BC Alt-Rockers Vogue Villains Release New Single A SLOW RIDE

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Vogue Villains · A Slow Ride (At The Speed Of Light)

Vancouver Island based alt-rockers Vogue Villains share their new single 'A Slow Ride' out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here.

The latest single from their debut full-length album Built On Bones, set for release on March 7th, 'A Slow Ride' deals with themes of being exhausted and fed up with the negative pressures that people can put on you.

"While the lyrics may be sparse, they came out aggressive and poignant, so naturally the music had to follow suit," says lead vocalist / bassist Andrew Baskin. "To say that it's a song about no longer taking sh*t from anyone may be an oversimplification. It becomes much more complex when you think about the fact that we can just as much be the culprits of our own demise. And imagine the physical and mental struggle that goes along with that - a self manifested fist fight and the slow ride we take when we've been knocked down to the mat and the never-ending struggle to climb back on to your feet."

Based in Campbell River, BC, Vogue Villains are a hard rocking alternative band with a musical foundation planted firmly in catchy melodies and multi-part harmonies. Their live show is big, dirty and full of raw energy while also having a humorous stage presence that goes hand in hand with their tongue-in-cheek lyrics. Set on making music that feels unique, yet unafraid to wear their many influences on their sleeves (QOTSA, Billy Talent and Arctic Monkeys to name a few), this powerhouse of a band has created a sound that is undeniably and unmistakably their own.

'A Slow Ride' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. Vogue Villains will tour across BC and Alberta this spring, see below for full tour dates. For more information, please visit voguevillains.com. 

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VOGUE VILLAINS | UPCOMING TOUR DATES
March 15 - Nanaimo, BC - The Queens
March 16 - Vancouver, BC - The Cobalt
March 18 - Penticton, BC - Britbar
March 19 - Nelson, BC - Torchlight Brewing 
March 21 - Lethbridge, AB - The Slice Bar
March 22 - Calgary, AB - The Rec Room
March 23 - Edmonton, AB - The Aviary
March 30 - Victoria, BC - Rebel Garage
April 6 - Cumberland, BC - Waverley Hotel

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VOGUE VILLAINS IS:
 Andrew Baskin (Lead Vox, Bass)
 Lucas Antoni (Lead Vox, Guitar)
Nate Cox (Drums, Vox)
Robert Johnston (Keyboard, Guitar, Vox


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Vancouver Musician Devon More Shares Empowering New Single MY BODY IS

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OUT ON FEBRUARY 29th

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Vancouver musician Devon More shares her empowering new single 'My Body Is' out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here.

The latest single from her new album Sky Is Falling, set for release on February 29th, 'My Body Is', is a powerful anthem for the fundamental right of bodily autonomy. 

"'My Body Is' is a complete sentence: my body exists, and that is enough," says Devon. "The song is my attempt to disentangle a lifetime of mixed media messages and societal projections onto my female body - and ultimately celebrate the simple living magic in ALL body machines. Every flesh home is worthy - no matter what it looks like, or where we may find ourselves on the love/hate relationship spectrum on any given day."

Devon's latest single follows the release of previous tracks 'Finally Yours' and 'Songbird' in 2023. And 'My Body Is' is not just the latest single from her new album; it's also one of 5 original songs featured in Devon More’s critically acclaimed stage show - Hits Like A Girl (premiered/toured in 2019)  - an immersive soundscape and poetic manifesto exploring the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury acquired in her early 20s that left her in an altered state of consciousness for years.

From Kamloops but currently based in Vancouver, Devon is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumental musician (guitar, flute, and more), and genre-bending performance artist who combines insightful lyrics and infectious melodies in alternative pop rock songs served with a side of symphony. Centered on themes of wanderlust, revolution, and love, Devon’s story driven songs illuminate universal themes while drawing rich images from her own unique life experience as a globetrotter (approx 30 countries!), polyglot (German, Dutch, English), and Traumatic Brain Injury survivor.  

'My Body Is' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit devonmoremusic.com.

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Vancouver Musician Steve Maddock Shares New Single A SPECIAL KIND OF LOVE

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OUT ON FEBRUARY 16th

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Steve Maddock · A Special Kind Of Love

Vancouver musician Steve Maddock shares his new single 'A Special Kind Of Love' out now on all digital streaming platforms via Salt Spring Records. Listen here.

The 2nd single from Steve Maddock's new album Jack Of All Trades, 'A Special Kind Of Love' follows the release of the lead single 'Holy Man', which came out late last year. Set for release on February 16th, Jack Of All Trades is a joint venture between Steve and Mike Reveley. Mike is a former Vancouver jazz arranger/composer who founded the Capilano University Jazz Studies Program where Steve studied. 

A soulful ballad that deals with the real meaning of love, 'A Special Kind Of Love' pulls at the heartstrings as hints of jazz and blues shine through.

"The song is about a young man talking with his father about his new girlfriend," says 'A Special Kind Of Love' songwriter Mike Reveley. "The older man tries to tell him what real love is all about, but he doesn’t quite understand. He feels that he already knows what love is. As he ages, he comes to understand what his father was talking about: 'that special kind of love'."

Over the past two decades, Steve Maddock has been steadily establishing himself as one of Canada’s most versatile vocal talents. Whether sharing a concert stage with a 65-piece symphony orchestra, performing with a 10-piece show band on a cruise ship, or fronting a jazz trio in a local club, he’s able to change gears effortlessly and present the music in a way that’s honest and fresh. Steve’s first love is jazz, but he is equally at home with blues, pop and musicals.

