My Favourite Vancouver Records of 2018
The rules are simple: the band is based in Vancouver, it came out this year, and I liked it a lot. Check out my favourite records & cassettes from 2018. Read More
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The Best Rock, Punk & Metal Shows in Vancouver – September 2018
It’s smoky as hell outside, so why not head indoors and enjoy some good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll this September? Here are some sweet shows to see in Vancouver. Read More
REVIEW: BRASS – For Everyone
Obviously punk without fitting neatly into a subgenre, BRASS has its own sound which it has brought nigh to perfection on this 10-track release. Read More
REVIEW: Night People – S/T EP
Night People’s self-titled EP, released on vinyl through Deranged Records, serves up four atmospheric tracks which walk a fine line between pop and punk. Read More
INTERVIEW: Night People’s Joshua
Playing dark synth-punk, Night People features current and former members of a whole bunch of local bands. Read an interview with vocalist/guitarist Joshua. Read More
NEW RELEASE: Spike Girls – Emerald Swarm EP
Release date: September 23, 2017 I’ll try to keep this review short and sweet — like the Emerald Swarm EP itself which contains five tracks and has a total runtime of less than 7 minutes. In that time, Spike Girls treat us to five punchy Read More
INTERVIEW: Patrick Bertrand of Corner Boys/Hosehead Records
Corner Boys is new but already a force to be reckoned with. I spoke to drummer Patrick Bertrand to talk more about the band’s sound and what inspires it. Read More
INTERVIEW: Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs
Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs are coming to Vancouver on October 12. I chatted to the eponymous Sam Coffey about the new album, the show and studded onesies. Read More
The Best Rock, Punk & Metal Shows in Vancouver – September 2017
Well, we’ve reached the end of summer; the rain is on its way. Whatever the weather, we can count on some killer shows in our favourite dark, sweaty venues. Read More
NEW RELEASE: Sore Points – Don’t Want To EP
Sore Points’ version of punk comes straight out of the 70s, complete with the snotty attitude and fast strumming of the Ramones. Read More