Best in Vancouver 2024 - Artist Interviews
What is "Best in Vancouver?" This is a yearly "battle of the bands" styled showcase of some of the incredibly local bands here in Vancouver. Live Acts is holding the events at The Roxy Cabaret this year, and we hope you'll check them out!
We got the chance to ask some of the artists a few questions about their thoughts on the event this year.
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A new addition has reached out to us. Check out Anna Isabella!
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Another new addition is Disposable Disguises! Here's what they had to say!
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Check out Modern Angel! Here's what they had to say!
Q: What sound can people expect to hear when they walk into your performance?
They’re going to see and hear a band that is confident in who they are. Sharing a piece of ourselves and creating a shared experience with the audience is what we’re all about. We love performing and we think it shows.
Q: What makes you stand out from the other bands in Vancouver?
Each member of the band has their own unique musical influences that shape our sound and who we are as a band. The results make it difficult to group us into a specific genre and we really enjoy that. It’s a very unique experience for an original band to be jamming out to acid rock one moment, heavy alternative the next, then pull a 180 to power pop. So far, the audience seems to love it.
Q: What's one thing you wish you could tell a new fan listening to your music for the first time?
Expect to hear something recognizable, but still unique that rewards multiple listens.
Q: Where can people find you? Social media links?
Instagram: @modernangelofficial - Threads: @modernangelofficial - Facebook - Website - Linktree
Q: Which prize are you most excited for from the Sponsors?
STUDIO TIME!
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Here's The Out Seer! Here's what they had to say!
You can expect a unique blend of synths, alt-rock, and some unconventional chords. Other times, we just enjoy playing simple, fun songs. We're a mix of different personalities, so naturally, we create a mix of sounds! Our lyrics dive into topics like ADHD, saying a summer goodbye, random bus stops, anger at an ex, and everything in between.
Q: What makes you stand out from the other bands in Vancouver?
Our sound is uniquely our own, shaped by our wildly diverse musical and personal backgrounds. We pull from a love of 70's prog rock, 90's grunge, classical piano, and Turkish rock. Throw in some jazz education and years of playing together in various one-off groups ranging from pop, R&B, and folk, and you get a blend that’s distinctively us.
Q: What's one thing you wish you could tell a new fan listening to your music for the first time?
Our music swings between alt-rock, indie rock, and occasionally drifts into prog territory—it's all up to you which vibe you choose!
Q: Where can people find you (social media, etc.)?
You can find us Online, on Instagram and on FacebookQ: Which prizes are you most excited for from the sponsors?
We love the idea of a Social Media Package by Support the Scene.
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Our next addition is The Ticket Takers! Here's what they had to say!
Q: What sound can people expect to hear when they walk into your performance?
Freight train.
Q: What makes you stand out from the other bands in Vancouver?
Our shoes and our handsome bassist.
Q: What's one thing you wish you could tell a new fan listening to your music for the first time?
Brace yourself.
Q: Where can people find you (social media, etc.)?
Q: Which prizes are you most excited for from the sponsors?
We’re just here to have a good time.
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Let us introduce Ayla Bryn! Here's what she had to say!
Q: What sound can people expect to hear when they walk into your performance?My soft acoustic sound has evolved to incorporate more upbeat indie-pop jams while still utilizing raw emotion through carefully crafted lyrics. Expect to dance, have a good time and be amused by clever lyrics from songs such as, “Crying in my Cereal”, “My Therapist Thinks I’m Smart” and “Death of a Pessimist”.
Q: What makes you stand out from the other bands in Vancouver?
As a musician, my passion has stemmed from lyricism centered around complicated topics. Some topics include abuse, aging, one's relationship with themselves, their parents and the world. These serious songs are juxtaposed by a fun upbeat tone, adding layers of sarcasm and humility.
Q: What's one thing you wish you could tell a new fan listening to your music for the first time?
I would like to thank anyone for taking the time to listen to my music. My dream is to share my art with the world in hopes of it reaching the right audience and I am incredibly honored every time someone shares that they have been moved by my songs.
Q: Where can people find you (social media, etc.)?
Instagram: @Ayla.bryn.music
Tik Tok: @Ayla.bryn
Spotify: Ayla Bryn
Apple Music: Ayla Bryn
Q: Which prizes are you most excited for from the sponsors?
As a female in the industry I was very pleased to see a prize dedicated to emerging female artists. My experience in the industry has been relatively positive and yet it is still daunting as a new artist to see how male dominated the field is. In addition, I would be incredibly honored to have one of my songs produced by Emily Ryan at Raincity records.
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Next up is Zombie Roof! Here's what they had to say!
Q: What sound can people expect to hear when they walk into your performance?
Zombie Roof has a sound that formed from a blend of 90’s grunge and 70’s classic rock. It’s best described as a “hard rocking sound with classic rock riffs and face melting guitar”.
Q: What makes you stand out from the other bands in Vancouver?
Zombie Roof stands out from other bands in that the music is heavily rhythmic with the roots developed from drums/bass up. The blend of male/female voices along on the new album create a unique rock sound.
Q: What's one thing you wish you could tell a new fan listening to your music for the first time?
One thing we’d like to tell a new fan is “check us out and enjoy the musical collage - Share our love for the music that shaped us”.
Q: Where can people find you (social media, etc.)?
You can find our music on ITUNES, SPOTIFY and Youtube.
Q: Which prizes are you most excited for from the sponsors?
