Candy Cigarettes stands out among many bedroom acts

I always find it amazing when I hear music that’s created in a bedroom studio. It always has a cozy, warm aesthetic that’s much more listenable than any other genre I find. Perfume Genius and Youth Lagoon have really captured the essence of bringing the music from the bedroom (or a friends) to life. With

Vancouver Folk Music Festival: Sunday

To close off the festival, we encountered the hottest of the three days. It was like a blast of constant heat over and over again for the daylight hours. Nonetheless, we were able to catch some great morning shows and watch the wonderful main stage performances as well. We first watched a workshop with the

Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2013: Saturday

The first of two full days of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival was great. The morning performances on the multiple eight stages showed a wide variety of talent, music. and interesting tidbits that is only found in a folk festival. Starting the day, we visited a stage that compiled multiple singer-songwriters to talk about how

Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2013: Friday

What better way to start a festival than a day full of energy and sun. We anticipated multiple artists throughout the day, and we’re pleased to announce that all surpassed expectations. From amazing food vendors to a great main stage lineup, the first day of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival was great. Sierra Leone’s Refugee

Vancouver Folk Festival 2013 Friday Preview

We’ve arrived! Touched down right in the heart of Vancouver, and currently residing in the beautiful Jericho Beach. Friday night shows start at 5:00PM and we ar excited to see a wonderful array of local and international talent. We begin with the world-beat ensemble, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars. They’re story is what creates their stardom. As a group

MITNG at the Vancouver Folk Festival 2013

We’re heading to the Great White North to attend the 2013 Vancouver Folk Festival, and we can’t be anymore excited! The festival runs from July 19th-July 21st, and we’ll be providing photography, interviews, and written coverage of the entire thing. This year’s lineup has shaped into a wonderful mixture of world music, local talent, and