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Listening to Matt Mays and Victoria’s Dougal Bain McLean

October 22, 2012 by morningaftershow

 

 


Friday night, Jon Williams stopped by for a pint on his walk home from the radio factory. As what usually happens when a couple DJs share space, we get to talking music and Jon was saying how much he loves the new Matt Mays record, Coyote.

Its funny that Jon brought it up, because a little while earlier, talking to Dave Sawchuk, and he was raving about the disc.  Went on to say that when he met Brian Fallon of Gaslight Anthem in Edmonton, HE was all over the record.

Well, well, well… we better go back and have a listen.

Matt Mays – “Take It On Faith”

Very groovy…. classic rock-ish sounding.

Matt Mays is in Victoria on Tuesday at Club 9one9.  Info!

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Well this is pretty.  Victoria man-about-town Dougal Bain McLean has just completed his first solo ep.  After years of playing in other people’s bands (notably 5 years with Jon & Roy) and teaching the children of Victoria music, he is doing it for himself.

His music reminds me of Jon & Roy, Current Swell or maybe even Dan Mangan.  Hit play on “Hellbound Intention” or “Kds in Love.”

The music was produced by JP Maurice, recorded at Adam Sutherland’s studio and mixed by Stephen Franke.  Lots of Victoria folks involved.

Dougal plays a CD release party on November 3rd at the Wood Hall.

Dougal Bain McLean – “Hellbound Intention”

Dougal Bain McLean – “Kids in Love”

Happy Monday!

Go with yourself.

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New Pinback is solid. Listen up

October 18, 2012 by morningaftershow

 


This “world bacon shortage” makes for an adorable headline because every meat eater (and few vegetarians) I know, sing its praises.  At our home, Coral and I like to make up a nice breakfast on at least one weekend day with Mads… and bacon tends to be part of it.  The other day I went into the grocery store and noticed that all the mainstream brands were floating around $7.50/500 grams.  YIKES!

There may not be a shortage, but meat prices are expected to raise a bit.  The price was a powerful motivator to once again think about food.  At $7.50, the factory meat just doesn’t make sense.  I traditionally buy it because its cheap, but $7.50?  might as well get some delicious locally produced stuff.  Same price, infinity better product.

Also got me to think about an article that came out in MacLean’s back in September.

Charcuterie is the meat of the matter.

Article also features my buddy Alex Harford.  Rad.  AND its about making your own bacon…. hmmmm… need a smoker and maybe this book >> Charcuterie

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Some music!  New Pinback has been getting heavy play on Sirius XMU.  Dig it.  I love Pinback and new single “Proceed to Memory” pets my cochlea.

Pinback – “Proceed to Memory”

Go with yourself.

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Fun singing Carry On

October 17, 2012 by morningaftershow

 


Ugh… fun.  This band is just so bloody uplifting.  I try to not let the music in my head but then…listening to the Peak this morning and there it is.  In my head.

They have an acoustic version floating around the intertron.  Here ya go.  Warning, its just so emotional!

fun. – “Carry On” (acoustic)

Go with yourself.

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Bang That Head That Doesn’t Bang

October 15, 2012 by morningaftershow


How was that for a wet weekend? I made the most of it on my day off.  Maddy and I went for a soaking monsoon bike ride along the Lochside Trail.  Our goal was Nana’s house at Elk Lake.  We did make it.  It took us just under two hours…me hauling a bike trailer, Madelyn sitting there getting wet.  We took some time-outs to explore interesting parts or splash in puddles.  When we finally got to Nana’s were were soaked to the bone (and exhausted).  We chucked out clothes in the dryer, watched 21 Jump Street, then had Nana drive us back into town in her pickup.

Mads then decided she wanted to wear a Princess Dress.  Like one of those full on Disneyfied numbers.  Sure.  Nana decked her out in the all the accessories afforded to someone of that rank… and Madelyn and I went downtown, first to the record store, then to Cactus Club for wings.  I’ll tell ya… you wanna have 800 conversations with complete strangers downtown, walk around with a four-year-old dressed as a Princess.

The record…. Metallica‘s first full length… 1983’s Kill ’em All.  I went window shopping at Ditch last week and saw this classic on the shelf for under $20!  I hummed and hawwed about it for a few days then yesterday pulled the trigger.

As a snot nosed kid growing up in the wilds of suburban Vancouver I used to love Metallica.  Sure enough, I dropped the needle on the vinyl and surprised myself by remembering the words!  Let’s have a listen to side one, track one.

Metallica – “Hit The Lights”


Go with yourself.

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Listen to Imagine Dragons “Its Time”: Remix by Passion Pit and Acoustic

October 12, 2012 by morningaftershow

 


Love hearing Imagine Dragons on the radio.  Today I have a couple different spins on their first single “It’s Time.”

The first one is a remix from Passion Pit that made the rounds last month, but I just found it today.

Imagine Dragons – “It’s Time” (Passion Pit Remix)

The other version my friend Chika sent.  Its an acoustic breakdown.

Imagine Dragons – “It’s Time” (acoustic)

Download MP3 >> SoundAlarm

There we go…. happy Friday.  two different spins on the same song by the LV pop-rockers.

Go with yourself.

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Listen to acoustic Gaslight Anthem and Edmonton/Toronto’s Christian Hansen

October 11, 2012 by morningaftershow

photo: Webmeister Bud

Well how ignorant of me…. I didn’t post my acoustic songs from the Gaslight Anthem‘s Brian Fallon.  One week ago today, Mr. Fallon stopped by the Zone for a chitchat and live performance.

Gaslight Anthem – “45” (acoustic)

Gaslight Anthem – “Desire” (acoustic)

Very pretty.