Our biggest success would be to get our music to a new and bigger audience. The prizes are cool as well but we’d like to meet other bands and share our music with the fans – that is our genuine objective.
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The next band we chatted with was Arrow in the Quiver! Here's what they had to say!
Q: What sound can people expect to hear when they walk into your performance?
We bring variety of metal styles in our music, incorporated with other genres like hip hop and reggae. We try not to box ourselves into one specific style and/or genre/sub genre of metal, as it keeps our song writing a lot more open. And at the end of the day, we create songs that feels and sounds right for us.
Q: What makes you stand out from the other bands in Vancouver?
Arrow In The Quiver brings high energy. A lot of energy on stage. We also make sure that each and every single one in the audience are engaged and they feel included. We aim to make sure that at the end of the show, each and every single person in the room feels like every penny that they paid for their ticket is worth it.
Q: What's one thing you wish you could tell a new fan listening to your music for the first time?
Thank you for listening! May our songs, inspire and encourage you to keep pushing forward, though life challenges and darker times. That our songs may remind you to make the most out of your days. Spread love, positivity and kindness, always. Welcome to the Arrow In The Quiver Family!
Q: Where can people find you (social media, etc.)?
— LINK TO OUR MUSIC: https://linktr.ee/arrowinthequiver
SOCIAL MEDIA:
FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - TWITTER - TIKTOK - BANDCAMP - SPOTIFY
Q: Which prizes are you most excited for from the sponsors?
We’re very excited on all of them. But if we have to pick the most, it’s probably the Song recorded and produced at Raincity Recorders.
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Next up we have Chronic Fatigue!
Death Grips meets the Tony Hawk Soundtrack.
Q: What makes you stand out from the other bands in Vancouver?
How well read and cultured we are.
“Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, but Today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.”
-Master Oogway
Q: What's one thing you wish you could tell a new fan listening to your music for the first time?
Don’t drink and drive. Take your daily vitamins. Respect your elders.
Q: Where can people find you (social media, etc.)?
At the function (and instagram @chronic.fatigue.band and on bandcamp, and anywhere else you stream your music).
Q: Which prizes are you most excited for from the sponsors?
There’s prizes? All of em. Please and thank you.
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Here's what The Incident had to say!
Q: What sound can people expect to hear when they walk into your performance?
Maximalist, emotional, whimsical and exciting indie rock.
Q: What makes you stand out from the other bands in Vancouver?
Our songwriting and togetherness. We have 3 different singers and therefore center multiple different perspectives, but we have a cohesive vision and always do our best to serve the song, rather than flex our technical skills.
Q: What's one thing you wish you could tell a new fan listening to your music for the first time?
Introduce yourself to us!!
Q: Where can people find you (social media, etc.)?
We mainly use our Instagram @theincidentyvr. You can also find us on all music streaming platforms.
Q: Which prizes are you most excited for from the sponsors?
A prize that would help us record our debut EP would be an amazing boost for us, and would help us realize our vision in a studio setting.
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Here's what The Time We Died had to say!
Q: What sound can people expect to hear when they walk into your performance?
A familiar sound of rock n roll with a modern twist to fulfill the revival of Rock.
Q: What makes you stand out from the other bands in Vancouver?
We want everybody to be apart of our shows, feel like that are in the band and that they are important factors to our sound.
Q: What's one thing you wish you could tell a new fan listening to your music for the first time?
That we are humans just like you and our music is an extension of our person making it a personal and exciting experience!
Q: Where can people find you (social media, etc.)?
https://linktr.ee/TheTimeWeDied
Q: Which prizes are you most excited for from the sponsors?
Recording at Rain City Recorders!
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Here's what Mount Nemo Band had to say!
Q: What sound can people expect to hear when they walk into your performance?
We're pretty noisy and loud.
Q: What makes you stand out from the other bands in Vancouver?
We're a pretty wacky band.
Q: What's one thing you wish you could tell a new fan listening to your music for the first time?
Lots of energy.
Q: Where can people find you (social media, etc.)?
We're pretty much anywhere on the internet. [We did the digging so you don't have to folks, find out more from Mount Nemo Band here!]
Q: Which prizes are you most excited for from the sponsors?
Any of the prizes would be great!
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Check out Leyline Riders! Here's what they had to say!
Q: What sound can people expect to hear when they walk into your performance?
It depends at what point in the show you walk in, most of our songs contain different parts ranging from psychedelic soundscapes to high-energy rhythms and riffs.
Q: What makes you stand out from the other bands in Vancouver?
Well, it's rather difficult to stand out admist a vast and varied music scene.... We just hope what we craft and what we think sounds cool, resonates with anyone who happens to stumble across our music. At the end of the day, passion for the craft is the main driving force and hopefully it comes across that we love what we make and we love to share it.
Q: What's one thing you wish you could tell a new fan listening to your music for the first time?
"Thanks!"
Q: Where can people find you (social media, etc.)?
We're currently working on getting a release under our belt. We've spent a lot time writing and refining songs as opposed to recording. For now, we have one of our live shows uploaded to YouTube. We also have an Instagram where you can keep up to date with our upcoming shows and any news relating to the band.
Q: Which prizes are you most excited for from the sponsors?
Every prize is appealing to us, however the one that would serve us best at the moment would be one of the recording prizes.
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For more details on checking out these incredible artists at the Best in Vancouver shows, head on over to; liveacts.ca/!
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