Vancouver sound-adventurers No Gold have let-go the delicate new dub-fused jam “Good and Bad” – just premiered on Fader.

With haunting organs, thuddy bass and Whomadewho-esque vocals, the band step away from the previous tropi-cool vibes and down a more austere route.

Jack had already mentioned the possibility of the sound-change mid last year so its exciting to see the fruition and execution!

No Gold, “Good and Bad” by The FADER

A not really new, actually track from Blood Diamonds that tickled me so lovingly, I just had to post it up.
Blood Diamonds – Grins

This Canadian fella has been a little bit quiet through the second half of 2011, but this was a timely little reminder of why we love BD’s erratic interpretation of dreamwave’s standard tropes.

More Blood Diamonds here.

Also – what a dumbo for thinking Google would rank a DIY electronic act over the might of a Leo DiCaprio star vehicle, amirite?

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Our East Vancouver homie Vincent Parker has a new album, aptly titled RESPECANIZE part one.

His site describes it as psychedelic blissed out power bass music which means he wants you to get high listening to it.

Vincent Parker – Slither

Vincent Parker – Cyrilian

He’s obviously lost his mind and is giving it away for free on the bandcamps.

Vincent plays the Rickshaw December 2nd.
 
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Dylan works at the Astoria in Vancouver, go and say hi and buy him a drink he’s chill.

Hot Sex & High Finance – Opium Ghosts (ANR hijack)

Vincent Parker – Bodybag feat Pop Pete (XXX+$$$)

More HSHF more Vincent Parker

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How legendary is the Legendary Long Weekend series?

Well, Vancouver promotion crew Intimate Productions have been throwing the first rate bashes for 8 years. And while they usually try to showcase local Vancouver DJs and artists, they’re occasionally tempted with truly international acts they can’t refuse. Some of the highlights from past LLW parties include Booka Shade, DJ T, Matthew Dear aka Audion, Z-Trip, Carl Craig and Kevin Saunderson.

This Thursday, Nov.10th the party is LAST CALL FOR 2011 and is hosted at the spectacular Waldorf Hotel which is easily the best venue I’ve been too since moving here in July. It allows for 4 separate rooms with different vibes in each. Here’s rundown of what each room with be offering this Thurday:

CABARET (Nu Disco / French House) CYCLIST (That’s me!) • LABERGE

You’ve got me dancing in my sleep (Laberge’s extended party edit) by Laberge

Daft Funk 2 by Cyclist

TIKI BAR (Whatever / Mash-Up) NEON STEVE • ABASI vs. Glyn • VINNIE THE SQUID

Opposites Attract (Dub Selekta Podcast 6.0) by Neon Steve

Hippies With Handguns (vol.II) by Vinnie the Squid

HIDEAWAY (Bass Culture / Dubstep) MICHAEL RED • SELF EVIDENT • BEVVY SWIFT

Thursday Ting by Michael Red

Showcase Mix by Self Evident

Quantizophobia (lo fi love) by Bevvy Swift

NUBA LOUNGE (Underground House) MARLON J ENGLISH • ROB RIZK • RICCO

Can’t find any mixes from these guys but I’m sure they’ll be just as awesome! :)

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Links:
Facebook Event Page
Tickets available here 

How legendary is the Legendary Long Weekend series?

Well, Vancouver promotion crew Intimate Productions have been throwing the first rate bashes for 8 years. And while they usually try to showcase local Vancouver DJs and artists, they’re occasionally tempted with truly international acts they can’t refuse. Some of the highlights from past LLW parties include Fred Falke, Lifelike, Lawn Chair Generals, Terry Francis and Llorca.

This Thursday, Nov.10th the party is LAST CALL FOR 2011 and is hosted at the spectacular Waldorf Hotel which is easily the best venue I’ve been too since moving here in July. It allows for 4 separate rooms with different vibes in each. Here’s rundown of what each room with be offering this Thurday:

CABARET (Nu Disco / French House) CYCLIST (That’s me!) • LABERGE

You’ve got me dancing in my sleep (Laberge’s extended party edit) by Laberge

Daft Funk 2 by Cyclist

TIKI BAR (Whatever / Mash-Up) NEON STEVE • ABASI vs. Glyn • VINNIE THE SQUID

Opposites Attract (Dub Selekta Podcast 6.0) by Neon Steve

Hippies With Handguns (vol.II) by Vinnie the Squid

HIDEAWAY (Bass Culture / Dubstep) MICHAEL RED • SELF EVIDENT • BEVVY SWIFT

Thursday Ting by Michael Red

Showcase Mix by Self Evident

Quantizophobia (lo fi love) by Bevvy Swift

NUBA LOUNGE (Underground House) MARLON J ENGLISH • ROB RIZK • RICCO

Can’t find any mixes from these guys but I’m sure they’ll be just as awesome! :)

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Links:
Facebook Event Page
Tickets available here 

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No Sinner is a brand new Vancouver blues rock act fronted by Colleen Rennison.

 No Sinner – Call My Name

I have had the pleasure of seeing them a couple times now out of the hand full of shows they have played.  Each show gave me the chills.

They have some demos that they have just released for free via bandcamp.

I’m extremely excited about this act and Winnie predicts BIG things. You heard it here first bitches.

Here’s a video of them live at a rooftop party before the cops came and shut them down.

Look out for their upcoming record release party that we may have a hand in.

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Here’s a little mixtape I did with my pal Pat Lok for our new monthly party Daft Funk in Vancouver. We skipped this month but made the mix anyway. If I had turntables and access to high speed internet in 1992 this is the mixtape I would have made for that hot snooty girl in math class with the Guess? sweatshirt who rode horses on Sundays and had elite member status at the tennis club.

Daft Funk is a free dance party at the Electric Owl showcasing old school house, diva funk jams, obscure boogie cuts and snotty czech techno. Next party is Oct.27th with guest Kutcorners

Daft Funk Mix 1.5 by Cyclist and Pat Lok

Enjoy!
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Pleasure Cruise is a new Vancouver act of Vancouver music scene allstars Dustin Bromley from Keep Tidy, Sutures, Adjective and one of the promoters behind Damaged Goods at the Astoria. Also on board Jody Glenham and Quinn Omori of the Vancouver music blog From Blown Speakers.

Download the whole three track ep at their bandcamp.

Pleasure Cruise – Summer Fling