Arkells fourth record, Morning Report, is out on August 5th. I had a chance to preview the record and one track that jumped out at me was the unabashed love song late on the album called “And Then Some.”
Max Kerman says that is a very personal song that he wrote for his partner Lauren.
Go with yourself.
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Last night, through an incredible turn of events, Coral and I scored box seats to The Tragically Hip’s final show! After some frantic texts and calls to Grandpa and Grandma to secure childcare we were crammed into Rogers Arena for the legendary performance.
Today I rolled into CFOX and had a chance to interview Jay from USS about their upcoming single “Work Shoes.” But I also asked Human Kebab if USS has ever played a showed with The Hip. The answer is yes and the story is great. Also Jann Arden was there.
Here is that Hip set from Canada Day in 2013 at London’s Trafalgar Square. I *think* Ash is getting turfed around 15:30.
We also talked about the new song called “Work Shoes.” The guys in USS are working pros and the new song takes them back to working manual labour jobs around the Toronto area, making money to live, party and fund being artists.
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Go with yourself.
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I made my up to the Pemberton Music Festival for a day on Sunday. Quality times dressed as a Pikachu checking out bands.
Laid a bunch of high fives, ate some taco truck tacos, brought Jesse Roper up on stage, stared at all the wonderful freaky looking peoples and generally enjoyed a merry (if sober) time.
The highlight was the headliner, PEARL JAM! My first time ever seeing that band. Incredible experience. Eddie Vedder did that thing where he takes pulls from a bottle of wine all set….I think that adds to the between song banter.
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Every festival features a couple bands that exceed expectation and Pemby 2016 was no exception. Like I said, I was just there for the day but I managed to get into a few acts like LA’s Halsey. Her set was fun.
I also enjoyed Nashville’s Bully.
Go with yourself.
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Radio is fun. Bro called up from Edmonton and we were able to share a high five…through the air.
Happy Friday!
Go with yourself.
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Happy Friday! Let’s celebrate.
Future Bass as a genre in general, not my favourite, but I love the original song and this remix does scratch the itch.
and Papa.
The Killers are in Vancouver tonight for a special return to the legendary Commodore Ballroom. If you’re ever visiting Vancouver on holiday or business and you get a chance to see a show there, that’s the place. Killers in Pemberton on Saturday. Going back in time to 2004 for this one. When is a club going to have a Millennial night? Songs of the Oughts!
Homeboy Koni with another bouncy cloud house cover. Adele… her song “Send My Love” is so hot right now.
I could actually see this Shakira remix working in the Starlight Casino.
This TLC remix only has a few hundred plays…so I don’t know. Maybe it’s not good? That’s a shame, because fun song to remix.
And Coldplay!
Get after it this weekend.
Go with yourself.
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My pikachu outfit arrived just in time for Pemberton this weekend Dangerous.
I won’t be the only one up there…turns out these pokemons are really popular again.
https://twitter.com/Pemberton_Fest/status/753729303636905985
and can we also talk about how great this Arkells pic is? I got an advanced copy of their new album Morning Report, so there will be an interview with Max Kerman and some talk of the new record next week on your friendly neighbourhood music blog.
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Last night I was DJing at Match (I’m back there tonight and tomorrow)…and was jamming a remix/cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.” Reminded me how much I LOVE the original.
Friend of the blog Ciele also loves the song and sent over her 2010 cover.
and the original. Amazing.
Busy weekend…. DJing, maybe some Spani Pool concession action, Taco Fest, then Sunday up at Pemberton.
Go with yourself.
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Trolling the radio charts, looking for some new tunes to light up tonight at Match Eatery and Public House and came across this song getting heavy play in LA on KROQ. KROQ is a funny modern rock station as they play a pretty diverse set of tunes and this song fits that direction.
Kungs vs Cookin’ On 3 Burners and the song is “This Girl.”
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Pokemon Go is taking over the planet….got me thinking about my old punk band and our first song. It was called “Pikachu.” About 12 people that grew up listening to punk music in Coquitlam in 2000 might remember this song.
Go with yourself.
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French nu-disco heroes Justice have their first new song in 5 years…and man has it been 9 since † changed my world? OK, that is hyperbolic, but c’mon, that album ripped so hard. And I was new to club DJing and so it is the record of my early horrendous years trying to sort out rocking a party and beat-matching.
Download, listen, share…all that good stuff from their website.
Now bring the funk!
Go with yourself.
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Photo by Jessica Flynn
Obsessed with Philly alt rockers Modern Baseball. Especially this song, “Apple Cider, I Don’t Mind.”
And check out Modern Baseball throwing an actual baseball at a Tampa Bay Rays game.
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My Uncle Barry passed away today. He is that big middle smile in the middle. This pic is from the February ’59.
Go with yourself.
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Ruth from Minnesota (and the music blog High Clouds) sent over this one.
The artist is Patrick Reza and the vocals come from his friend Aubren. Song is called “Let U Fall.”
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Just got back from another successful adventure to Harrison Hot Springs. The whole family was at the lake to celebrate my father’s 60th birthday!
Go with yourself.
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The Morning After 