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I hope the good things never die & Do not trow tacos on the ice // @northcotemusic @eddielack

March 20, 2015 by morningaftershow

[New Rock Now] Northcote sounded amazing opening for The Gaslight Anthem

Last night was stellar. The Gaslight Anthem performed a sold out show at the Commodore Ballroom.

The place was packed, the energy was high and the music was top shelf.

The band that performed before Gaslight was a group based out of Victoria called Northcote. I’ve known Matt for years as he brought the project into focus. A couple years ago he released his debut self-titled record.

Since then, he has criss-crossed the continent, the UK and Europe performing in the growing folk-punk thing happening right now. He has been out there with Dave Hause, Frank Turner, Chuck Ragan, Billy Pettinger, and The Gaslight Anthem.

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And from my radio show the other day….

It is becoming a thing in the NHL this week. Goalies and food stuffs.

Vancouver Canucks’s goaltender, Eddie Lack, is known for his love of the mighty taco. And in Vancouver, there are infinity places to get an amazing taco.

The Vancouver Canucks tweeted that Eddie Lack wouldn’t mind if fans threw tacos on the ice after a game. But that doesn’t sound right…. or is it? Let’s call the Canucks to find up what is real.

Go with yourself.

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A pretty from ON AN ON // @itsonanon @klancashire

March 13, 2015 by morningaftershow

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Kathryn sent over a real pretty one the other day. Minneapolis band ON AN ON.

The song “Drifting” is a nice slow burn. It builds to a sparkling second half. Wow.

Go with yourself.

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Wolf Alice LIVE in Vancouver – March 10th 2015 // @WolfAliceMusic @DeadSoftRulez @biltmorecabaret

March 11, 2015 by morningaftershow

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Alright my music blogging friends…I rallied last night and made it to the Biltmore Cabaret in the hip Mount Pleasant neighbourhood of Vancouver.

London rockers Wolf Alice were in town and I am starting to be a bit of a fan.

Tuesday night at Biltmore isn’t a busy night for rock & roll…but the folks that were there were committed to the night.

Vancouver’s new-grungers Dead Soft opened the show. I blogged a cut of their’s yesterday, “Everything.” I still think that is their strongest jam, and the song truly excelled live. I generally love this grungy fuzz rock happening right now. Not only in Vancouver, but all over North American rock & roll. I am sure it is because I’m a 35-year-old and grew up with the sounds. But hearing new bands fold in on the vibes makes my heart flutter.

Dead Soft sound great on their s/t record (on clear vinyl!), but like so many bands, it soars live.

here’s side-one track one, “Phase.”

Wolf Alice performed a wonderful set. They let a few songs take a walk, they brought down some crushing distortion, and then sprinkled in the odd ballad. One time the bass player and lead singer kinda did a synchronized dance step thing? I dunno…I was on a lot of cold medication, maybe I dreamt it? The band did dive into a few songs from their upcoming June record. And you could tell when they blasted one of their more established songs as the audience would cheer after the first couple bars.

At the end of the night Theo ? (the dude in the picture above that I posted) launched himself into the crowd. Punk rock.

I’m turning into a bit of a fanboy. This VOX article is pretty good to dive a little deeper into the songs. I wish I would have read it BEFORE the show: 5 songs from alt-rock band Wolf Alice you need to hear

Tuesday night rock show in Vancouver, you’re alright.

Just a few North American shows left. San Fran on Friday. LA on Saturday then SXSW before returning to the UK.

I’ll leave you with the first song Ellie Rowsell wrote for Wolf Alice. That band hasn’t being for all that long, but we’re going back to the early days. I just remember this song sticking out at the live set.

Go with yourself.

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Christy shares her experience being groped on public transit

March 11, 2015 by morningaftershow

Christy shares her experience being groped on public transit

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I read the stories last week of the young woman who was sexually assaulted on a Canada Line skytrain.

This story follows one that Vancity Buzz is tracking about a serial “pick-up artist” harassing women on Robson Street.

These two stories were playing out, unrelated to each other or to me personally, until yesterday when I read a Facebook post from my friend Christy who was fuming because she had just been groped on the 99-B line. I asked her to call into the show to share her story. She said, “No it’s ok. This shit needs to stop.”

I know this isn’t a music post, I hope I don’t kill your vibe on Hype machine too badly, but I feel this is an important story and some compelling audio.

Go with yourself.

