November 29, 2011

DOWNLOAD: The Johnnys - "Bedbug Banquet"

November 29, 2011/ RPM

Fronted by the charismatic presence of six-foot, leather-clad Cree Veronica Johnny (vocals/rhythm guitar) and fueled by the frantic drumming of her husband Dave Johnny, The Johnnys' sound is an eclectic mix of punk, garage, '70s hard rock and '50s rock'n'roll. This track will make you smile and dance. It's also based on the true story of when Veronica and Dave moved into a Toronto apartment that turned out to be infested with bedbugs. They became a Bedbug Banquet. Hear more from The Johnnys in RPM Podcast #009: “Indigenous Rock”.

DOWNLOAD: The Johnnys - "Bedbug Banquet"

July 07, 2011

DOWNLOAD: Vancougar - "Distance"

July 07, 2011/ RPM

Vancougar’s sophomore album Canadian Tuxedo has been praised from coast to coast for its hooky riffs, tight musicality, great vocal harmonies, and relentless energy. It’s the melodies of Cree singer-songwriter/front-woman Eden Fineday and her crystal clear vocals that connects Vancougar’s blend of pop, punk, garage and indie sounds. This track epitomizes those traits - a lyric to pull at your heart strings, a beat to get you fist pumping on the dance floor and a four-part harmony to sing along with, all wrapped up in a short and sweet 3 minutes of listening pleasure. Download: Vancougar - "Distance"

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