The Broken Islands Share Their New Single ‘Tempest’
It's been three years since Canadian band The Broken Islands released their 2020 album 'Masquerade'.
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Leathers Returns with the Seductive Track ‘Fascination’
Vancouver-based singer, musician, producer, and visual artist Shannon Hemmett returns under her Leathers project with a new single titled 'Fascination'. The song is the follow-up cut to her previous track 'Highrise' which got released back in January of this year.
Stream the Steamy LEATHERS Single ‘Highrise’
When Canadian singer, musician and visual artist Shannon Hemmett isn't rocking out with the post-punk band ACTORS, she's crafting succulent synth-pop tracks under her project LEATHERS.
N0V3L Announces Debut LP ‘NON-FICTION’
N0V3L's 2019 self-titled EP was high on our list of releases that year. Now the Canadian band have announced news regarding their forthcoming debut album 'NON-FICTION'. Landing May 28th, the 11-track record will span the sounds of post-punk, garage rock, new wave and even funk. Sonically the new LP will also be darker than the band's past work.
Stream Carmanah’s ‘Best Interest’
Back in 2018, Canadian band Carmanah dropped their debut LP 'Speak In Rhythms', which was welcomed with whopping praises. With the group currently in the process of prepping their sophomore album, they have unveiled a new single titled 'Best Interest'. A fine blend of reggae, funk and soul, the crisp production is constructed with sharp down stroke guitar riffs and head-swaying drum thumps, topped with the sultry vocals of singer Laura Mina Mitic. Punchy yet utterly breezy, 'Best Interest' is a power-packing delight in lead-up to their forthcoming record.
Listen to Phono Pony’s ‘Back To School Special’
Known for their succulent mixture of glam rock and garage, Vancouver band Phono Pony make their return in 2020 with a new single entitled 'Back To School Special'. Raw and revving, the song is charged with thunderous drumming and whipping guitar liners, all led by hedi vocals. To put it blunt, this is cheeky yet sexy rock & roll at it's core. Hopefully this is an indication that another album may be possibly coming. Let's cross our fingers. Have a listen.
Stream Blonde Diamond’s ‘4AM Eternal’
Canadian band Blonde Diamond have shared their new single '4AM Eternal'. The synth pop production is stacked with sleek synth lines, thumping drums and even an added sax. Led by the vocals of Alexis Young, the song is a wonderful follow-up to Blonde Diamond's 2018 EP 'Fantasy Love'.
Shannon Hemmett Interview
Shannon Hemmett is the epitome of what it means to be a multifacted artist. Not only is she a musician and singer in one of the most revered post-punk bands in the scene, ACTORS, but also operating in the field as a creative director, graphic designer, photographer and filmmaker, she has become an industry mainstay. As a painter, her work has sold in multiple countries, and now she can add tattooer to her list of credentials. Factor in her effortless style and what you get is an overall powerhouse who reigns at every discipline.
ColoRising Interview with Shannon Hemmett of LEATHERS & ACTORS
Shannon Hemmett is the epitome of what it means to be a multifacted artist. Not only is she a musician and singer in one of the most revered post-punk bands in the scene, ACTORS, but also operating in the field as a creative director, graphic designer, photographer and filmmaker, she has become an industry mainstay. As a painter, her work has sold in multiple countries, and now she can add tattooer to her list of credentials. Factor in her effortless style and what you get is an overall powerhouse who reigns at every discipline.
In Mirrors ‘Human’ Video
Back in 2018 Vancouver band In Mirrors released their debut LP 'Escape From Berlin'. Produced by Italians Do It Better label boss Johnny Jewel, the seductive and cinematic album was another steamy offering from the IDIB camp, with a sound that fans have come to expect from the imprint.