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Mar 04 2013

Indie Music Monday - King Dylan

Categories: Indie Music Monday | Posted by: Jenavive

On Friday, Vicki Volt and I made our way to Mount Royal University’s bar The Hub to catch King Dylan’s CD release show in support of “Looking For the Sun”. This is King Dylan’s fourth solo album and takes us to subjects a little deeper than his previous releases. His first single and video off the album is “Blind Man”.

On stage his delivery of Alternative Hip Hop/Pop is full of boundless energy. Lead singer of Broken Ride, Graham Furber, joined him onstage to keep the entire room bouncing along to the fun filled set. We wish him well as he sets off for Canada Music Week and hope his album is a huge success!

Openers Septembryo played a new song they dubbed “great for working out to” which I super loved. I can’t wait to harass the guys for a copy of the track.

And a new discovery for me was the band Penny Fortune. The Hip Hop Rock duo blew me away.

Check out the video for “Blind Man!” (and yes that’s him painting)

Get in touch with King Dylan!

Website: www.kingdylan.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheRealKingDyl

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theRealKingDyl

Youtube: www.youtube.com/hippydyl

xo,

Jenavive

Feb 11 2013

Indie Music Monday – The Implicate Order

Indie Music Monday - The Implicate Order

Categories: Indie Music Monday | Posted by: Jenavive

Calgary Rockers – The Implicate Order

We recently discovered a new female fronted indie rock band from Calgary named The Implicate Order. After a quick listen to their 7 track album ‘Hollow Process’ on bandcamp, we were all hooked. Their music is reminiscent of early No Doubt alt rock feel, mixed with Paramore style vocals.

They sound great on the record, and even better live. The guys and I were able to make it out to their recent gig at Lord Nelson’s Pub on 8th ave. The show was high energy, and filled with intricate playing and headbanging breakdowns. It’s impossible not to groove on the dance floor while they rock out.

The band consists of mega hot vocalist and rhythm guitarist Christina Lacowicz, guitarist Gene Lachica, bass player Tyler Allard and drummer Josh Nadeau.

I cannot wait to share the stage with them at our EP release party, at Dickens Pub on February 28th. Dancing pants required.

Music

My personal favorites are Boardwalk and Wrong Hole.

If you like what you hear, you can buy the album ‘Hollow Process’ for $5 on Bandcamp, or stream it for free!

Jan 28 2013

Indie Music Monday – Cobra Ramone

Indie Music Monday - Cobra Ramone

Categories: Indie Music Monday | Posted by: Jenavive

[WARNING: This article contains loud guitar and racy subject matter that may cause readers to start car chases or develop severe Kinemortophobia.]

Cobra Ramone is full of rock and roll badassery. She proves that girls can rock as hard as boys and look sexy doing it. On stage she is joined by Big Daddy Deachman (drums) and Trevor Snakedust (hammond B3) for dirty guitar driven blues-rock and vocals that any singer would be envious of.

Currently based out of Vancouver, Canada, Cobra is recording new music and touring all over North America. Make sure you go see her and the boys when they visit your city! For updates on shows and other band debauchery follow them on twitter.

Her latest record is a self-titled face-melting 10-track chronicle about the apocalypse, zombies and ‘boys-are-dicks’ type songs that can be previewed and purchased at http://cobraramone.com/

My personal picks are: Cobras (http://cobraramone.com/track/cobras) and fan fave Wrath Like a City (http://cobraramone.com/track/wrath-like-a-city-2) that will have you blasting your car speakers and singing along by the first chorus.

You can find her music on bandcamp or listen to her song: “I’m the one” on youtube, if you prefer.

Music

My personal picks are Cobras and fan fave Wrath Like a City that will have you blasting your car speakers and singing along by the first chorus.

Videos of Choice
Cover of Jessie J’s – Do It Like a Dude

Cobra Ramone – I’m the One

xo,
Jenavive

Jan 28 2013

Indie Music Monday – MusicYYC.ca

Categories: Indie Music Monday | Posted by: Jenavive

Calgary is home to many great musicians. A great way to keep track of other local acts, venues, and stores in the Calgary area is MusicYYC.ca. Run by Colleen Krueger, MusicYYC acts as a directory, showcasing many different artists, their bios, artwork, and where you can find and buy their music.

Check out their site and send some traffic their way. If you are a local band looking to be listed on their directory, check out their submit page.

xo,

Jenavive

Jan 21 2013

Indie Music Monday – Trinity Bradshaw

Indie Music Monday - Trinity Bradshaw

Categories: Indie Music Monday | Posted by: Jenavive

Calgary artist Trinity Bradshaw is going to have a fantastic 2013. This weekend she won the coveted Calgary Amp Radio Rockstar finale for a grand prize of $200,000. Past winners include Amy Heffernan, Makeshift Innocence, For The Weekend, Seventh Rain, Frankie McQueen, and Matt Blais.