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I got an email from the distant and savage wilds of Northern Canada… Edmonton.  Brandy Taylor was saying she can’t play Christian Hansen‘s new song “C’mon Arizona” enough on the radio.  Let’s have a listen.

Christian Hansen – “C’mon Arizona”

Brandy says, “Seriously, fave song we’re playing right now. And he says ‘bosom.’  Sooo……”

punchy!

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Um what?  Nice.  Coral and I got married on this day in 2009.  Yay us.

Go with yourself.

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I am Loving the new Deftones

October 10, 2012 by morningaftershow


New Deftones came down the pipe here at the radio factory.  The feature song is called “Tempest” and its from the upcoming record Ki No Yokan (Nov 13).  Loudwire has a nice write about the song and points us to an interview on NME from KROQ.

“It’s not a super fast or slow record. It’s very dynamic. Some of my favourite things about Deftones are the dynamics. Yes, we’re a heavy band, but we’re not just in-your-face aggro the whole time, punching you in the face. There’s a lot of aggression in some of the music, but there’s also this very soothing element where there’s a lot of soundscapes rather than attack, attack, attack the whole time.” – Chino Moreno

OK, let’s tuck in.

Deftones – “Tempest”

yup… still love the Deftones.

Go with yourself.

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Travelling back in time with Couriers and an edit of Deadmau5.

October 9, 2012 by morningaftershow


How did Thanksgiving work out for you this weekend?  Coral and I made a delightful turkey and ham feast with her Mom. Her sister and boyfriend came over to share in the good times.

The weekend had wonderfully few pressing appointments and no DJ gigs.  That meant so much time to hang out with Maddy, and sleep!

Back to the grind this weekend with MOAR MUSIC!

I got an email from a Toronto band called the Couriers.  Fun, retro sounding vintage pop-rock.  The NXNE festival described the music as “perfectly formed sixties surf quintet in the classic 12 bar, ‘wipeout!’ style, and kiss-‘neath-the-glitter-ball sweetheart ballads.”

Neat.

Couriers – “You’ll Know Why / Moving on Up”

Download MP3 >> Bandcamp

There were a couple songs I liked on the 7 song ep/baby record.  And that was my fave.  But “Lies” is cool, “All I Had” and so is the first song.

Generally I like this style, but prefer a little more grit.  The songs were all good, but I haven’t heard one yet that was great.  Still, I enjoyed the record Having Friends.

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A very pretty edit of Deadmau5‘s “Telemiscommunications” came in the inbox today from Alex McGhee.

Deadmau5 and Imogen Heap – “Telemisscommunications (Alex McGhee edit)

Song reminds me of that Garden State song.. you know the one….riiiiiight, Imogen Heap.

Go with yourself.

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Getting excited for Gaslight Anthem with Handwritten and covers Sliver and You Got Lucky

October 4, 2012 by morningaftershow


Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem will be on the radio show this afternoon.  Handwritten is a solid record.  I remember buying this album while the family was on our roadtrip to Alberta.

I am pretty sure my copy of Handwritten does not include the deluxe covers!  The record ends with Nirvana’s “Sliver” and Tom Petty’s “You Got Lucky.”  I did track those songs down for us to listen to, but I want to start with the single “Handwritten” which is my favourite song on the record.

The Gaslight Anthem – “Handwritten”

The Gaslight Anthem – “Sliver” (Nirvana cover)

The Gaslight Anthem – “You Got Lucky” (Tom Petty cover)

Beauty.  if you’re going to the Arena tonight for the show… I’ll see you there.  Save me a high five.

Go with yourself.

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Listen and download a new XX remix and Grizzly Bear

October 2, 2012 by morningaftershow


I got a pile of bills sitting on the table.  Ugh, giving me heart palpitations.  Its my own fault.  I let shit slide in the summer and its coming home to roost.  Need to man-up and just dump my hoarded cash on it.  Bummer man, I hoard cash like an Orc chief, but thus is life in Victoria.

More remixes came across the inbox today.  One that grabbed my attention is another xx remix.  This sexy rework comes courtesy Libations and Oscillations.  I really smooth and easy take on The xx song “Sunset” from their latest album Coexist.

The xx – “Sunset” (Libations and Oscillations Remix)

Download MP3 >> Soundcloud

I *might* have more xx remixes than album tracks from this band. Neat.

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Today, I read a most excellent article in Vulture about the Brooklyn indie rockers Grizzly Bear. (read it)

The article talks about the life and finances of a “big indie rock band” and puts into perspective just how hard it is to make it.  So good.

There is lots of talk of the importance of radio (what? nobody listens to the radio anymore)

The commercial system, he says, is “utterly fascinating and infuriating at the same time,” particularly the unwritten rules governing what is and is not deemed playable on the radio, and his sense that radio is still about the only way to reach people who don’t spend time actively seeking out new music. “I’ve always thought we write pop music,” he says. “I think songs of ours could be on the radio. They’re not.” The question of which bands get traction in the smaller indie world strikes him as a bit arbitrary and mysterious, too, but that’s a hurdle the band’s already cleared. Now it’s poised somewhere between rock-critical acclaim and genuine crossover. “There’s a ceiling that independent artists hit,” he recently told NPR, “and the only way past it is radio.” And radio “still feels very much controlled by major labels’ ability to use leverage—you still have to have the muscle. Very few indie acts actually have breakthrough radio hits.”

Interesting perspective from their side.

Well Grizzly Bear… lets have a listen to your song “Yet Again.”  They play the shit out of “Yet Again” on SiriusXM U (god Sirius has the most tragic branding).

Grizzly Bear -“Yet Again”

Download MP3 >> TapeMixTape

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That’s all I got. Go with yourself.

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