It's actually a nice Sunday here in Vancouver for the first time in forever. It's chilly, but the sky is blue and you just want to get out and enjoy it. We don't get those crisp, clear winter days very often, so it's a nice treat.

So is Vancouver pop outfit, The Hermit. This unsigned band uses great female vocals (I love Alison's voice) to add something fresh to well structured atmospheric, down tempo beats. The subtle dub and ambient tracks on The Wonderment really crackle.

The are getting set to release their new EP, Turn Up The Stereo, and are streaming a couple tracks on their myspace - like the summery pop radio reggae Turn Up the Stereo and the Album Leaf-esque Find Someone Who Actually Love.

The first single, It Was a Better Time, is much more straight up rock than I'm used to from the band, but it's well worth a listen:
MP3:: It Was a Better Time

Anyone who calls the Couve home should head to the Railway Club on Dec. 21st.
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 Posted by ack on Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 12:13 PM
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