Samantha Hooey is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose work intertwines raw emotion with the soulful spirit of Americana. Originally from Ontario and now based in Vancouver, she first made her mark with her debut album Hey […]
We’re thrilled to share our Summer Spotify Playlist, a collection of tracks from Vancouver’s vibrant music scene. Every week on the Vancouver Guardian, we shine a light on a local artist, and at the end […]
Though pop and rock were the genres that Deroche, BC native Annika Catharina first loved, it was the songs of Patsy Cline that drew her to country music. After hearing “Walking After Midnight” and “Crazy”, […]
Dane Bateman fuses modern country energy with the soul of ‘90s classics, shaped by small-town roots and outdoor living. He’s shared stages with top Canadian acts like Dallas Smith, Dean Brody, and The Reklaws, earning […]
Janky Bungag is sweet and spicy wrapped into a bluegrass pickin’, good timin’ man. Hailing from Vancouver, Janky takes the everyday ins and outs of living in a city and transforms them into a song […]
Vancouver-based band Pistol Whip the Devil (PWTD) has been making significant waves in the local music landscape, captivating audiences with their distinctive sound and energetic performances. The group has quickly established themselves as a formidable […]
Vancouver-based alt-country singer/songwriter Leah Barley was born in Saskatchewan and raised in Ontario where she spent the summers barefoot and surrounded by music at her family cottage in Muskoka. Acting and dancing since grade school, […]
The music career of Mark Ledlin is a testament to unexpected journeys and bold transitions. From professional hockey in Europe to becoming a rising star in country music, Ledlin has carved out a unique path […]
We’re excited to share our Fall Spotify Playlist playlist, celebrating the rich sounds of local Vancouver artists featured this past autumn. Each week, on our Vancouver Guardian website, we spotlight a talented musician from our […]
We are excited to present our latest playlist, celebrating the extraordinary talents of Vancouver’s local musicians from the summer of 2024. Each week, we feature a remarkable artist from around the city, and every three […]
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