Cassidy Mann has perfectly encapsulated what it feels like to be perceived in a time where our lives are so digitally documented in her new song, "Disappointing The Internet ..read more

Talel McBriar is a singer-songwriter currently based out of Victoria, B.C. The first time I saw her perform live was at a SoFar Sounds show in Vancouver, where she beautifully showcased her songs and blend of traditional folk with alternative rock references. Talel is no stranger to performing, having toured extensively in B.C. and in Eastern Canada. This summer, she and her band have been keeping busy with a slew of Western Canadian tour dates, including these upcoming shows: July 24th – Nelson, B.C.  July 25th – Revelstoke, B.C. July 26th – New Denver, B.C. July 27th – Kimberley, B ..read more

There’s still time to make the most of the summer, and what better way to do it than enjoying live music outdoors. Here are the free events you’ll find coming up in the Vancouver area. Event: West 4th Music in the Plaza  Date: Tuesday, July 9 to Tuesday, August 27 Details: Curated by the Khatsahlano Krew and Zulu Records, you can enjoy an evening of live music from local artists on Tuesday evenings. Located at West 4th and Maple Street. Event: Surrey Sounds of Summer Date: Wednesday, July 3 to Wednesday, August 28 Details: Enjoy live local music with diverse genres from jaz ..read more

UK singer-songwriter Polly Money‘s latest release captures the feeling some of us know all too well—impostor syndrome. The song was written during Money’s recent gig being part of The 1975’s touring band—an experience that was equally exciting as it made her question whether she was deserving of the opportunity (which she absolutely was). It’s a reminder that no matter where you are in your life, self-doubt can manifest in ways beyond your control, but it’s just our brains lying to us. Learn more about Polly Money at https://www.pollymoney.com ..read more

Haleluya Hailu is a Vancouver-raised singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet, activist, and your new favourite indie sleaze pop star. Haleluya released her debut EP, eternally yours, via 604 Records earlier this year and has a slew of live shows scheduled this summer. You’ll find her playing Sled Island in Calgary on June 23, Phillips Backyard Music Festival in Victoria on July 7, ArtsWell Festival from August 2 to 5, and Summerlight Festival in Vancouver on August 10–just to name a few. Read ahead to learn more about Haleluya in her own words. Q: Introduce yourself! Haleluya Hailu ..read more

Leeds quartet Yard Act released their sophomore album Where’s My Utopia? earlier this year. The new record expands on the band’s post-punk universe with faceted layers borrowed from genres like funk, indie, grunge, hip-hop—and more. The band is currently on a tour across North America, Europe, and the UK, including their biggest hometown headline show yet at the Millennium Square Leeds. The band will be making a stop in Vancouver this Friday, June 7th for a sold out show at the Rickshaw Theatre. Learn more about Yard Act and more upcoming tour dates at https://www.yardactors.com ..read more

Lizzy McAlpine just keeps getting better. The first time I saw her live was in 2022—she performed to a sold-out crowd of a few hundred people at Fortune Sound Club in Vancouver in support of her beloved album, five seconds flat. The most recent time I saw her live was last weekend in Seattle at the WaMu Theatre, which has a capacity of 7,200. Regardless of the size of the room, McAlpine captivates with her effortlessly soul-filled vocals and her emotion-driven storytelling, especially with the songs off of her latest record, Older. Take a listen to her latest single, “I Guess” and hear for you ..read more

The Crystal Casino Band has released the anthem for burnt out zillennials—and we’ve never felt more seen by the D.C. indie rock band. Take a listen for yourself. Learn more about The Crystal Casino Band at https://www.crystalcasinoband.com ..read more

A full moon, rainy forecast, and a Monday evening in Vancouver—the perfect backdrop for Madi Diaz‘s show at the Fox Cabaret for The Weird Faith Tour. Nashville-based singer-songwriter Daniel Nunnelee warmed up the stage and quickly bonded with the audience as he pulled newly written songs out of his back pocket to add to his set. Madi Diaz then graced the stage and kicked her set off with “Same Risk”, the first track off of her latest record Weird Faith. Diaz was joined by her longtime touring band member, Adam Popick, who was multi-tasking on backing vocals, drums, and the keys. Diaz is an ef ..read more

Vancouver-raised singer-songwriter Haleluya Hailu recently released her debut EP, eternally, yours. The seven-track EP touches on coming-of-age themes, and the earnesty you experience in Hailu’s songwriting is universally welcoming—regardless of where you currently are in life. Hailu will be playing a show in Vancouver at Red Gate Arts Society on Sunday, March 31st with Postmodern Connection and Eva Lucia. Tickets are available here. In the meantime, take a listen to her latest single, “MANIC PIXIE PACIFIST”. aa ff Learn more about Haleluya Hailu at https://haleluyahailu.ca ..read more