SOTD: Haleluya Hailu – MANIC PIXIE PACIFIST
Vancouver-raised singer-songwriter Haleluya Hailu recently released her debut EP, eternally, yours. The seven-track EP touches on coming-of-age themes, and the earnesty you experience in Hailu’s songwriting is universally welcoming—regardless of where you currently are in life.
SOTD: Madi Diaz – For Months Now
Madi Diaz captures the human experience beautifully on her latest record—Weird Faith. The title in itself is almost a reminder that all we can do is our best and have faith things will work out.
SOTD: Altın Gün – Goca Dünya
Altın Gün is currently on tour across North America and will be stopping in Vancouver on Wednesday, November 15 at the Commodore Ballroom for what’s sure to be a dizzyingly good time.
SOTD: Dizzy – Close
Dizzy is currently on tour supporting the release of their newest record across Canada and the US, with a stop in Vancouver on Tuesday, November 7 at the Biltmore Cabaret.
SOTD: Peach Luffe – Say It Back
Toronto-based bedroom pop artist Peach Luffe leans into his classical musical training to build lush soundscapes that draws listeners into a state of daydream.
SOTD: Jordan klassen – casey
Jordan Klassen will be releasing his sixth full-length record, Marginalia, on October 20th. “Casey” is the latest teaser from the new album and touches on the struggles around asking for help, and the bittersweet relief on the other end of it.
SOTD: Katelyn Tarver – Parallel universe
Katelyn Tarver’s latest single is a delicate reminder around the ‘what ifs’ and the sliding door moments we all experience.
SOTD: Sun Room – Cadillac
Sun Room consists of four friends from Southern California who like to surf and make music out of their garage.
SOTD: Patrick Droney – I’ll Be By Your Side
Patrick Droney has a penchant for crafting songs that speak beautifully on the human condition. His latest release, “I’ll Be By Your Side”, reads like a love letter to the past, present, and future.
SOTD: Wild Rivers – Don’t
Wild Rivers has mastered the balance of introspection and captivation when it comes to their music. Case in point – their latest single, “Don’t” will get stuck in your head, and make your heart feel all of the unrequited feels.
SOTD: Michaela Slinger – Little Pieces
Comparison is the thief of joy. Even though we know this to be true, it’s easy to find yourself stuck in cycles of comparison. Vancouver singer-songwriter Michaela Slinger explores the societal pressures we face internally and externally in her latest release.
SOTD: Dizzy – Birthmark
The start of a new year means a year of new music. A recent addition to our rotating playlist is Dizzy’s latest release, ‘Birthmark’.
SOTD: Maisie Peters – Good Enough
Maisie Peters *is* good enough, but she captures the feeling of feeling inadequate beautifully in her latest track, “Good Enough”.
SOTD: anders – Come With Me
Sometimes the best time to discover new music is in the summer time. Case in point, anders’ latest single, “Come With Me”. The track touches on love and relationships, and spotlights the Mississauga native’s smooth blend of moody R&B and hip hop.
SOTD: Luke Sital-Singh – Summer Somewhere
On his latest single “Summer Somewhere”, Los Angeles-based Luke Sital-Singh asks a heavy question: “Who’s got a sorrow that we haven’t seen yet?” It pushes listeners to consider the reality that we only see of others what they are willing to share – a curated glimpse at a small fraction of what makes them whole.