With her debut album in the works and sweet country vibes we’re expecting great things from this talented PEI native. We wish her all the best and can’t wait to see her career take off!
Check out her impressive vocals on this cover of ‘I Won’t Give Up’ by Jason Mraz

Visit www.trinitybradshaw.com for songs and updates! Follow her on twitter @trinitybradshaw

xo,

Jenavive

Jan 14 2013

Indie Music Monday – Kieran Strange

Indie Music Monday - Kieran Strange

Categories: Indie Music Monday | Posted by: Jenavive

INDIE MUSIC MONDAY – KIERAN STRANGE
If you spend $.99 today it should be on iTunes buying Adamantine Hearts by Kieran Strange . The song is jam packed with catchy lyrics and irresistible melodies. It’s definitely my favorite song by this talented singer-songwriter and I cannot stop singing it in my car. You can also listen to the track on her YouTube channel.

British Pop Rocker Kieran Strange is all about being yourself, being different and being strong. She’s one of those amazing people who can encourage everyone around her to follow their passions while delivering a strong message of individuality. Watching her interact with her fans is inspiring. She loves them dearly and you can see it by how they respond and support her. Get in on the #strangers action and follow her on twitter. This year she’s even up for a Shorty Award, which honours the best in social media.

Take 2 minutes and vote!
http://shortyawards.com/kieranstrange

I’ve been incredibly lucky to tour with Kieran and play a few shows with her. We had the most amazing Canada Music Week sleepover party last March when we split a hotel room. There is nothing like a girl party to really bond with great musicians and good people. Kieran’s stage shows are packed with energy and she seems to really get what her audience wants. She’s undeniably generous and I really expect fantastic things to come from her in the coming years.

Check her out!!

xo,

Jenavive

Adamantine Heart:

Merry Undead Christmas:

Kieran’s Social Links
www.kieranstrange.com
@kieranstrange
http://www.facebook.com/misskieranstrange
http://www.youtube.com/kieranstrangekieranstrange

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Jan 07 2013
Indie Music Monday – Transit

Indie Music Monday – Transit
Categories: Indie Music Monday | Posted by: Jenavive
Tony and I were lucky enough to grab last minute tickets to Transit’s fist pumping CD release show this past Saturday at UofC’s Mac Hall Ballroom. Transit’s latest album, Stale, was officially released January 3^rd, 2013. You can sample and buy the album here: http://transit1.bandcamp.com/album/stale-4

If you love hip hop you will not be disappointed.

The show was packed with awesome performances and special guests like Jesse-James Cameron from Makeshift Innocence (www.iriemi.com), Joe Nolan (www.joenolansongs.com) and Sykamore. Newcomer The Blue rocked the stage performing a powerful duet with Transit and beat-savvy DJ Crosswalk (www.facebook.com/dothecrosswalk) kept the tracks and filanthrofists going all night.

Overall we were completely blown away by this high-energy jam-packed show.

Honorable Mentions:
N.e Natural Ensemble (www.naturalensemble.com)
The Bagpiper who should up for the last song

Check out our favourite Transit video “I’m so Indie”:

http://transit1.bandcamp.com/album/stale-4

http://www.facebook.com/transitismybestfriend

http://www.transithiphop.com/
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Dec 17 2012
Indie Music Monday – Craic the Lens

Indie Music Monday – Craic the Lens
Categories: Indie Music Monday | Posted by: Jenavive
Calgary Celtic / Folk / Rock band ‘Craic The Lens’ released their first live music video this week. It was filmed at Dickens Pub for their premier CD release party.

Watch the video here:

If you like what you hear, become a fan on facebook so you can make it out to one of their live shows. You can also request their music on CJSW 90.9 or x92.9.

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Dec 03 2012
Indie Music Monday – Bend Sinister

Indie Music Monday - Bend Sinister
Categories: Indie Music Monday | Posted by: Jenavive
Bend Sinister is a Vancouver based Indie-Rock band. You should check them out.

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Nov 26 2012
Indie Music Monday – Hello Moth

Indie Music Monday – Hello Moth
Categories: Indie Music Monday | Posted by: Jenavive
This week’s IMM spotlight is Calgary based singer-songwriter Hello Moth.

Armed only with a vintage Casio VL-1 synth and a loop pedal, Hello Moth adds layers and layers of lo-fi texture to create warm, entrancing songs.

Don’t let the VL-1 fool you with it’s small size, and kid’s toy-ish charm. Hello Moth proves it’s not the size of the synth that matters, it’s how you use it.

You can check out Hello Moth’s website here, or his facebook page.
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