cover)

Quadron – Slippin

Skrillex (L.A.) was one of the most intense / fun shows I saw. Duhbbstephhhin.

Skrrillex – Do Da Oliphant

Class Actress (Brooklyn).

Class Actress – Journal Of Ardency

@tristanorchard “Dude. These kids are killing in the back yard. ? R tehy? http://t.co/Nmwrl1u” OMG they were tight and I don’t mean their buttholes. From NY via Arizona.

The Young Friends – I Wont Break Your Heart

The Young Friends – Downtown

I blogged about these guys a while back. It was pretty cool to watch them and find out who they were.  Dead Gaze (Mississippi)

Dead Gaze – This Big World

Eric our new friend from San Fran who works for Intel.

DAY 4. Big Freedia (New Orleans) at the Mess With Texas tent.  Right before everyone jumped on stage and some drunk guy pulled down his pants and showed his peen for a long ass time.

Big Freedia – Get Back

Had to jump the fence to get backstage and then sneak past security to hang off the scaffolding backstage for Odd Future (L.A.).  Some girls started fighting next to me for position and were pulling each others hair.  Diddy showed up and was hanging out backstage.  I swear he looked at me hanging of the scaffolding like a douche with my camera and gave me a lil wink, like, “Never give up kid”. Awesome. Tried to follow him to find the Kanye West penthouse party but I swear he disappeared into thin air. Might of been a hologram.

Tyler The Creator – Yonkers

Tyler The Creator – Sandwitches

Fave chill bro, Teen Daze (Vancouver) at Soho.

Teen Daze – Together

Basketball (Vancouver) at Soho.

Basketball – Suspiros de Chile

Jamie XX (London) at Barcelona.  I told my friend Becky to go ask a guy standing next to the bassbin if he was Jamie XX. Totally was! NBD right. Swoon. Too bad she lost her voice.

FaltyDL – Hip Love (Jamie XX Remix)

Vancouver peeps at an after party on the last night.

DAY 5. Last day. Hanging out in a field at a school killing time before flights home with the roommates. Party pain. Can you tell who went to bed the earliest / is the most responsible?

Stay tuned for the video footage. Just say no kids.

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jo! hru? We have a crazzzy week next week…..

Monday @Dasracist is hopefully going to make it. 3rd time is the charm right?

Tuesday our faveourite bro in the whole world… @Teendaze is playing with Yip Deceiver and Of Montreal Side Project, Sugar and Gold with Winnie djs Brad Winter & Wobangs.

Teen Daze – Let’s Fall Asleep Together

Wednesday… HUMP#2 srsly, last week was #best.  This week Peter Breeze, aka Peter Halloween party Breeze. yes. Vancouver superstar in the making.  PHOTOS FRUM LAST WK

Saturday Austra (Canada’s Fever Ray?) HUMANS, yep and RESORTS who you hopefully made it out to Goody to see back in early Jan because they don’t have any recorded material / links.  “I want to make it a live thing” -Edo from Brasstronaut.

tickets tickets tickets

Austra – Beat And The Pulse

Humans – Always Around

NEXT WEEK. Friday. SuperCassette Ep release party with Raccoons and Oh No YOKO bros… yep

In other news I am so stoked on this mixtape by Fine Mist’s / a lot of awesome stuff, Jay Arner.
#DIRTYRAPS #srsly

Jay Arner – Goon dot exclusive mixtape

Lets hang out, ok?

New track from Vancouver’s HUMANS.

Humans – Clothes Pins

Are you getting excited for the full length?

We have a very exciting upcoming show with these guys to announce very soon!

The guys also did the music for this Sitka clothing fall 2011 promo video.

Sitka Fall 2011 Collection from Sitka on Vimeo.