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Stream Blonde Diamond’s New EP ‘Fantasy Love’

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Vancouver band Blonde Diamond have released their new EP 'Fantasy Love'. Produced by Cameron Tatham, the six song record weaves between various genres including indie, synth pop and more. With each track having a cohesion to one another, Blonde Diamond have surely placed a strong emphasis on quality with every song boasting high production, pristine vocals and undoubtedly mainstream friendly without any compromising of integrity.

Youngblood Unveil Their Infectious Cut ‘Better When You’re Close’

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Canadian band Youngblood are scheduled to release their second EP 'Fantasy Love' in July. The first offering from the record is their sleek dance meets pop single 'Better When You’re Close'. Insanely addicting, the track rumbles with ethereal synths, a thumping bass line and pop melodies that all fit together like a hand in glove. The song is produced by DJ Sleepy Tom and is undoubtedly a summertime banger.

Jo Passed ‘Glass’ Video

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Canadian band Jo Passed have shared their latest video 'Glass'. Directed by John Mutter, the group find themselves in a pickle when Jo receives info that he has to partake in a gun fight with some strange bloke. We're sure this would rattle anyone who is placed in this unorthodox situation.

Jo Passed ‘Millennial Trash Blues’ Video

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Word to the wise, if you ever see a woman wearing a mask whilst dancing inside of trash bin, then you may want to stay clear away. Otherwise she can completely lure you with her eerie powers and eventually finding your guitar laying on the bin with spaghetti-like substance being flung on it. Now as absurd as this sounds, Vancouver band Jo Passed have provided the visuals to this exact scenario in their latest video 'Millennial Trash Blues'. Directed by Justin Gradin, the song itself is taken from their forthcoming debut album 'Their Prime', out May 25th on Sub Pop Records/Royal Mountain .

Listen to Khari Wendell McClelland’s Powerful LP ‘Freedom Singer’

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Detroit-born, Vancouver-based singer and musician Khari Wendell McClelland delivers a piece of history with his forthcoming album 'Freedom Singer', out April 27th. Delving into the journey of his great-great-great grandmother Kizzy who made the trek from the United States to Canada in the 1800s, the LP is a collection of songs that represent that time period and the possible accompaniment throughout her travel. Co-produced with John Raham, Khari Wendell McClelland blends various musical styles to create one powerful and masterful record.

Jo Passed ‘MDM’ Video

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Vancouver band Jo Passed are preppring for the release of their new album 'Their Prime', which is slated to land May 25th on the Sub Pop label. They have also given the video treatment to their single 'MDM'. Directed by Eleanor Petry, the cheeky video features multiple scenarios of phone pics being taken, even one sexy shot of a gorilla. The decorative set design adds to the stylistic chic of the visuals with a bigger message meant to be discovered.

Stream Said The Whale’s ‘Step Into The Darkness’

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JUNO Award-winning Canadian outfit Said The Whale have shared their new single 'Step Into The Darkness', taken from their forthcoming album 'As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide'. The song is a semi-melancholic, semi-hopeful look at a past love, lifted by swirling indie pop production. Regarding 'Step Into The Darkness', Ben Worcester wrote: "Step Into The Darkness" was written after a devastating break-up with my girlfriend of six years. The song is me reaching out to comfort my love, reassuring her that she is safe and despite the immense sadness and feeling of loss, perhaps good things will come. We got back together shortly thereafter."