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a real nice remix of Madeon’s “You’re On” by Justice Skolnik

February 6, 2018 by morningaftershow

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Last day of vacation before heading back to the grind and feeling a little bit sick. Murphy’s law right? Been sick the last couple days before going back to work. Our middle kid is sick too…so I can guess where I got it.

My man Hunter sent over this bright dance song. Justice Skolnik was on the blog the other day because of his imaginative remix of a Kanye West classic. The San Francisco producer topped the Hype Machine chaats with that song and also busted onto heavy rotation in my DJ sets.

I think he has another hit with this take on Madeon‘s 2014 beauty, “You’re On.”

He doesn’t stray too far from the original. To my ear he might be brightening up the song even more than the Adventure cut.

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I saw that Aquilo will be at Sasquatch this year. I won’t be able to go (probably)….but I love them. They won’t be one of those rage festival sets (once again, probably, I don’t know what their live set it like). One of these days I’ll make a point to see them if they tour to Vancouver on a day that can work for me.

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I ordered Trader Vic’s classic cocktail book the other day off Amazon. I like tiki drinks and sometimes think it would be fun to own or run or even just work at a tiki bar.

I’ll be banging out Mai Tai’s this summer up at Harrison I think.

Go with yourself.

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My current favourite, The Wombats – “Turn”

February 4, 2018 by morningaftershow

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Back from a holiday to Disneyland with my family. The weather in Southern California was perfect. It’s a bizarre feeling to leave winter in Vancouver, fly two hours and step out into summer.

My current favourite song right now is from Liverpool’s The Wombats. They’ve had a few jammers over the years that have worked their way into my brain and the latest single, “Turn” is no different.

The Wombats’ fourth long player is called Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life and it comes out on February 9th.

“‘Turn’ was written in New York and is probably the most electronic song on the album,” frontman Matthew “Murph” Murphy shared. “Which is weird as I was pushing for the album to be more organic and less synth driven. ‘Turn’ was…kind of a beautiful mistake.”

The band was JUST in Vancouver and I missed it because I was not in Vancouver. Next time I guess.

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Like I said, we just got back from Disneyland. It was a sublime trip with all the kids. It was also my wife Coral’s 35th birthday. And her Mom and sister Alyx joined us.

if you wanna get personal in our music blogging relationship…here’s a short video of our adventures in the Magic Kingdom.

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When I am not bringing you guys sick tunes on this here music blog, I am also a radio presenter on CFOX in Vancouver.

Part of the job entails listening to people whine about music. We all have a take right? It’s the one thing I hate about the job. To me the radio is supposed to be a celebration of music.

I posted that other day. I think it all the time. Coral was telling me some self-quiz thing I wrote on Facebook back in 2009 showed up on her feed so I went back and read it.
#18 on the mini-bio: I hate when people complain about music. If you start a sentence with me that begins with, “I hate that (or this) song,” then I am sad. I am far more interested in which song(s) you love.

Righteous.  Still true.

Go with yourself.

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Checking out some new alt-pop sounds from Kailee Morgue

January 19, 2018 by morningaftershow

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Ruth from Minnesota shared a new one for us to check out. Some alternative rock from a performer named Kailee Morgue. This is our second listen to her music on this blog.

“There’s a dark contrast,” she affirms. “My first name is Kailee, and it sounds bubbly. I chose Morgue, because it gives you the opposite sentiment. That feeling really comes across in the music.”

Happy Friday! Go with yourself.

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WATCH: AWOLNATION share a new music video for the song “Handyman”

January 19, 2018 by morningaftershow

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AWOLNATION shared a brand new music video today for their song “Handyman.”

Director Ravi Dhar returns to put another AWOL song to film. He had previously directed the most excellent “Passion” video.

The video takes us around some stunning vistas in California.  The press release says;  the video is a time-bending journey through the moments and memories of the characters’ lives, embracing the idea of what was and what could have been. ‘I wanted to finally tell a good ole fashion love story,’ says front man Aaron Bruno. ‘We all have the opportunity to be the handyman(or woman) of the heart.’

 

“Handyman” is our second listen off of AWOLNATIONS upcoming third album, Here Come The Runts.  Aaron Bruno talks about the upcoming album;  “With this record I really wanted to make a rock n’ roll/pop album.” says Bruno. “And I say ‘pop’ how I grew up listening to it, in the sense of Dire Straits or Born In The U.S.A or The Cars or Tom Petty.”Pre-order the album by hitting their website

and check out the band on tour with Nothing But Thieves.

