Welcome to this month’s edition to PRESENT BOX FROM CANADA brought to you by Tiana from Ride the Tempo where we bring you 10 Canadian tracks you otherwise might not hear! Are you a Canadian artist? Submit your music to tiana.feng@ridethetempo.com and your music may get featured here next month or on Ride the Tempo, or both!
Stefana Fratila
Stefana is an experimentalist from Vancouver BC. Recently she released a 25 track project for free on Bandcamp. It’s full of things bizarre and interesting. It’s definitely an intriguing listen, but not for those who aren’t open minded. MYSPACE
Stefana Fratila – “Mes Fantomes Gries”
Stefana Fratila – “Understanding Both Parts of the Word Foghorn”
Stefana Fratila – “Rusting Rustic Heart”
Memphis
Memphis is the side project of Torquil Campbell of Montreal band Stars. It’s a duo he does with long time friend Chris Dumont. MYSPACE
Memphis – “I Want The Lights On After Dark”
Jenn Grant
Jenn is a Canadian folk-pop singer from PEI but moved to Halifax. She just released her 3rd album Honeymoon Punch in January and portrays a story of falling in and out of love. MYSPACE
Jenn Grant – “Getcha Good”
Buck 65
Buck 65 is an alternative hip-hop artist that seems to be collaborating with everybody including Jenn Grant. 20 Odd Years his most recent album was just released and I’ll be reviewing it soon on my blog. So here’s a Listen Before You Buy exclusive track with Buck 65 and French beauty Olivia Ruiz:
Buck 65 – “Tears Of Your Heart”
Guilty About Girls
Guilty About Girls is probably one of those bands you might not know the name to but might have heard the song. Their recent track Candy Candy has been hitting the Canadian airwaves everywhere. MYSPACE
Guilty About Girls – “Candy Candy”
CFCF
CFCF is one of those electronic artists that do more that pump beats over corny generic house vocals. He is a master of playing with tension and release. MYSPACE
CFCF – “It Was Never Meant to Be This Way”
Mind Cinema
Mind Cinema is an ambient dreamy band that is sure to take you in an adventure through sound. Their recent Sunbeat EP is up for free download on their OFFICIAL WEBSITE.
Mind Cinema – “Calling the Magazine”
Mind Cinema – “Lovesick High”
