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VIDEO: “Chemicals” by Parker Bossley

Take a look at this video from Parker Bossley, someone you may know from his time playing in Hot Hot Heat and The Gay Nineties. Here’s “Chemicals”.

“‘Chemicals’ is me writing about my relationships with drugs and love. The hook was spawned in my head on the 3rd day of a festival when the drugs just literally didn’t work anymore.” – Parker Bossley

Parker Bossley splits his time between Vancouver and LA. While recording this single he was living in an RV on a bad side of LA’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. “It had holes in the roof that leaked when it rained. There were a few gunshots at night, and in my daily neighbourhood walks, I would get called out as ‘Duran Duran’ guy thanks to my flamboyant outfits. Fortunately, even LA winters are pretty dry, and it was very cheap.”

LISTEN: “Dear Megan” by Boniface

Boniface is pleased to announce details of a new single ‘Dear Megan’ available digitally now through Transgressive Records.

Micah Visser (aka Boniface): “This one is special for me. I wrote it when I had just moved out of my parents’ house and I was feeling so overwhelmed and a little bit reckless. It was the middle of summer and I was happy but also filled with a lot of anxiety and it helped to go out and be surrounded by people. I was nervous and excited and trying to channel it all into my writing. I think that’s what the song is about really, being overwhelmed by the future but embracing the moment. Really believing in it.”

Indie Music Filter: Best Of June 2018 (PLAYLISTS)

Best Of June 2018

Check out new music from Castlebeat, Vansire, Yoke Lore, Phoria and many more. Something for everyone.

Pick your streaming service below and get listening.

LISTEN: “I Am With You” by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Take a listen to some new music from Benjamin Francis Leftwich, “I Am With You” from the EP of the same name (to be released on 24th August through Dirty Hit). This tune shows a new side to Leftwich’s sound, embracing more electronic elements but maintaining a sharp, affecting lyrical core. I Am With You is available for pre-order on limited edition 12” clear vinyl.

LISTEN: “Nice To See You (feat. Floor Cry)” by Vansire

Another great tip from Greg at Soundscapes, this is dream-pop band Vansire from Rochester, NY. The duo of Josh Augustin and Sam Winemiller met in their high school’s percussion corps and started recording shortly thereafter. My favourite tune so far is “Nice To See You”, which features vocals from Winnipeg artist Floor Cry. If you caught my last post about Castlebeat, you might want to also go check out the label that puts out both these records (Spirit Goth).