A new instalment, highlighting favourite tracks from the rapidly growing and diverse music scene in BC. Whether you’re a long time fan of these artists or just coming across their work, Echoes of Vancouver aims to represent the sounds that continue to shape our ever-evolving local music landscape.
Click the button below for the Echoes of Vancouver Playlist, updated with each edition (Apple Music Only).
runner, “Coffee”
runner’s cathartic track aptly captures the essence of the frustration of simply not being able to get your shit together. Life piles up on you, you lose track of time, all of a sudden it’s Monday- that’s “Coffee.” Relatable lyrics, colourful guitar play, and an overall strong chemistry from the duo highlight this track’s ability to resonate with listeners. It’s raw, honest, and mirrors the chaos and perseverance of life.
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Wallgrin, “Arrow to the Wind”
Out of a soundtrack to a fantasy setting, Wallgrin brings elegance and grace to this beautifully wondrous record featuring dignified piano lines, stunning vocal arrangements, and restrained but emphatic horns. The song builds a glimmering and twinkling atmosphere with an almost medieval feel, for an ethereal and otherworldly listening experience. A truly transcendent exploration.
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DOUR, “Numbers”
Tone setting instrumentation and quality production gives “Numbers” an almost haunting feel to it, only further enhanced by a dreary and immersive vocal effort. The track is a dive into existential reflection, addressing feelings of isolation and outlining a strong desire for clarity. The Post-Punk band brilliantly combines these elements to underscore this poignant and resonant listen.
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Sam Tudor, “Do You Feel Free Now?”
Soothing, yet ominous, Sam Tudor’s opening track of his 2024 EP, ‘Hidden Minute,’ is a richly textured, contemplative look into reflection and inner complexities. Featuring lush instrumentation and Tudor’s gentle, hushed vocals, the track is an exercise in navigating the fleeting nature of emotions, and a release from past burdens.
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Jobé, “Lies”
Delicate, sweet, and serene, Jobé’s first solo offering since 2021 is deeply enchanting, and carries a bewitching ethos, providing a listening experience to find yourself endlessly lost in. This resonates lyrically as well, “We’d lay for hours, wrapped up in our space, time had no place, clocks had no face.” With its vintage feel, and Jobé’s youthful aura, this song evokes a timeless, romantic nostalgia with its dreamlike feel.
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JARS, “Memory Lanes”
JARS cathartically envelops infectious, nostalgic tones with this poignant, raw exploration into letting go—or at least the challenges of doing so. Lighthearted, groovy, and gently playful, “Memory Lane” creates a unique contrast within itself as it captures the complexities of processing and growing.
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Bukola, “I’m Not From California”
Lush and lively, Bukola brings an alluring, serendipitous encounter to life over elegant string arrangements, melodic acoustic guitar, and delicate percussion. The unique use of background chatter and tonal changes also highlight the excellent production, with the storytelling beautifully capturing the essence of a magical moment.
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Said The Whale, “Kate Moon”
There’s an undeniably intimate potency to “Kate Moon,” the first follow up to Said The Whale’s 2023 single, “Never Grow Up,” each featuring similar artwork. If this hints towards an upcoming project, it’ll be met with an abundance of anticipation. The track features emotional and reminiscent lyrics addressing a deep, though now distant connection—the experience only enhanced by its atmospheric feel. The ebbs and flows of this track sees emphatic summits and resonant lows, only adding to the immersive story.
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