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Loving this rock & roll jammer by Vundabar – “Acetone”

Posted in music, tagged on November 1, 2017| Leave a Comment »

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Pitchfork shared a song by the Boston band Vundabar today and it is a beauty.

The song is part of their upcoming third album, Smell Smoke.

Pitchfork says, “the song’s imagery was inspired by (Frontman Brandon Hagen) experiences juggling his work as a caretaker for a loved one with the band’s relentless touring.”

The song reminds me of 80s college rock/alt rock in all the best ways. And I loves me classic alternative sounds.

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How was Halloween for you? My kids crushed it. Personally I wish I was a bit more present…been sick and busy with work and the new baby and the general stresses of life. But my wife and I rallied and the kids had a great time and collected tons of candy!

My wife Coral thought it would be hilarious for me to dress up like Elliott form ET and then have the baby be ET. Here we are.

Go with yourself.

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Two Friends go back to 2007 and remix MGMT’s mega hit “Kids”

Posted in music, tagged , , on October 26, 2017| Leave a Comment »

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Two Friends sent over a new remix. Eli and Matt went back to 2007 and MGMT’s Oracular Spectacular for the song “Kids.”

Eli says, “got a brand new remix we wanted to shoot over- our take on the classic ‘Kids’ by MGMT, bringing it back to our high school days. hope you enjoy this one!”

Well I’m a few years older than the cool DJs…but yeah it takes me back to not being 30 yet!

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I want to shout out this amazing artist. Jarrod is a friend-of-the-show for a ton of years and also an incredible first nations artist. He is in Vancouver right now and so I was able to get one of his prints. And I love it.

Go with yourself.

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Island band Band of Rascals share new music video for “Holler”

Posted in Capital Rock City, music, tagged on October 25, 2017| Leave a Comment »

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Band of Rascals sent over their new music video for the bluesy rocker, “Holler.”

The song is off the new ep Tempest.

Malcom Owen-Flood says “We recorded the song, and rest of the unreleased album, with Juno awarded producer Eric Ratz (Arkells, Billy Talent, Monster Truck, Big Wreck) at the Warehouse Recording Studio – over in your city (Vancouver)!” Real good.

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We went and got some family photos done with the incredible Brittany Menze earlier in the month. We went up to Buntzen Lake. Good times.

If you care, here are a couple.

Go with yourself.

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Franz Ferdinand announce new album ‘Always Ascending’ and add second Vancouver show

Posted in music, tagged on October 25, 2017| Leave a Comment »

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Franz Ferdinand announced their new album today. The record will be called Always Ascending and will come out on February 9th, 2018.

Alex Kapranos, refers to their 5th album as “simultaneously futuristic and naturalistic.”

Let’s a listen to the first single and title track, “Always Ascending.”

Franz Ferdinand are Alex Kapranos (vocals, guitar), Bob Hardy (bass), Paul Thomson (drums), Julian Corrie (keyboards, guitar) and Dino Bardot(guitar).

 

The track listing for Always Ascending is as follows:
  1. Always Ascending
  2. Lazy Boy
  3. Paper Cages
  4. Finally
  5. The Academy Award
  6. Lois Lane
  7. Huck And Jim
  8. Glimpse Of Love
  9. Feel The Love Go
  10. Slow Don’t Kill Me Slow

We’ll get two chances to see Franz Ferdinand in December.

December 5 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore
December 6 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore

Go with yourself.

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Tame Impala to release ‘Currents’ collectors edition box set on November 17th

Posted in music, tagged , on October 23, 2017| Leave a Comment »

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Aussie rockers Tame Impala will be releasing a box set edition of  their 2015 album Currents on November 17th.

The press release says; The Currents Collectors Edition box set includes the album on limited edition red marbled vinyl with alternate artwork, a 12″ featuring two remixes and a 7″ and flexidisc with three b-sides. Plus a poster and a zine of images and scribbles offering a candid glimpse into the making of Currents. 

ZOMG! I want that so badly.

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Unrelated, but this song that DJ Primitive posted today is a beauty and I just wanted to blog it to remind myself to download before my DJ sets next week.  DJ Primitive is my DJ hero. Follow him on Soundcloud.

Go with yourself.

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Jamming some future pop from Germany; Moglebaum

Posted in music, tagged on October 23, 2017| Leave a Comment »

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Moglebaum is an electronic/ future pop group from Germany. I imagine that music in the not-to-distant future will all sound like this.

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Happy Monday!

Go with yourself.

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Brett from The Glorious Sons on Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip

Posted in music, tagged , , on October 20, 2017| Leave a Comment »

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Brett Emmons from the Glorious Sons reflects on growing up in Kingston and the effect the Tragically Hip had on them.

https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/3Qf6tPTs9TZ79PLEPRub9a

The Glorious Sons return to Vancouver for a show on October 27th at The Vogue.

Go with yourself.

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Smashing out a new Timbaland remix of Jacob Banks’ “Unknown”

Posted in music, tagged , on October 20, 2017| Leave a Comment »

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Photo: Grace Rivera

Happy Friday!

New song today from Jacob Banks. The song is called “Unknown (to you)” and it is remixed by Timbaland. The press release says, “The remix picks up the tempo with Timbaland’s unmistakable, futuristic beats, enhancing the track’s powerful emotion and Jacob’s commanding vocals.”

Timbaland talks about working with Banks, “I’m passionate about working with up and coming artists, the voices of our next generation, and Jacob is one of those voices for sure. He’s an incredible talent, and I knew I had to work with him when I heard ‘Unknown (To You).’”

Sexy jam. I love it on a Friday night.

Go with yourself.

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Listening to Ciele’s Riverdale inspired song “Sweet Water River”

Posted in music, tagged on October 16, 2017| Leave a Comment »

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Vancouver’s Ciele sent us her new song “Sweet Water River.”

She writes that song was inspired by the TV show Riverdale.

“Sweet Water River was inspired by the Archie Comics TV series ‘Riverdale’. I’m a major fangirl of all things teen drama, and especially loved the subverted storylines created for the show. I decided to write this song as a response to that. The verses weave in and out of the characters perspectives as they try to work through murder, betrayal and loves lost. In the end, everything leads back to the river, and in my opinion she is as much a character as any of the people on the show. I think this song has a little something for everyone. And a special place for all you Riverdaddies out there! I hope you enjoy this little piece of my world.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BaCq5VtgRhJ/?taken-by=xociele

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We FINALLY found our way to a Vancouver Whitecaps game. The MLS soccer team could have clinched the Western Conference title yesterday afternoon iwth a win…but alas, it was a 1-1 tie with San Jose.

Next time Caps!

Fun time, the whole family enjoyed the experience. We’ll do it again Whitecaps FC.

Go with yourself.

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Banging out Gryffin’s new song, “Nobody Compares To You”

Posted in music, tagged on October 11, 2017| Leave a Comment »

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LA DJ and Producer Gryffin shares a new song last week called “Nobody Compares To You.”

it is a bright and happy sounding house song featuring the vocals of Katie Pearlman.

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In other news… check out this amazing Game of Thrones blanket that my co-hosting friend at CFOX, Meredith, bought for our little guy Elliot.

SO CUTE! Mere and I have a weekly podcast…and because you’re such an intrepid music blog reader who loves The MAS Blog, maybe you’ll check it out?

Go with yourself.

 

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