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Benjamin Parker
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Five Minutes With: Vancouver R&B Musician Benjamin Parker

April 4, 2025 Bronwyn Lewis

Benjamin Parker’s music combines gritty blues, unrelenting rock, and infectious melodies. With his voice, guitar, and looper, he crafts a captivating sound that shines in his raw, passionate live performances. Name: Benjamin Parker Genre: Rock/Blues/RnB […]

Witiko
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Five Minutes With: Alternative Rock Band Witiko

March 28, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Hailing from the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples in so-called Vancouver, BC, Witiko explores a variety of rock-influenced sounds, typically steeped in a healthy amount of fuzz. Originally […]

Bleako's Nuclear Disco
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Five Minutes With: Post-Punk Band Bleako’s Nuclear Disco

March 21, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Bleako’s Nuclear Disco is a Vancouver-based band blending post-punk, post-rock, and alternative rock into a dynamic, genre-defying sound. Founded in 2019, the band has been making waves with its atmospheric and experimental approach to rock […]

The Canyon Riders
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Five Minutes With: Vancouver Blues Rock Band The Canyon Riders

March 14, 2025 Emilea Semancik

The Canyon Riders is a hard-hitting rock band from Vancouver, BC, Canada. These gentlemen provide a sound that brings the rich traditions of country, blues, and rock and roll music together in sonic harmony, giving […]

Yafania
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Five Minutes With: Pop-Rock Artist Yafania

March 7, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Yafania, Vancouver’s emerging queen of dreamy romance pop, creates captivating tales of longing and self-discovery through her cinematic soundscapes. Her newest single, Don’t You Wanna Be With Me?, delves into the frustration of unexpressed love, […]

SweetBeast
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Five Minutes With: Vancouver Heavy Psych Rock Band SweetBeast

February 28, 2025 Demian Vernieri

SweetBeast is a sonic exploration of shifting realities, blending heavy, distorted riffs with introspective lyrics. It invites listeners to journey inward and outward, reflecting the complex relationship between mind, sound, and reality. Armed with low-tuned, […]

Hot Spell
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Five Minutes With: Hard Rock Band Hot Spell

February 21, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Hot Spell is a dynamic four-piece hard rock band hailing from Ladner, BC, Canada. Since forming in 2022, this powerhouse ensemble has united their individual talents into a cohesive force, delivering electrifying covers of iconic […]

Francis Baptiste
Folk

Five Minutes With: Vancouver Indie Folk Songwriter Francis Baptiste

February 14, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Francis Baptiste is an Indigenous songwriter who covers topics of cultural reclamation, addiction, and fatherhood. CBC has said, “Francis Baptiste is unsparingly candid.” Of the single Lazy Lake, CBC called it “lushly hypnotic.” Baptiste currently […]

Elena Erin
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Five Minutes With: Alt-Pop Musician Elena Erin

February 7, 2025 Demian Vernieri

Recognized for her vibrant, creative flair, Canadian Alternative Pop sensation Elena Erin crafts a striking fusion of Alternative, Electronic, and Dance influences, underscored by her emotionally resonant storytelling. Her breakout single, “Build A Ship,” soared […]

Matthew Presidente
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Five Minutes With: Vancouver Piano Rock-Pop Musician Matthew Presidente

January 31, 2025 Demian Vernieri

Vancouver’s piano man, Matthew Presidente is a bold rock/pop songwriter. Whether performing solo or with his full band, the high-energy piano-based performer connects with the crowd through passionate performances. Referred to as “one of — […]

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