Calgary’s Miesha and The Spanks are back with a new full-length album, Unconditional Love In Hi-Fi, that raises the high bar set by their 2021 Singles EP while celebrating the super-duo’s debut on Mint Records. Flaunting their affection for the wild roots of ‘70s and ‘80s rock, these ambassadors of badassery serve up a tableau of après-garage ringers that would bring The Runaways themselves charging back home. Brimming with raw and uncompromising hooks, awash with Miesha Louie’s instantly recognisable vocals, these two are taking their vibrant sound to the next level. Having been on the road non-stop during the build-up to this LP, the Western Canada tour is now underway with the Eastern Canada run soon to follow. Dates can be found below.
Jorja Smith has made her long-awaited return with her intrepid and bold new single “Try Me“ – available now, globally via her independent label, FAMM.
(April 12, 2023) – Today, beloved singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ron Hawkins announces a new solo EP titled Trash Talkin’ At The Speed Of Sound due out May 12 via Sonic Envy. Long-revered as one of Canada’s great contemporary singer-songwriters, Hawkins is probably best known for his work as principal songwriter and lead vocalist for legendary Canadian band Lowest of the Low. The first single from his new EP is the dizzying, danceable “Church Of The Chemical DJ”. Stream it HERE. Pre-save the EP on DSPs HERE.
On the heels of a whirlwind debut that included a GRAMMY® Award nomination for his first-ever single, #1 debuts on multiple charts, television performances, and sold out shows over a two-year span, Mammoth WVH is back with its sophomore album Mammoth II. The 10-track record will be available worldwide on August 4, 2023 via the band’s new label, BMG. Recorded at the legendary 5150 studio, the album was produced by friend and collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette. Mammoth II is available for pre-order in multiple configurations here: https://MammothWVH.lnk.to/MammothIIPR.
Illustrious Vancouver-based alt-indie-synth duo Fur Trade have signed to Light Organ Records. A collaboration between four-time JUNO nominee Steve Bays and Parker Bossley, (Hot Hot Heat, Mounties, The Gay Nineties), Fur Trade is excited to premiere the single, “LOL Trash”, a soaring indie-sleaze glam rock track that showcases their nimble production skills, tongue in cheek lyricism, and penchant for creating an irresistible groove. The accompanying video is retro-feeling yet fresh, consisting of real life snapshots of Parker and Steve at various house parties and bars, shot the same weekend they wrote “LOL Trash”.