Artists to Watch in Vancouver’s Music Scene

If you haven’t noticed already by my “pick of the post” footnote in each post, I love finding new music. Correction: I love finding music that makes me move or moves me. After attending an intimate show hosted by the incredibly talented duo, Mandalas, I was reminded that there are some pretty rad artists that do just that that are in the recording studio right now. So, naturally, wanted to give you the heads up.

Warless – a “world rythme band” whose “soul purpose is to use the positive power of music to better the world the space around us.” I’ve seen them perform live numerous times, and they never cease to make me smile. They also have a pretty rad graphic designer that also knows how to rock the mic if I do say so myself. Get tuned in: Warless, Facebook, Twitter.

Will Blunderfield – this yogi is putting the final touches on his yoga-inspired pop album as we speak. After stepping into the recording studio with him to lend a few back-up chords, I can say with confidence that these tunes will elevate you to a whole new level. They will rock your yoga class, energize your early morning wake-ups, or melt the stress away at the end of the day. Plus, he has engaged his fans and community in his record in such touching ways. A-freakin-mazing! Get tuned in: Will Blunderfield, Facebook, Twitter.

Neu – melodic vocals meet some solid beats in this gent’s music. At Friday night’s performance he left the electro-pop at home and picked up a banjo, harmonica, didgeridoo, bass guitar and accordion (!) to wow an audience with some great covers and even better originals. And while his beats are great, his humility is even better. I should also admit that his track below has been on repeat as I write this entire post – clearly a new favourite. Get tuned in: The Neu Music, Facebook, Twitter.

And while she’s not residing in Vancouver, Andrea Burgoyne is also worth checking out too. She helped me write a song for my sis’s wedding and is now completing her own album. She tops the charts of my life on a pretty consistent basis and I can’t wait to be her one of her official groupies.

Living life on a backbeat always needs some melodic inspiration. I can’t wait to officially add these folks’ tunes into my life’s mix.

Sidenote – Lydia Hol and Zoe Evans, of Mandalas, are only playing a few more shows in May – so I’d make an effort to see them perform this year while you still can! They are beautiful simplicity with a soul full of love.

Pick of the post: Janelle Monae – Tightrope (this song = life on a backbeat!)

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