At the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, May 12
It’s hard to imagine a band more ideally suited to headline theatres than Of Monsters and Men. The Icelandic ensemble’s lush, earnest...
Modern Vampires of the City (XL Recordings)
Over the past few years, Vampire Weekend has been one of the most divisive forces in indie rock, with many fans embracing the New...
Late Riser (Independent)
Leah Abramson’s second collection under her Abramson Singers banner just might put you to sleep—but in this case, that’s a good thing. Late Riser is...
Future Without Her (Independent)
“Tell me, are you kinky?” So begins the a cappella intro of Future Without Her’s opening track, “Just Forget We’re in Love”, as singer Sarah...
It’s late in the afternoon on April 20. About an hour ago, thousands of Vancouverites sparked up joints outside the city’s main art gallery, but the members of the Belle Game are...
I’m My Own Bewitchment (Independent)
I’m My Own Bewitchment is the debut solo collection from Capitol 6/Sun Wizard singer-guitarist Malcolm Jack, and it’s uniquely billed as an “...
Cassette (Green Burrito Records)
According to Watermelon’s Facebook page, the band members’ interests are as follows: “snacks, naps, snacks, cigz”. In other words, they come...
At Pacific Coliseum on Thursday, March 14
To hell with maturity. It’s been more than a decade since the dudes from Billy Talent and Sum 41 conquered Canadian radio, but their...
Song a Day (Green Burrito)
In January 2011, local songwriter Crystal Dorval challenged herself to write a song every day that month and emerged with 30 raw, unfiltered new tracks...
One of Vancouver’s best live acts will call it a day when Apollo Ghosts play their final show at the Rickshaw Theatre on May 10. “There has never really been an agenda or plan...