Vancouver Musician Steve Maddock Shares New Single HOLY MAN

1st SINGLE FROM NEW ALBUM
OUT ON FEBRUARY 16th

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Steve Maddock · Holy Man

Vancouver musician Steve Maddock shares his new single 'Holy Man' out now on all digital streaming platforms via Salt Spring Records. Listen here.

'Holy Man' is the first single from Steve Maddock's new album Jack Of All Trades, which is set for release on February 16th. The album is a joint venture between Steve and Mike Reveley. Mike is a former Vancouver jazz arranger/composer who founded the Capilano University Jazz Studies Program where Steve studied. 

A rocking shuffle with an 8-piece band and a great solo by Vancouver jazz guitarist Bill Coon, 'Holy Man' is a song about a man seeking redemption with the help of a strong woman. 

"We have all, at one time or another, experienced situations where we need support to overcome personal problems," says 'Holy Man' songwriter Mike Reveley. "All too often these problems are drug and alcohol related. We all know someone who is struggling with an addiction."

Over the past two decades, Steve Maddock has been steadily establishing himself as one of Canada’s most versatile vocal talents. Whether sharing a concert stage with a 65-piece symphony orchestra, performing with a 10-piece show band on a cruise ship, or fronting a jazz trio in a local club, he’s able to change gears effortlessly and present the music in a way that’s honest and fresh. Steve’s first love is jazz, but he is equally at home with blues, pop and musicals.

Steve is currently on the Jazz Faculty of Capilano University where he has taught private voice, vocal jazz masterclass, studio performance, vocal improvisation and ear training. He works as an adjudicator and clinician at many different Canadian music festivals. 

'Holy Man' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit stevemaddock.com.

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Vancouver Latin Fusion Group Los Duendes Release Debut Album ME RECUERDAS

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Los Duendes · Me Recuerdas

Vancouver Latin fusion group Los Duendes share their debut album Me Recuerdas out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here.

To celebrate the album release, Los Duendes are also releasing the title track as the 3rd single following the release of previous singles 'Coleslaw' and 'Elf-Man'. The upbeat and alluring track is an emotive journey through the pain of heartbreak.

"'Me Recuerdas' was composed during a late-night session in the studio and takes listeners on an emotional ride through the nightmare of being broken up with and having to move on," says vocalist Sangito Bigelow. "The track is a sultry arrangement of horn lines reminiscent of late-night traffic along rain-slicked city streets and features the distinctive sound of the Tres cubano, along with vocals from Toto Berriel and Dawn Pemberton, funk Timba bass lines, and Latin percussion. It's an epic saga that serves as a cautionary tale to all the Don Juan’s out there and encourages the broken-hearted to move on, ultimately having the last laugh."

Los Duendes' new album Me Recuerdas is an exploration of Latin American music through the influences of jazz, funk, fusion, metal and house. Latin electrified guitar with heavy Afro-Latin percussion and gang vocals in the style of a typical cumbia or salsa combo are central to the sound. Drawing inspiration from the vintage guitar tones of cumbia and chicha, this album features heavy electric guitar, evocative of the jarring frenetic sounds of the urban jungle.

Me Recuerdas means 'remember me' and the themes of loss and grief can be felt throughout the album. It can also be interpreted in a romantic way, like in the title track that speaks to an ended love affair.

“The music on this record is a personal fusion of the music I love and the interests of the musicians in the band," says Sangito. "Our lead guitarist and drummer both come from a jazz background and add a strong element of groove and virtuosic improvisation. In addition to our many diverse genres and influences, I also hear a strong correlation between the sounds of cumbia, Spaghetti Western soundtracks, surfer punk and African high-life music on this album. We have been playing together as a band for the past 6 years and have developed a singular voice as an ensemble. With this album, we are looking to develop our sound further and take our music to the next level."

Me Recuerdas is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit losduendesmusic.com.

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LOS DUENDES IS:
Sangito Bigelow - Vocals, Percussion, Guitar
Seb Chamney - Electric Guitar
Lily Towers - Vocals, Auxiliary Percussion
Alan Ruiz - Electric Bass
Max Huberdeau - Drums

FEATURED MUSICIANS ON ME RECUERDAS:
Dawn Pemberton - Vocals
Toto Berriel - Vocals
Adrian Espin Samperio - Tres Cubano
Colin Sankey - Bass
Jocelyn Waugh - Trumpet
Gordy Li - Saxophone
Chris Couto - Timbales
Daryl Jahnke - Guitar
Gabriel Palatchi - Piano, Organ


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Calgary Instrumental Pop Duo Ginger Beef Release Debut Album

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2ND SINGLE 'DEW' HERE

Calgary instrumental pop duo Ginger Beef share their self-titled debut album out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here.

