Megan Forsyth

BCLiving • February 6, 2015

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in February

Whether you are spending Valentine’s Day solo or with a loved one, there is probably no sadder way to celebrate the holiday than seeing Ben Howard sing his impossibly dark, melancholy songs live. If you need a breakup concert, this is the one.

BCLiving • January 7, 2015

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in January

Known for her soaring vocals reminiscent of artists like Kate Bush and Florence Welch, Zola Jesus has earned plenty of accolades since releasing her debut album in 2009. Currently touring to support her fifth studio album, Taiga, Zola Jesus's concert at Venue on January 10 is one to mark on the calendar.

BCLiving • December 9, 2014

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in December

Victoria-based band Current Swell mixes folk, rock, roots, blues, and even a little reggae and ska to create its signature island sound. Making music together since 2005, the group has released five full-length albums to date, and in 2011, won Vancouver's competitive Peak Performance Project.

BCLiving • October 31, 2014

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in November

After a sold-out show at The Commodore Ballroom in April, as well as an impressive turnout for their secret show presented by The Peak radio station, British pop-rockers Bastille return to Vancouver this month for a show at the PNE Forum.

BCLiving • October 10, 2014

10 New Canadian Albums You Need to Hear This Fall

This fall has seen the release of many stand-out albums by Canadian artists both old and new. Here are 10 that you should be throwing on your speakers and spending quality time with this season.

BCLiving • October 6, 2014

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in October

The digital age has made it possible for artists to find fame almost overnight. Irish singer-songwriter Hozier was thrown into the spotlight last fall when his song “Take Me to Church” went viral on YouTube immediately after it was posted.

BCLiving • September 8, 2014

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in September

It was more than a decade ago that Interpol took the alternative rock scene by storm with the release of their debut album, Turn on the Bright Lights. Despite losing bass player and key member Carlos Dengler in 2010, the New York City band have not missed a step, consistently releasing adored post-punk records.

BCLiving • August 6, 2014

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in August

Former White Stripes frontman Jack White never seems to stop moving. The eight-time Grammy award winner has also been a founding member of bands like The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather, started his own record label (Third Man Records) and in more recent years, embarked on a solo career.

BCLiving • July 4, 2014

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in July

On Saturday, July 12, West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano will be shut down for Khatsahlano, the city's largest street party of the summer. In additions to dozens of food trucks and hundreds of merchants and vendors to check out, 50 local bands will be performing on eight different stages throughout the day, all free of charge.

BCLiving • May 6, 2014

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in May

One of Britain’s most beloved indie rock bands of the last decade, the Mercury Prize-winning Elbow write thoughtful, melancholy songs influenced by artists like Peter Gabriel and Radiohead. Although the band has yet to find major success in North America, their albums and live shows are often showered with praise – even Coldplay’s Chris Martin once admitted to borrowing from Elbow for his own band’s music.

BCLiving • April 1, 2014

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in April

California indie rock band Young the Giant had two hits with their songs "My Body" and "Cough Syrup" in 2011. After riding the success of their debut self-titled album on tour for a few years, the band headed back into the studio to record a follow-up. Released in January, Mind over Matter is the impressive result, an effort that shows their rise from small indie band to potential arena rockstars.

BCLiving • March 24, 2014

B.C. Born Juno Nominees

Every year, the Juno Awards recognize Canadian musicians for their artistic talents and achievements in the recording industry. This year's 44th annual awards ceremony will be held at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg and will be broadcast live on CTV on Sunday, March 30. Previous Juno Awards winners Classified, Johnny Reid, and Serena Ryder will share duties hosting the event.

BCLiving • March 4, 2014

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in March

Canadian spoken word artist Shane Koyczan got his start performing at open mic nights at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive over a decade ago. After much perseverance, he got his big break in 2010 when he was invited to perform his piece "We Are More" at the Vancouver Olympics Opening Ceremony.

BCLiving • February 1, 2014

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in February

The day after their second album is released, Brooklyn's Augustines (formerly known as We Are Augustines) will kick off their North American tour in Vancouver. Billy McCarthy, the distinctly raspy-voiced lead singer, has used his songwriting as an effective outlet for dealing with losing his brother to suicide, crafting lyrically-engaging indie rock songs about life, loss, and moving on past tragedy.

BCLiving • January 8, 2014

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in January

The third annual SingItFwd concert will bring together some of Western Canada’s finest musical talent (The Sheepdogs, Hey Ocean, Mother Mother, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Hannah Epperson, Kathryn Calder, and Dustin Bentall) for an admirable cause. Founded by David Vertesi of Hey Ocean and Ambrosia Humphrey of Hootsuite, SingItFwd aims to raise funds and awareness for the importance of youth music education, with all proceeds going directly to the Saint James Music Academy, a non-profit organization that offers music programs to children of low-income families in the Downtown Eastside.

BCLiving • December 13, 2013

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in December

With multiple Juno nominations under her belt ("Best New Artist of the Year" and "Songwriter of the Year") and an inclusion in this year's Polaris Prize longlist, Hannah Georgas is a local talent who deserves to be heard. The 30-year-old pop/rock singer-songwriter has released two full-length albums to date, both of which were received positively by fans and critics aliek.

BCLiving • November 14, 2013

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in November

Beyonce's Super Bowl halftime performance earlier this year proved just how explosive her performances can be - so explosive, in fact, that she has the ability to blackout an entire football stadium. Despite settling down with Jay-Z and becoming a new mother last year, Beyonce still comes across as the "independent woman" that we fell in love with all those years ago.

BCLiving • October 15, 2013

The Best Shows Hitting Vancouver in October

Fall is the prime touring season for musicians and October always seems to bring an abundance of artists to Vancouver's finest venues. Ranging from quiet solo songwriters to sassy ladies who can rock, here are some of the most promising shows around town this month that are well worth the price of admission.