FOUR LOCAL RECORD RELEASES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS

By Kira Cuthbertson​

As we get ready to hang up those winter coats for the year, Vancouver’s music scene is teeming with fresh young talent. Here’s a few local bands dropping some new music in the coming months with vibrant events to celebrate.

Babe Corner, Small Town Artillery, War Baby and Mellowhaunt will all be  gracing us with some locally-grown tunes, each with their own unique sound stretching across multiple genres. Their upcoming shows are the perfect opportunities to get out and support local music!

Along with supporting local artists, it’s equally essential to support the venues that allow these expressions to happen. Two of the shows take place at Red Gate, an all-ages independent community organization that provides a safe space for events showcasing all kinds of artists. As property taxes rise, the iconic venue is in need of funding to remain open as a hub for creators to connect and collaborate. Attending these shows not only exhibits support for the artists, but also encourages and funds the maintenance of the spaces

BABE CORNER

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First up this week is indie-rock band Babe Corner playing at Red Gate on Thursday February 27th. With four-part harmonies and wistful melodies, these ladies are hot on the local scene and prepared to dazzle amidst their honest lyrics and beguiling sound. The space will be decked out in sparkles and reminiscent of a dreamy prom night in celebration of the release of their debut EP Killer. East Van band The Sprouts are opening up with The Haley Blais band, and tickets are available online or at the link in the band’s Instagram bio.

February 27, 2020

Red Gate Arts Society

1965 Main St, Vancouver BC

Doors at 8pm

Instagram: @babecornerbaby

SMALL TOWN ARTILLERY

Working at the peak of their collaborative connection, Small Town Artillery has been tirelessly cooking up a batch of new music infused by each member’s unique and inherent tastes. With Little Destroyer and Phono Pony as the opening acts, the night will be an exciting celebration of the release of the first of four EPs recorded at Blue Light, as well as the launch of their upcoming cross-Canada tour. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and through the link in their Instagram bio.

March 6, 2020

Rickshaw Theatre

254 E Hastings St, Vancouver

Doors at 8pm

IG: @smalltownartillery 

                  

WAR BABY

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Grunge pop-rock band War Baby is comin’ in hot with the release of their new record You Are Not Here, which drops on March 20th. Inspired by the allure of the inexplicable, the record is a raw exploration of what it means to truly be where you are. They roll on with an unapologetic melding of refined grunge-rock with gritty pop flavours to create a distinctive sound that’s a pleasure to rock out to. The release show is going down at the Rickshaw on March 27th, with Dead Soft, The Jins and Oswald opening up. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and through the link in their Instagram bio.

March 27, 2020

Rickshaw Theatre

254 E Hastings St, Vancouver

Doors at 8pm

IG: @warbabyband

MELLOWHAUNT 

Photo by Patrick Macht.

Fresh new indie band Mellowhaunt are releasing their debut album Love Is Strange at Red Gate on February 28th.  Mellowhaunt’s sound walks the line between heartbreak and bliss, with poignant melodies and ethereal pop-production as the backbone of their creation. Their new record has been a work in progress since April of 2019 and marks the exciting introduction of an auspicious new group to the scene. The works of three visual artists will also be showcased throughout the evening in an effort to merge artistic mediums in support of other local artists. Performing alongside friends Kai Bravewood, Wallgrin and Kylie V, tickets are available on Showpass or through the link in the band’s Instagram bio.

February 28, 2020

Red Gate Arts Society

1965 Main St, Vancouver BC

Doors at 8pm

Instagram: @mellowhaunt_

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  1. Beautiful! I want to see allllll of these bands now! ! !

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