Canada Day

I have never been a huge fan of national pride and/or patriotism. However, today I am feeling a little different. The following is my feeble attempt at bands, from The Great White North, that have really impressed me in my life. I really think S should be writing this one... she is a fanatic for Canadian content. These are just good songs from a cool country.

The Band - The Weight
Arcade Fire – No Cars Go
Bruce Cockburn - Call It Democracy
The D'Urbervilles - National Flowers
Wolf Parade - Shine a Light

Yay: Vancouver to Become Even More Boring

The live-music staple known as Richards on Richards will officially be closing it's doors as of July 21st, 2009. How upsetting is it that these great venues keep shutting down in this city? I am really going to miss that marvellous brick backdrop and the stage that has been home to some of the best shows I have ever seen. So long to a real gem.

Pedro The Lion - Bands with Managers (Live @ Richards on Richards)

Michael Jackson

Today, I sort of feel like writing a music round-up. I have come across quite a bit of music lately and very few have caught my interest.

That said, here are a couple of songs that did grab me with their hook and I feel like they should be shared here. There is a theme... death.

R.I.P. M.J.







Obits – Two Headed Coin
The Prayers and Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers - Billie Jean (Drunken Bombast One Take)
Johnny Cash - I Hung My Head
The Chatham Singers - All Who Cheated And Lied
Múm - Small Deaths are the Saddest
Windsor For The Derby - The Melody of a Fallen Tree

Joe Pug

If there is one performer that I am really looking forward to seeing at this years Vancouver Folk Festival, it is this man, Joe Pug. He has that songwriting sensibility that grabs and drags you into a hypnotic abyss. Put simply, I am a fan.

He is offering up a free e.p. on his website and I highly recommend that you go and grab it. Well worth a listen.

Joe Pug - Hymn #101

Gracious Sub Pop

Ye' olde Sub Pop Records has offered up a nice summer (cybersex) mix on their website for free. You can go and download it here.

In fact, you should go look regardless at the website to see how fresh and amazing it is. Nothing flashy or bothersome at all!

Flight of the Concords - Hurt Feelings

A. A. Bondy Releases New Track

Yes, the wait is over for one of my personal "most anticipated" next releases. A. A. Bondy has released a tune from his latest effort, When The Devil’s Loose, which is set to hit shelves at the beginning of September. This time around there is definitely the presence of a backing band as there seems they have been brought to the forefront of the song, wrapping his voice.

Check out the Title Track:

A. A. Bondy - The Devil's Loose