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

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New York based duo Ghost Beach are exactly what you need for summer, as their tropical take on indie pop is the perfect backdrop for new romances and drunken encounters.

Ghost Beach – Miracle 

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Luckily for me, they’re hitting up FiveSixty nightclub on Thursday, April 12 to support their latest release off Nettwerk Records entitled Homesick Futures aka the perfect post-prom love making album.  Be careful ya’ll, wear a rubber.

Young Liars will be joined by fellow local acts The Ballantynes and Valley Girl, who have the perfect tunes for this supa chill weather.

Tickets are only $10.00 and available online or at Zulu, Beatstreet and Red Cat Records.  Doors are at 8:30pm, show at 9:30pm.

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Our little honey’s from Oh No! Yoko teamed up with Stephen O’Shea from You Say Party and made Real Boys. Check their Facebook for more info on a Western Canadian tour and enjoy their single “Vacation” from their self-titled EP.

Real Boys – Vacation

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Who are Lady Danville you ask?  Well in musical terms, they’re the perfect mix between the Local Natives and oldschool Death Cab.  It’s the type of music you share with your lady friend when she thinks you’re lacking emotional depth.

This indie-pop trio hail from Los Angeles and following the events of a terrifying car wreck earlier this year became inspired to write the songs that would eventually make up their 3-track EP entitled “Operating”. Keep an eye out for these babes in the future, they’re going places.

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Bravestation hail from Ontario and their quirky take on traditional tribal sounds is beyond refreshing.

I suggest listening to this track multiple times, as after one take you might like it but  press play for a second time and complete musical hypnotization is entirely possible.

 Bravestation – Signs of the Civilized

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Meg Myers was my birthday gift from the musical heavens. On the morning of February 15, the day I turned 23, I randomly stumbled upon “After You” on Tumblr, a track that Myers had released only the day before.  It’s raw and emotionally disturbing, but here lies the true beauty behind this exceptional new talent.

Meg Myers – After You 

Myers is reminiscent of old-school Alanis Morissette, as her music is infused with a playful anger that is extremely endearing and nothing short of hypnotic.  Her new EP “Daughter in the Choir” will quickly become the soundtrack for anyone who is madly in love or mad at love.

Put simply, Myers is a breath of fresh air.  She’s a blatant reminder that femininity and girl power can still co-exist in the music industry, and that there’s room for females beyond the confines of mainstream pop music.

During the process of listening to her music, you can’t help but develop questions regarding the identity behind this tortured yet beautiful new voice. So, here’s what I’ve found out.

Myers is incredibly mysterious, in a way that only increases her virtual sex appeal. She’s a former Jehovah’s Witness from Tennessee who is now living in the City of Angels. Her beauty is naturally captivating which bodes well for her dream of fucking Steve Martin and marrying Mark Knopfler. And lastly, art for Myers is not just a hobby or leisurely past time but rather a complicated lifestyle that is almost biological in nature. Okay, I made the last part up but I’m pretty sure it’s true.

While my cyber stalking may have fallen short, hopefully my interview with the mystifying Myers will answer all the questions you never thought to ask.

Her seven track “Daughter in the Choir” EP is now available for download!

Meg Myers - Adelaide 

Meg Myers – Poison

1. Describe Meg Myers in five words or less.

Moss

2, When did you realize that music was your calling? 

My mom played guitar and piano and sang a lot and my dad would play guitar and sing(folk/country) whenever I’d visit him. So i’m not sure exactly what age but probably started around 8 or 9 and became serious about it around 12-13. I always drew and made little comic books and me and my siblings would put on plays and skits for my family. I loved and still love all art/entertainment but music has definitely been the easiest way for me to express myself.

3. If you were banned to a deserted Island and could only bring one thing with you, what would it be and why?

An interstellar teleporter. So I wouldn’t be stranded.

4. What makes for a good love song?

Pain, in a good sort of way. Falling in love is painful and inspiring. Beautiful and scary. This sounds super fucking cheesy, i’m trying to do my best to explain it. Musically, i dont know… the love songs that really touch me are the sad or dark sounding ones. Even if the lyrics are romantic.

5. How would you seduce Mark Knopfler aka your future husband?

How do you know that i haven’t already..

6. What was your life like before using Instagram? 

Empty.. souless.. Instagram has taught me the true meaning of life.

Follow Meg @ Meginthedark

7. Where would you like to be this time next year?

I’d like to have a place in NY(and to be touring of course!). That way I can be in the city for my work but be thousands of miles closer to my family and friends. and I miss the weather. Going from growing up in rain, hurricanes, tornados and snowstorms, then moving to LA, you begin to get very bored.

Unfortunately for me, I’m a quasi-proud Calgarian.  However, every now and then something comes along that makes me wish I had been born in this beautiful place called Vancouver.

Recently, the sheer awesomeness of the local band Young Liars made me reconsider my loyalty to Alberta.  Coincidentally enough, I heard about them through Winnie Cooper back in 2010 after they received a tip from drummer Tony Dallas.

Young Liars are special for variety of reasons.  You see, not only is the band overflowing with babes (Hay Andrew) but their unique musical blend invokes a youthful maturity that I thought was only possible in my wildest dreams.  They’re indie, dance, electro and ultimately everything mainstream pop music should aspire to be. As an added bonus, their attention to lyrical detail makes time travelling back to that kick ass party in the 12th grade a legit possibility. Seriously, if these dudes don’t make you dance, or at least slightly sway your body, you might need to see a medical professional.

They’ve created something that you fall in love with after just one listen and then immediately text your homies to tell them the good news. If you haven’t already checked them out its cool, you’re just a bit of a late bloomer, but then again so was Lindsay Lohan.  And luckily, their first release after signing with Nettwerk dropped on Tuesday.  I kindly suggest copping the “Homesick Future EP” before you have less street cred than Steve Urkel <3. Check out a sampler here.

Young Liars – Homesick Future

Young Liars – Navigator Island

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Want U has always been a nice lil’ go to jam for me.

Now the Lo-Fi-Fnk guys are back with their new single due for release June 27.

Lo-Fi-Fnk – Boom (Release Date: 27th June) by lo-fi-fnk

Monster Rally – Island On Fire

California Wives – Tokyo

Dear Summer,

We miss you. Please come soon. Thanks!

xo

Thomas Tantrum – Sleep (RAC Remix)

Santigold ft Karen O – Go

Winnie’s got your Friday song and it’s an AMAZING new track from Purity Ring off the Ungirthed 7″ available April 18. Seriously, this makes my heart flutter.

It’s perfect for right now.
xo

Purity Ring – Lofticries

Photo by Lina Tesch

Gorillaz ft Little Dragon – Empire Ants (Miami Horror Remix)