Mike Okada

Junip “Line Of Fire”

[youtube]http://youtu.be/wSaDElz7wSI[/youtube] In Junip’s latest video, we see an old man, haunted by his past, and stuck in a relationship that he may have never wanted in the first place.  Through

Ben Rogers – Cowboys and Indians (live performance)

[youtube]http://youtu.be/pa5WZb5I_fQ[/youtube] North Vancouver native Ben Rogers combines storytelling steeped in the classic folk traditions of Dylan and Springsteen with the gravelly voice of a chainsmoking Tom Waits.  “Cowboys and Indians”

Cold Specks “When The City Lights Dim”

[youtube]http://youtu.be/E9fcMr1XgMg[/youtube] Doom Soul.  That’s how Cold Specks describes her music, equal parts downcast goth and Deep South gospel.  An intriguing figure, Cold Specks is the stage name of Al Spx,

Bleeding Rainbows “Waking Dream”

[youtube]http://youtu.be/PL2uSm19aEU[/youtube] This Philly-based foursome grew up on the late 80s/90s era of rock, and their list of influences includes My Bloody Valentine, Sonic Youth, the Smashing Pumpkins, and Nirvana.  But

Passion Pit “Carried Away”

[youtube]http://youtu.be/DiEwJTOderQ[/youtube] The new video for “Carried Away” is just one more reason to get passionate about Passion Pit, starring their lead vocalist Michael Angelakos and (One Tree Hill’s) Sophia Bush. 

How To Destroy Angels “How Long”

[youtube]http://youtu.be/1sUTVT7HzSg[/youtube] Everything about this video, from the band’s name to the trippy industrial beat, has a distinct darkness to it.  And it should come as no surprise, since How to

VICTORY – “Play It”

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/57417965[/vimeo] Meet the multi-talented multi-instrumentalist known as Victory.  He does everything from running his own record label (Reserva Records), to producing his own music, and directing his own videos; all