Tag: vancouver
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New Release: “FLASHBACKS” by ORRA
In their latest single, Vancouver-based collective ORRA reflects on friendships lost to time, channeling a wistful nostalgia before time eventually took its toll. The reflections of Sarah Orr are spun over funk-laced synthesizers, soulful background vocal harmonies, breakbeat drums, and dazzling keys. These elements come together to develop into a dreamy, enchanting atmosphere, as the…
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Summer Replay: Music on Repeat in Soundwave Society’s Summer
With 2024 continuing to fade further into Fall and soon into Winter, members of our club reflected on the music that sound-tracked our eventful Summers. Whether it was spent in nature, at live shows, or on the road, we all have songs familiar to each of our adventures over the past few months. Summer Replay…
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EP Review & Interview: ‘Hidden Minute’ by Sam Tudor
There is a distinct irony in the idea that something so contemplative, reflective, and frequently ominous, can be so immediately resonant. Sam Tudor’s 2024 EP, Hidden Minute, is just that, as it aptly encapsulates the exploration of the inner-complexities that make up the human condition. Describing the EPs sound as “murky,” Tudor crafts rich soundscapes…
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New Release / Review: “mild” and “red,” twin EP’s from Mildred
Oakland-based band Mildred, a quartet featuring Jack Schrott (vocals, guitar), Henry Easton Koehler (vocals, guitar), Matthew Palmquist (vocals, bass, guitar, woodwinds), and Will Fortna (drums) have unveiled their debut twin EPs, mild and red. Officially assembling in 2023, Mildred came together last year in their living room, following a string of after-dinner music sessions. Reflecting…
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New Release: “Mushrooms” by Skydaddy
Skydaddy returns with “Mushrooms,” the first follow up to February’s standout EP, ‘Pilot.’ The new track offers vivid storytelling, depicting a heart-wrenching narrative based on real events from August of 2020. It is a nuanced detailing of one’s experience of the catastrophic Beirut Explosion, and the devastation that ensued for the city. In this latest…
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New Release: “Taste of Freedom” by Bukola
Bukola continues her momentous summer with her latest track, “Taste of Freedom,” the first follow up to July’s, “I’m Not From California.” Just as it did on the previous, the singer/songwriter’s personality and charisma shine throughout this newest offering, only this time enveloping the song with a warmer, summery glow. Her velvety vocals, while sleek,…
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Echoes of Vancouver 001: Must-Listen New Music from BC Artists
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…