To celebrate the album release, the duo is also premiering the video for their 2nd single 'Dew', which follows the release of first single 'Hocus Pocus'. A glossy retro-influenced track, 'Dew' is full of breezy positive vibes and even features a few lyrics… in Mandarin. 

“We grew up in the 80s/90s and wanted to make an unabashedly retro track to capture some fond feelings from those times," says MSG (aka Warren Tse). "It’s easy to sing along to because the name of the song also conveniently doubles as the lyrics. And if you listen carefully, you might hear a coded message in there too.”

Like the beloved namesake dish, Ginger Beef is homegrown in Calgary but influenced by Asian flavours. Their origin story begins in 2021 when flutist Jiajia Li was asked to present a music video for the Camp Sled Island event in Calgary. She ended up collaborating with the veteran multi-instrumentalist / producer / Calgary Flames organist conveniently living under her roof (sheʼs married to MSG) to cook up ‘Flashback‘, an energetic track seasoned with anachronistic synths, slap bass, and traditional Chinese elements — and no singing. Unexpectedly, this one-off only whet the crowd’s appetite for more, and Ginger Beef was born. 

So how do you resurrect a long-extinct genre like instrumental pop in 2023? Ginger Beefʼs answer is to splice together DNA from other genres. “Weʼre unabashedly pop, but being jazz adjacent gives us access to a much broader palette,” says MSG and cites acts like The Police and Steely Dan as examples of jazzers who slummed their way to mainstream success.  

While MSG brings rock and jazz-adjacent sensibilities to the table, Li virtuosically fronts the project with breathtaking musical athleticism and beauty, courtesy of her extensive classical training (she has a master's degree in flute performance), and digs deep into memories of growing up with musical parents in Beijing. The result of this musical partnership is instrumental music that refuses to fade into the background.

Ginger Beef's self-titled debut album is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit gingerbeefband.com.

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Regina Musician Michael Harmel Debuts New Solo Project With Single/Video

NEW SINGLE + VIDEO
'THIS LIFE' OUT NOW
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Regina musician Michael Harmel debuts his solo singer-songwriter project, Dearest Henry, with a new single and video 'This Life' out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here.

The name Dearest Henry is an homage to Michael's grandad, who was also a musician, and used to play music for him at a young age. This inspired Michael to explore all types of musical genres and ultimately led to him learning to play the guitar.

The debut single 'This Life' is a personal account of loved ones lost. After the passing of his father in 2021, Michael felt it was the right song to release as his first Dearest Henry single.

"After losing my father I took some time away from music to reflect and focus on family," said Michael. "As I find music can be healing it was important for me to return to songwriting and the creative process. I hope that sharing some of my more personal songs such as 'This Life' will resonate with others who have also experienced loss."

Having written over 200 songs, Michael has extensive experience and talent for songwriting, and many of his songs have been recorded for commercial release. Michael is also the main songwriter and lead vocalist of the band, Government Town. 

Along with releasing new music under Dearest Henry, Michael also has a growing catalogue of songs to offer artists and creative producers. Michael also regularly collaborates with other musicians to write and record songs.

'This Life' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit dearesthenrymusic.ca.

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Vancouver Latin Fusion Group Los Duendes Release New Single ELF-MAN

2nd SINGLE FROM DEBUT ALBUM
OUT ON NOVEMBER 17th

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Los Duendes · Elf-Man

Vancouver psych Latin fusion group Los Duendes share their new single 'Elf-Man' out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here.

'Elf-Man' is the 2nd single from Los Duendes' debut album Me Recuerdas set for release on November 17th. It’s a cinematic Cumbia with a descarga inspired by 70s Salsa.With this track, the group highlights the correlation between old spaghetti western soundtracks, 60s surf-guitar and psychedelic Cumbia from the Amazon.

"This song was composed to fuse the genres of Cumbia, Spaghetti Western, and cinematic music," says guitarist Seb Chamney. "The chord progression of D minor to A flat major is what gives the song its unique harmonic flavour."

Vocalist Sangito Bigelow adds: “Imagine a desolate Sonoran desert scape - the sky turns electric pink as the sun sets on cracked red earth. Snakes, lizards, and beetles welcome the arrival of nightfall, a reprieve from the day’s blistering heat. In the distance, a lone figure on horseback trudges slowly across the horizon. He’s a cowboy… but he’s not entirely human.”

'Elf-Man' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit losduendesmusic.com.

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LOS DUENDES IS:
Sangito Bigelow - Vocals, Percussion, Guitar
Seb Chamney - Electric Guitar
Lily Towers - Vocals, Auxiliary Percussion
Alan Ruiz - Electric Bass
Max Huberdeau - Drums

FEATURED MUSICIANS ON 'ELF-MAN':
Adrian Espin Samperio - Tres Cubano
Gabriel Palatchi - Piano, Organ
Daryl Jahnke - Guitar
Chris Couto - Timbales
Jocelyn Waugh - Trumpet
Gordy Li - Saxophone


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