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East Van Grunge Pop and Vagrant Pop Grunge? // @deadsoftrulez @CRUISR @vagrantrecords

March 10, 2015 by morningaftershow

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Wolf Alice is performing tonight at The Biltmore. I really want to go, but I’ve been battling a sinus infection/headache thing for a few days. I know, that is not very rock & roll, yet here we are.

Steve tweeted at me to basically, suck it up and go. And if I do go, get there in time for the opening band.

Dead Soft, East Van grunge-pop for the people. Sounds like my style times 100%.

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Vagrant’s CRUISR have a new song called “Wild Babe” to check out. The band is also on tour inclusding some shows with Bleachers! Nice. No dates near us in the Pacific Northwest.

New record is called Go For It and it’s out today. Neat.

I’ll report back tomorrow if I sort my life out and hit Wolf Alice tonight.

Go with yourself.

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New Limblifter sounds great. // @ryandahle

March 9, 2015 by morningaftershow

Maddy and Ryan Dahle

Madelyn and Ryan Dahle, Rifflandia, 2014

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Limblifter announced a new record in 2015. Pacific Milk. It’ll be the group’s first since 2004 I/O and something I’m excited to hear. Talk is the Dahle brothers (or one of them maybe?) will be coming by the Radio Factory for a chit chat this week or next.

You’ll get a chance to see the band live on March 19th at The Biltmore.

Go with yourself.

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Listening to the new Meg Myers song // @megmyers

March 5, 2015 by morningaftershow

[New Rock Now] Checking out the new Meg Myers single, “Sorry”

We’ve been enjoying Meg Myers “Desire” on CFOX from her ep Make a Shadow.

In the summer, the LA based singer-songwriter will release her full length record Sorry.

Go with yourself.

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Scremo is still a thing // @Architectsuk

March 4, 2015 by morningaftershow

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I’ve been hitting Kerrang for the past few days, wondering what is going on with hard rock these days.

They talked about Architects and call them the most exhilarating and important bands of 2015. But there were no links to any tunes. I couldn’t find an Architects soundcloud…their label had this cut from their latest record.

If you pick up the latest Kerrang for the posters for your bedroom…they also have an exclusive new EP from Architects.

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Go with yourself.

 

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I hope when I die, I feel this alive // @beachslang

March 2, 2015 by morningaftershow

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I was listening to a bunch of old Braid and American Football songs over the weekend. While building the playlist, iTunes said, “people who bought this, also bought this: Beach Slang.”

I downloaded a few songs and I’m glad I did. The Philadelphia punk band has a couple eps out already and plans to record this summer for Polyvinyl. That band is currently touring the US with Cursive. BukowskiBastards interviewed James Alex to get the plan for a new record, “Yeah, I have the entire record written and home-demoed. I just need to get the Slangs in a room and make them loud. The plan is to record in July for an October/November release. We’ve been playing a couple new songs on the Cursive tour and kids have been super enthusiastic which, you know, means everything.”

My favourite song is called “American Girls and French Kisses”

Beach Slang lead singer James Alex (Snyder) isn’t new to the game. He fronted 90’s Philly alter-rockers Weston. Pitchfork draws some parallels between the two projects.

Go with yourself.

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New music from Victoria’s Mike Edel // @Mikeedelmusic

February 27, 2015 by morningaftershow

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Victoria’s Mike Edel has a new record in the pipe called India, Seattle. Today we get our first listen, “East Shore / West Shore.”

Edel made a music video for the song which you can check out on Exclaim right now.

He starts the clip with a voice-over, “I don’t think personal records are the most immediate. Maybe they’re too specific; and mine is specific. It’s specific to places and moments and snapshots in my mind and it’s specific to people. I made this record; I called it India, Seattle. I wrote it one Northwest Winter, recorded it the winter after, and many winters later, it will still be here reminding me. ”

The song should sound familiar to people who have followed Mike Edel for awhile. Folky, fiddle, female vocals showing up to compliment Mike’s style.

“I’m on the east shore, you’re on the west. Can we meet in the middle? can we fix this?”

Mike Edle has a little tour of the west happening pretty soon. I don’t see a Vancouver show yet but you can see him in Victoria on April 11th at The Roxy Theatre. and somewhere out west:

March 25, 2015 The Rockwood Golden, BC
March 26, 2015 Ironwood Stage and Grill Calgary, AB
March 27, 2015 Ironwood Stage and Grill Calgary, AB
March 28, 2015 The Streaming Café Kelowna, BC

Go with yourself.

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