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 – December 2018
End the year strong with some of these truly sweet shows taking place in Vancouver this December. Call it an early Christmas present to yourself. As ever, a disclaimer that music is subjective blah blah blah. This is my list, and these are the shows Read More
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: Nutrition – S/T
Building on a snotty punk core, Nutrition plays with elements of power pop, surf, glam and garage as it charges through the record’s 8 songs. Read More
REVIEW: Starvation – 5 Track Demo
Track names like ‘Humanity’s Last Breath’ let you know this isn’t going to be a cheery record, and the band doesn’t blink on this heavy, visceral release. Read More
The Best Rock, Punk & Metal Shows in Vancouver – August 2018
Here’s my list of the best places to get sweaty this month — as if you needed an excuse! As ever, a disclaimer that music is subjective blah blah blah. Read More
Freak Dream (Vancouver Synth-Punk) Signs to Artoffact Records
Vancouver synth-punk act Freak Dream has signed to Toronto’s Artoffact Records (also home to Vancouver’s ACTORS, Dead Quiet & others). Read More
REVIEW: Lié – Hounds
Hounds by Lié is a visceral record which sees the band rail against traditional social structures in the form of tight, jarring punk music. Read More
REVIEW: Needs – Limitations
Loud-mouthed, aggressive + sincere, Limitations is a triumphant second album. Mixes hardcore intensity, art-punk introspection + post-hardcore creativity. Read More
REVIEW: Dumb – Seeing Green
Seeing Green by Dumb has a punk spirit without being trammelled by traditional notions of that genre. Read More