Songs of the Week: May 30 - June 05, 2022
“Little Trophy” by Hyaenas
“Little Trophy” may be the first single from the new Vancouver band Hyaenas, but you may recognise the members — Sophie Heppell, Jessie Robertson, Jen Foster, and Luvia Petersen — from other bands (or two, or three) around the city.
The new group promises songs that are “written through a queer feminist lens; exploring meaningful themes from acceptance to vigilance, celebrating a love of nature, witchcraft, and social justice” and the incredibly catchy “Little Trophy” exemplifies that, with lyrics rebelling against the sexual objectification of women.
Have a listen below, and keep an ear out for more from the band in the future, as they have an EP coming soon!
Kirk
“Shine On” ft The Skints AND “Something Lost + Something Found”
by Bedouin Soundclash
It’s been a LONG time since we’ve heard something new from Bedouin Soundclash, but the band is officially back with two new tracks!
”Shine On” features Marcia Richards of British reggae-punk band The Skints for a bouncy, groovy tune, and “Something Lost + Something Found” is reminiscent of “When The Night Feels My Song” and is equally as catchy.
No news in the press release of a full album to come but it sure feels like it. The band is heading out on the road to several festivals, including performing at the Vancouver Craft Beer Festival on July 9th!
Christine
“Cemetery Blues” by A Family Curse
Last week, the father-daughter duo of A Family Curse announced their self-titled debut album for July 27, and dropped the first single, “Cemetery Blues”.
Comprised of Kandle and her father Neil Osborne (of 54-40 fame), the collaboration began a few years ago when Neil and Danny Michel recorded some instrumentals together, which were forgotten until Neil passed them on to Kandle, who breathed new life into them. From there, they decided to complete a whole DIY album where the two played and recorded everything at home.
And if “Cemetery Blues” is any indication, I can’t wait to hear the rest of the album!
Kirk