AWOLNATION On Tour
2/10 Toronto ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre*
2/11 Toronto ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre* – SOLD OUT
2/13 Detroit MI @ Fillmore*
2/14 Chicago IL @ Aragon Ballroom*
2/16 Columbus OH @ Express Live!*
2/17 Cleveland OH @ House of Blues*
2/18 Rochester NY @ Dome Arena*
2/20 Boston MA @ House of Blues*
2/22 New York NY @ Terminal 5*
2/23 Philadelphia PA @ The Fillmore*
2/24 Silver Spring MD @ The Fillmore*
2/25 Charlotte NC @ The Fillmore*
2/27 Atlanta GA @ The Tabernacle*
3/01 Houston TX @ Revention Music Center*
3/02 Austin TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre*
3/03 Irving TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory*
3/04 Kansas City MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland*
3/06 Denver CO @ Fillmore Auditorium*
3/07 Salt Lake City UT @ The Complex*
3/09 Seattle WA @ Showbox SODO*
3/10 Portland OR @ Crystal Ballroom*
3/11 Portland OR @ Crystal Ballroom* – SOLD OUT
3/13 Oakland CA @ The Fox Theater*
3/15 Los Angeles CA @ The Wiltern*
3/16 Los Angeles CA @ The Wiltern* – SOLD OUT

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Go with yourself.

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Loving this Justice Skolnik remix of a Kanye West classic. Plus San Holo X James Vincent McMorrow remixed by Two Lanes

January 18, 2018 by morningaftershow

Oh man, I am loving this Justice Skolnik remix of Kanye West’s “Good Life.” I think you might too!

And since we’re all friends. San Holo X James Vincent McMorrow song “The Future” (Two Lanes Remix).

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Here’s one more from old grey hairs birthday last week.

Off to DJ at Personas tonight. Go with yourself.

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I love Jay Som so much. Hear the new song “Pirouette”

January 11, 2018 by morningaftershow

Jay Som shared a new song today called “Pirouette.” The song will be part of a 2-song 7-inch coming out this year.

Melina Duterte says of the songs, “both of these tracks were made during the spring of 2016 – the first demo stages for Everybody Works. They were fun to write and record but felt out of place on the track​ ​list during the finalization of the album. These tracks remain close to my heart and I’m really grateful they’re finally out in the world.”

Happy Thursday.

Go with yourself.

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Checking out the Vancouver punks NEEDLES//PINS

January 10, 2018 by morningaftershow

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Hey happy birthday and shout out to me!

Let’s talk about the Vancouver punker band NEEDLES//PINS. The band was featured in a DailyHive article of all place… 6 up and coming local Vancouver bands to catch this year. Actually a pretty good list. I really enjoyed NEEDLES//PINS…so thank you  uh guest author.

Gritty vocals smash up against power pop punk for an interesting and modern sound.

Go with yourself.

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Dusting off the classic remix of Nirvana’s “Polly” by Bruno Be

January 7, 2018 by morningaftershow

Nirvana

For the past couple weeks I’ve been reintroducing this old remix I have of Nirvana’s “Polly.” The remix is done by Bruno Be, and it seems like overtime I put it up someone asks, “what is that?”  So let me repost it up on the old MAS blog.

Happy 2018 to you! Thank you for being part of this music loving blog community.

Go with yourself.

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Smashing out some Vancouver EDM by We Are Fury

December 21, 2017 by morningaftershow

we are fury

We Are Fury are a Vancouver based production duo. They sent over their latest EDM track, “Don’t Forget”

That’s alright. Nice, bright, big sounding dance floor house jam. Earmilk did a better write up than I can do.

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FOUR SLEEPS TILL CHRISTMAS! Went out for lunch with my boss today at Hawksworth in Vancouver. I read a Daily Hive the other day on the best things to put in your mouth at this notable restaurant and the burger made the list. In fact, their burger usually makes any listicle of “Vancouver’s Best Burgers.” Never had it before… my and Dustin changed that today. Pretty special. Would do again.

DJing tonight at personas in the Grand Villa Casino, then Friday and Saturday at Match in the Starlight Casino. Maybe I’ll see you out there.

Go with yourself.

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Listening to Billie Eilish “Watch” (Xie remix)

December 20, 2017 by morningaftershow

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Michael sent over this track to check out from LA singer Billie Eilish. The song is called “Watch” and it was remixed by Xie. Xie doesn’t say much but does say this, “If u don’t know who Billie Eilish is yet, u will. So fun remixing this insanely talented artist!”

Very chill. I like.

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How many sleeps till Christmas now? 4? Sure. My kids are losing their minds. I am like… just right on the goal line for Christmas shopping. Just gotta punch it in. Tonight maybe?

I am never really done.  There is almost something a little more to add or one more person I want to buy for. Ahh, that’s a good problem to have.|

It did snow here yesterday. That was a thing. Got home from work and had to stay out there shoveling. Today I was salting!

Go with yourself.

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