Wikipedia defines a rider as: a set of requests or demands that a performer sets as criteria for performance. Whether an act’s tour rider is ridiculously egocentric and/or overly materialistic, just plain outlandish in a fun way, a rock ‘n’ roll legend, or far more modest and unshowy than you might expect, nearly every touring […]
Said The Whale
ALBUM STREAM: Said The Whale – ‘hawaiii’
I have a special spot in my heart for this band and we always look forward to what they have for us to listen to or watch. Following last year’s stellar Little Mountain, Vancouver, BC’s Said The Whale are currently streaming their new LP, hawaiii, in its entirety a week ahead of its official release […]
EDITORIAL: The First Song My Daughter Ever Heard
Less than a week before Valentine’s Day in 2012, my girlfriend and I found out that we were going to be having a baby. A couple days later we went to San Francisco to see Anthony Green and The Dear Hunter which marked our daughter’s first concert (technically). She was just a tiny little near-formless […]
WATCH: Said the Whale – “I Love You”
Canada’s got a great list of musicians that rarely disappoints. Yes, this is coming from a biased fan who is more than in love with the entire Arts & Crafts label, but Vancouver’s new band Said the Whale is making a name for themselves without having to boast their Canadian blood. Their rising single, “I […]
Said The Whale Release Lyric Video For New Single, “I Love You”
Said The Whale’s Little Mountain topped my best of 2012 list this past year and with that album having been released just a year ago, the band is already set to drop their next effort, I Love You EP, which is set to release on June 18 via Hidden Pony Records. The Vancouver, BC natives […]
REVIEW: Said the Whale – Little Mountain
Artist: Said the Whale Album: Little Mountain Genre: Indie-pop/Folk-pop Label: Hidden Pony Records With it being early March, Winter’s bitter chill is still hanging around outside the bars, record stores and along the city streets. Fortunately, Said the Whale, the indie-pop Canadian five-piece, have come bearing a cure for these dark days and seasonal affective […]
MUSIC VIDEO: Said The Whale – Lines
Said The Whale are taking it Back To The Future in the group’s latest music video for “Lines.” The Vancouver natives put on their best acting skills to recreate the infamous night at the dance scene. Truly a postive attempt by Said The Whale. The band are just finishing up their current fall US tour […]