local music

Trackmeet is a band built on friendship, garage jams, and ‘Super Monkey Ball’

Their collaboration and mutual respect for one another is how their single, “Joanna" — most pop-forward song — came together.

Five Victoria releases to get you away from Spotify, and towards local performers

“Eventide” features twinkling electric guitar that chops and reverberates with Glass’s own enunciation, reminiscent of bands like Explosions in the Sky. It remains a purposely instrumental release, made for the…

‘Bad Luck Pearl’ is a massive multi-instrumentalist foray into self and reflection

“She understood what the songs were supposed to be,” said Sorenson. “She instantly was able to improvise over them very fluidly."

‘A record of time’: In Conversation with Sam Lynch

Largely what the album is exploring is what happens if I take parts of myself, hold them out, and observe myself a little bit? I'll be exploring it forever.

From riffs to recognition: How Thistle became a finalist in Battle of The Bands

The brothers’ experiences on the West Coast are deeply entwined in their music. The McLennans moved to Bainbridge Island, Washington, in 2007 and, surrounded by the San Juan Islands, the…

Victoria bands and musicians are looking beyond local for places to play

“It's always a bit of a struggle in Victoria because there aren't that many venues in the first place.” Marshman said. “We're kind of at a point right now with…

Diamond Cafe making funk pop waves in Victoria music scene

The irony of Diamond Cafe's popularity as a funk pop musician in Victoria is that it stems from an ethos of individualism and an early career rejection of the cookie…

Victoria’s music scene loses Subculture Club

Bailey and Subculture Club Co-Founder Rob Nesbit’s passion for inclusivity and accessibility is clearly reflected in the fond memories that folks like Gonzales have of their first show at Subculture…

Local choir singing for more than music

Although choir has always been a huge part of her life, Rama DeLaRosa never saw herself becoming a choir director — let alone someone who has helped people find their…