Steve is currently on the Jazz Faculty of Capilano University where he has taught private voice, vocal jazz masterclass, studio performance, vocal improvisation and ear training. He works as an adjudicator and clinician at many different Canadian music festivals. 

'A Special Kind Of Love' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit stevemaddock.com.

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STEVE MADDOCK - JACK OF ALL TRADES
Release Date: February 16th, 2024
(Salt Spring Records)

01. Holy Man
02.  Eleanor Rigby
03.  A Special Kind Of Love
04.  Seasons
05.  Abby
06.  Fever
07.  Maybe I'll Find Love Again
08.  The Weekend
09.  40 Days and 40 Nights
10.  Country Road
11.  Love Is A Funny Thing

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Vancouver Musician Steve Maddock Shares New Single HOLY MAN

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OUT ON FEBRUARY 16th

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Steve Maddock · Holy Man

Vancouver musician Steve Maddock shares his new single 'Holy Man' out now on all digital streaming platforms via Salt Spring Records. Listen here.

'Holy Man' is the first single from Steve Maddock's new album Jack Of All Trades, which is set for release on February 16th. The album is a joint venture between Steve and Mike Reveley. Mike is a former Vancouver jazz arranger/composer who founded the Capilano University Jazz Studies Program where Steve studied. 

A rocking shuffle with an 8-piece band and a great solo by Vancouver jazz guitarist Bill Coon, 'Holy Man' is a song about a man seeking redemption with the help of a strong woman. 

"We have all, at one time or another, experienced situations where we need support to overcome personal problems," says 'Holy Man' songwriter Mike Reveley. "All too often these problems are drug and alcohol related. We all know someone who is struggling with an addiction."

Over the past two decades, Steve Maddock has been steadily establishing himself as one of Canada’s most versatile vocal talents. Whether sharing a concert stage with a 65-piece symphony orchestra, performing with a 10-piece show band on a cruise ship, or fronting a jazz trio in a local club, he’s able to change gears effortlessly and present the music in a way that’s honest and fresh. Steve’s first love is jazz, but he is equally at home with blues, pop and musicals.

Steve is currently on the Jazz Faculty of Capilano University where he has taught private voice, vocal jazz masterclass, studio performance, vocal improvisation and ear training. He works as an adjudicator and clinician at many different Canadian music festivals. 

'Holy Man' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit stevemaddock.com.

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Vancouver Latin Fusion Group Los Duendes Release Debut Album ME RECUERDAS

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Los Duendes · Me Recuerdas

Vancouver Latin fusion group Los Duendes share their debut album Me Recuerdas out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here.

To celebrate the album release, Los Duendes are also releasing the title track as the 3rd single following the release of previous singles 'Coleslaw' and 'Elf-Man'. The upbeat and alluring track is an emotive journey through the pain of heartbreak.

"'Me Recuerdas' was composed during a late-night session in the studio and takes listeners on an emotional ride through the nightmare of being broken up with and having to move on," says vocalist Sangito Bigelow. "The track is a sultry arrangement of horn lines reminiscent of late-night traffic along rain-slicked city streets and features the distinctive sound of the Tres cubano, along with vocals from Toto Berriel and Dawn Pemberton, funk Timba bass lines, and Latin percussion. It's an epic saga that serves as a cautionary tale to all the Don Juan’s out there and encourages the broken-hearted to move on, ultimately having the last laugh."

Los Duendes' new album Me Recuerdas is an exploration of Latin American music through the influences of jazz, funk, fusion, metal and house. Latin electrified guitar with heavy Afro-Latin percussion and gang vocals in the style of a typical cumbia or salsa combo are central to the sound. Drawing inspiration from the vintage guitar tones of cumbia and chicha, this album features heavy electric guitar, evocative of the jarring frenetic sounds of the urban jungle.

Me Recuerdas means 'remember me' and the themes of loss and grief can be felt throughout the album. It can also be interpreted in a romantic way, like in the title track that speaks to an ended love affair.

“The music on this record is a personal fusion of the music I love and the interests of the musicians in the band," says Sangito. "Our lead guitarist and drummer both come from a jazz background and add a strong element of groove and virtuosic improvisation. In addition to our many diverse genres and influences, I also hear a strong correlation between the sounds of cumbia, Spaghetti Western soundtracks, surfer punk and African high-life music on this album. We have been playing together as a band for the past 6 years and have developed a singular voice as an ensemble. With this album, we are looking to develop our sound further and take our music to the next level."

Me Recuerdas is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit losduendesmusic.com.

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LOS DUENDES IS:
Sangito Bigelow - Vocals, Percussion, Guitar
Seb Chamney - Electric Guitar
Lily Towers - Vocals, Auxiliary Percussion
Alan Ruiz - Electric Bass
Max Huberdeau - Drums

FEATURED MUSICIANS ON ME RECUERDAS:
Dawn Pemberton - Vocals
Toto Berriel - Vocals
Adrian Espin Samperio - Tres Cubano
Colin Sankey - Bass
Jocelyn Waugh - Trumpet
Gordy Li - Saxophone
Chris Couto - Timbales
Daryl Jahnke - Guitar
Gabriel Palatchi - Piano, Organ


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