Free Music from Dine Alone Records!

We may be easing back into those long stretches of rain that us Vancouverites are used to, but you can relive all those warm sunny days with the "Steamy Summer" Sampler from Dine Alone Records! To get the free download with songs by artists such as Hannah Georgas, Yukon Blonde, City and Colour and Library Voices click the "Get it Now" button below or visit dinealonerecords.com/sampler/.

New Songwriters' Workshop and Performance Opportunity

If you are a songwriter or an artist, you may be interested in the New Songwriters' Workshop that is coming to Vancouver. This event is on Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm at the Tom Lee Music Hall.

SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE

Part 1: WHAT'S IN A SONG

Presented by: Rick Jackett, Songwriter

Part 2: MUSIC PUBLISHING & REVENUE STREAMS

Presented by: Jodie Ferneyhough & Terry O'Brien

Part 3: FILM & TV PLACEMENTS

Presented by: Barry Cole

President,

Spot Music, NYC

Part 4: SONG REVIEW & CRITIQUE

Present by: All Presenters

Admission is $40 in advance or $60 at the door. Songwriters can register online in advance at www.radiostar.ca for the workshop.

If you're already in a band, you can apply to perform at the Canadian Music Festival in Toronto. Bands can submit at www.canadianmusicfest.com or www.sonicbids.com/canadianmusicfest2013 right now for their special early-bird rate of $40 or $30 through Sonicbids. Submissions deadline is October 27th, 2012.

Free Music Alert: Martyr by Wintersleep!

Wintersleep is kicking off their North American tour in less than a week on October 16th, 2012. They will be playing in Vancouver at the Commodore Ballroom on November 14th, 2012!

Meanwhile, you can download a free copy of their unreleased song "Martyr" from SoundCloud!