Keep up to date with your favourite musicians and hit the right notes with fellow music lovers by reading "This Week in Music.” This weekly summary will keep you up to date on some happenings in the industry. From news-worthy headlines and new releases to offering up some recommendations for your playlist, highlighting local bands and reminding you of upcoming shows to check out.
Jack White brought his adorable mother on stage at his Boarding House Blues tour kick-off show in Detroit on Thursday. Teresa Gillis (White’s mother) sang backing vocals as well as danced with him during his performance of The White Stripes song “Hotel Yorba”.
Jack White dancing with his mom to Hotel Yorba is one of the most precious things I’ve seen in a while pic.twitter.com/SLj055mjbU
— Ian Vidya (@IanAVidya) April 20, 2018
On Thursday it was announced that Prince’s original studio recording of “Nothing Compared 2 U” would be available to fans for the first time. A montage of unreleased rehearsal footage of the late superstar was also dropped. Prince passed away two years ago this year as of April 21.
Stoner Metal band, Sleep, released their first album since 2003 this past Friday. Titled The Sciences, the album is heavy and sluggish in all the best ways, just as one would hope from the San Jose trio.
Taylor Swift has fans feeling nostalgic as the pop star has recently lent her talents to country group Sugarland. You can hear Swift's dreamy vocals on their newest track, "Babe".
This week we want to shine the spotlight on local performer, Syren + and the Waves. The soul-pop singer-songwriter stays true to her name with stunning vocals that could enchant any person who comes across her music.
Calming and dreamy, her simple melodies are a treat to the ears at any time. The growth in her musical library is vast in the short four years she has been performing in the area, going from just vocal looping to adding in hints of guitar and synth.
Syren + the Waves are set to play Record City in Vernon on May 25, 2018. Follow along with her via social media at @syrenandthewaves on Instagram or Facebook. You can listen to more of her music on Bandcamp.
Jeff Piattelli at Train Station Pub - 7 p.m.
Frig Off! with Charlie Handsome and the Brats at Doc Willoughby’s - 9 p.m.
Mountain Sound Ep Release at the New Arts Collective - 6 p.m.
The Penske File at Fernando’s - 9 p.m.
Climax by Beastmilk
Genre: Rock
A friend of mine showed me this album a few weeks ago and I’ve listened to it non-stop since! Thrashy and loud but still calm and easy to listen to, Climax is a great one to jam to while you’re working or just hanging out at home.
Fun Fact: The Finnish group now operates under the name Grave Pleasures
It’s been a busy week for music buffs. If there was something exciting you know about but wasn't mentioned, let me know! Send an email with all your musical ideas to savannah@kelownanow.com.
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