Friday, November 11, 2016

Lanikai "I Need Love"

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Imaginary Cities may be on an indefinite hiatus, but the band's Marti Sarbit is already moving ahead with a solo project by the name of Lanikai. She'll release her debut album under that moniker later this month, and she's teasing the arrival of Lanikai with a new video for "I Need Love."

The single gets matched with a colourful animated clip that sees cleverly edited shots of bright watercolour flowers and a few choice lyrical phrases combined with a footage of Sarbit and her backing band. It's a bright, psychedelic affair that pairs perfectly with the vibe of the retro, keys-driven tune.

As previously reported, the new record hears Sarbit reteaming with her Imaginary Cities counterpart Rusty Matyas, who played on and co-produced the album along with Thomas D'Arcy.

Lanikai is out on November 18 through Hidden Pony Records. For now, watch the "I Need Love" video below.

Duotang "Nostalgia's a Vice"

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Winnipeg rockers Duotang ended a decade-plus-long hiatus recently with the release of New Occupation, and now they've treated "Nostalgia's a Vice" from that record to a music video.

"The song is from the view of someone poking fun at those who seem to be stuck in the past, either in their tastes in music, or simply obsessed with a past life," according to bassist/vocalist Rod Slaughter. "But then the protagonist realizes they are just the same."

The Jim Agapito-directed video mimics that sentiment, starring Slaughter, his bandmate Sean Allum and their friends as the "curmudgeons" at a Duotang gig. The irony of getting the old band back together isn't lost on them, but at least they're able to poke fun at themselves.

You can leave the curmudgeonly attitude at home and see the band for yourself at the upcoming shows listed below. Right now, though, scroll past the dates and hit play to watch the video premiere of "Nostalgia's a Vice."

Tour dates:

11/12 Winnipeg, MB -The Good Will *
12/02 Regina, SK - O'Hanlan's *
12/03 Saskatoon, SK - Amigo's *
12/07 Ottawa, ON - House Of Targ
12/08 Montreal, QC - Petit Campus
12/09 Hamilton, ON - Mills Hardware
12/10 Toronto, ON - Silver Dollar

* with the Garrys

The Chemical Brothers "C-h-e-m-i-c-a-l"

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The Chemical Brothers have unveiled a new video for their latest single, "C-h-e-m-i-c-a-l."

The fresh track arrived following news that the electronic duo will be reissuing their entire back catalogue next month. As previously reported, limited-edition versions of the band's albums on coloured vinyl are due out on December 9. Stand black wax editions will come later, on December 23.

"C-h-e-m-i-c-a-l" serves as a standalone single after last year's Born in the Echoes LP. Watch the trippy digitized video below.