Matt Webb

Hey everyone! Remember Bad Girl, the song we shamelessly promoted last year? Well, get ready for more!

Matt Webb is planning to release a new EP called "Right Direction" this upcoming February! For more details, visit his Facebook page.

And if you still haven't listened to his last EP "Coda and Jacket", check it out on iTunes.

Like A Storm Returns to Vancouver

UPDATE: Unfortunately, this show has been canceled. For details, visit the Like A Storm Facebook page.


.........................................................................................................................................

Great news!

Like A Storm is coming back to Vancouver as part of their "Love The Way You Hate Me"
Tour, for a show at Electric Owl on December 7th! We'll be there,  make sure you are too.

Buy tickets now

And make sure you watch their music video for their single "Love The Way You Hate Me" from their upcoming album Chaos Theory: Pt 2. You'll hear more new songs, as well as past favourites, at this plugged-in show next weekend, which features drummer Garrett Whitlock (Tremonti Project).
Grab tickets now!

Check out photos from past Like A Storm shows:
Acoustic show at the Backstage Lounge
Openers for Seether at the Commodore Ballroom

Hannah Georgas

Music lovers!

Have you heard Hannah Georgas' new cover of Rihanna's song "Stay"? If not, make sure to give it a listen and let us know what you think.

You'll find this song along with original tracks on her new self-titled EP.

And if you want to see Hannah Georgas put out a music video for her song "Enemies" make sure you pledge some funds to help her out, while supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation! Visit her Pledge Music site to get involved, and spread the word!

Keep checking back for more great music announcements!

Party for the Planet: Hey Ocean! and Lights

On April 27th, 2013, Hey Ocean! and Lights helped Surrey celebrate Earth Day with Party for the Planet, a family-friendly event with free concerts.

Hey Ocean! is a local indie pop rock band whom we've had the pleasure of seeing many times, but they always seem to surprise us with a little something extra. Ashleigh Ball (vocals and innumerable other instruments), David Beckingham (vocals and guitar) and David Vertesi (vocals and bass) were joined on stage by Dan Klenner who was playing the guitar instead of the drums. The second guitar was a pleasant addition, filling out their sound and tipping them a little closer to rock than pop, but still allowing them to pump out compelling dance-inducing beats. I know it has been said many times, but you really need to see Hey Ocean! perform live!

For more information about Hey Ocean! check out their website: loveheyocean.com

Your next chance to see Hey Ocean! in Vancouver is on July 12th when they open with Jimmy Eat World for City and Colour at the PNE Amphitheatre. Tickets are available at ticketleader.ca

Lights is a Canadian electro pop rock musician who has catchy toe-tapping beats and an exciting stage presence. Despite having a huge following, she is very humble and appreciates her fans. We actually accidentally ran into her hanging out with her fans after the hour-long show! 

For more information about Lights check out her website: iamlights.com

Lights played a sold-out acoustic show at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver yesterday and will be playing another set tonight!

More photos of Hey Ocean! and Lights after the break!

Serena Ryder with Danielle Duval

On April 24th, Serena Ryder played a high energy and very fun show at the Commodore Ballroom. This sold out show attracted a crowd young and old.

Danielle Duval at the Commodore Ballroom

The opener, Danielle Duval was mesmerizing. This Montreal born rocker brings a lot of oomph to the stage. She played acoustic versions of her songs on the bass, guitar and piano. Her song "You can't come any closer" was very intimate and moving. For someone who is only 5ft 4 (and a ¼) she definitely has a big strong voice and a lot of presence. Her rendition of Grease got everyone singing along and hyped up for the show. Her final song " Ambulance" got the crowd cheering and wanting more from her. Duval is definitely a talent to follow.   

For more information about Danielle Duval and a free song download, check out her website: ofthevalley.com

Serena Ryder at the Commodore Ballroom

For Ryder herself, playing at the Commodore Ballroom was a dream come true. She told the crowd about how she was first acquainted to the Commodore when she opened for an act at the age of 19 or 20. Now here she is playing as the headliner of a sold out show, promoting her latest album Harmony. Her energy was contagious, you could really feel that she was having a lot of fun on stage and it got everyone in the crowd singing and dancing along. On a side note, we had the privilege to be standing next to Ryder’s mom, whom Ryder made a lot of shout outs to and often visited on stage right with shouts of “Hi mom!” mid-song. Ryder invited a fan on stage, Jeremiah, to sing and harmonize with her on “Please Baby Please.” She brought the crowd to a culminating halt and enthusiasm with her song “Stompa” and “Circle of the Sun” leaving the crowd in disbelief that the concert was over. Ryder then came back on stage twice to do encores, finally finishing with a slightly more mellow “Weak in the Knees.” She is currently on tour with her latest album Harmony.

For more information about Serena Ryder, check out her website: serenaryder.com

More photos after the break!

My Song For Change contest

Musicians!

Make Music Matter and Western Union are holding an amazing contest for Canadian song writers over 18. Music can be powerful and this contest allows song writers to express themselves and focus on current opinions and issues faced by young Canadians. Submit your original song for a chance at the big prize: work with Ian D'Sa from Billy Talent and Cone McCaslin from Sum 41 as they help you professionally record your song and shoot a music video! Enter the contest and be heard, for your chance to win this great opportunity! Deadline is June 15th and online voting will determine the winner. Don't miss your chance!

 For more info visit the contest website.

Like A Storm

On April 13th at the Backstage Lounge, New Zealand rockers Like A Storm gave fans an intimate last show before relocating to Toronto. The acoustic set emphasized the group's vocal and instrumental strengths, and was interspersed with personal stories about the band's beginnings and highlights of their career. Combined with their relaxed attitude and close proximity with the crowd, the night became an emotional goodbye to fans, showing the members' gratitude and connection with fans and with each other.

Check out their upcoming tour dates at www.likeastorm.com

More photos after the break!

Free Music from City and Colour

City and Colour's new album The Hurry and The Harm will be released on June 4th, 2013, but right now you can get the 3rd song on the album "Of Space and Time" free!

For more information about City and Colour's new album, check out http://cityandcolour.ca

Marilyn Manson

Feb. 11th, 2013-Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The crowd was all dressed up and ready to go. Some of the outfits were quite elaborate, and the stage sets were too. Unfortunately, after fighting with illness, Manson kept the show quite short. Nevertheless, the show started and ended with a bang (quite literally thanks to the confetti shooters)! Manson hit a couple of the popular tunes that got people up out of their seats, screaming through Sweet Dreams and mOBSCENE, but neglected to cover his newest album's single Born Villain. Still, fans seemed satisfied with the setlist and recognized a lot of their favourites. Overall I'd say the crowd was receptive, but were disappointed at the abrupt ending.

 If you have any comments, reviews, or photos we'd love to see and share them! Comment below or email musicinvan@gmail.com.

 Note: openers were Butcher Babies. Check out their single.