Vancouver’s New Pro Improv Group Goes Live

The Duck Duck Goose Sessions are a live, improvised music collective featuring Tom Heuckendorff, JC Thompson, and Ali Siadat from Mother Mother. The group jams with the creative masterminds behind different acts touring through Vancouver from around the world every Tuesday.

First episode featuring HUMANS.. enjoy.

HYPED by John

Jack White “Blunderbuss” Giveaway

Alright kids, time to actually wake up and do a little typing for once. Winnie is giving away one vinyl copy, and two CD’s of Jack White’s recent album “Blunderbuss“. The album is sick, enough said… those of you who haven’t heard it or would like a little physical diddy for keepsake check it OUT. Tell me why you deserve a copy in the comment section below. Best answer will receive vinyl, second and third runners up will get a CD!

Given away by John

1, 2, 3

I’ll give you 1,2,3 reasons you need to hear this Pittsburg duo; simple, catchy, and oh-so-fresh. Oh sure, you get reasons like that all the time right? If you’re into high quality rock with roots and soul this is for you… I’m struggling to find someone who doesn’t appreciate a little sex. What? Sex?

Just listen.

1,2,3 – Work

Yes, they are called 1,2,3.

Srsly HYPED by John

Sounds About Right

Black Lips – Veni Vidi Vici (Diplo Remix)

Are You That DJ?

Winnie’s friends over at CiTR Radio are holding their 3rd annual DJ competition on November 12. Any style on any platform, it’s wide open.

So that guy you know who brags endlessly about how good a DJ he is can finally prove his worth… or find out how much practice he needs. Plus there will be prizes and the chance to get noticed.

Get your game up and send your demo in ASAP. Full details on That DJ Competition 2009 here.

DJ Shadow – Six Days (Soulwax Remix)

09-09-09

I went to visit my parents over the long weekend.

True to form, when I arrived, my dad was wearing a ‘Let It Be’ t-shirt and blaring the Sgt Peppers album on a 4-track reel to reel.

Pretty much from birth to age 10, I heard at least two Beatles songs per day and could recite most of the lyrics by the time I was 12.

I thank my dad now for basically raising me on the Beatles and we have both been really looking forward to the official release of the Beatles remastered catalog today (although it’s looking like I’ll have to battle it out to get my hands on a set).

The Libertines do an excellent job on this Beatles cover by not straying far from the original.

The Libertines – Eight Days A Week (Beatles Cover)

Oh yeah… and leave it to Yoko Ono to cause some controversy whenever she can.

Down The Line

With summer coming to an end, it’s almost time to start listening to music that goes well with dark afternoons, bowls of soup, big warm sweaters, and giant furry blankets.

My autumn playlist is pretty much all Fleetwood Mac, but Gerry Rafferty can be thrown in there too.

Best known for the amazing ‘Baker Street’ song, Gerry Rafferty was also a member of Stealers Wheel.

Here’s my personal favourite off the City To City LP.

Gerry Rafferty – Right Down The Line

Out East

Soooooo I’m just gonna bum around in MTL and NY this week. That means that my posts are gonna be slow and sporadic.

Hopefully some of our other contributors can pick up the slack (hint hint hint hint).

Strokes – New York City Cops

Of Montreal – The Partys Crashing Us (I Am The World Trade Center Mix)