Man, I thought Canadian music would all be stuff like Stan Rogers.
Though I guess I knew better. Celine Dion is Canadian, yeah?
I....can't help cringing at the mention of Celine Dion, I kind of can't stand her music, sorry!
Canadian music is pretty heavily influenced by the English and American scenes, but it's encouraged to grow by content laws that force radio and television to have a certain percentage of Canadian content, as well as some pretty solid government grants that go to the arts. While we do love stuff like Stan Rogers and Spirit of the West and Great Big Sea, that tends to be more of a Maritime style rather than something the entire country produces. Bands like Chromeo and Metric and the Arcade Fire are pretty representative of what most popular indie sounds like here. And I think it's also required by all citizens to be able to quote at least 3 Tragically Hip songs word for word.
Country and American-ish pop and rap are also pretty popular but I don't really have the background in those genres to drop any recommendations.
Because we're in the southern hemisphere, Australian summer music has the confusing property of also being partly Christmas music, so I can't morally show it to you outside of Christmas time.
Because we're in the southern hemisphere, Australian summer music has the confusing property of also being partly Christmas music, so I can't morally show it to you outside of Christmas time.
this is one of those weird things that my brain literally will not accept
Because we're in the southern hemisphere, Australian summer music has the confusing property of also being partly Christmas music, so I can't morally show it to you outside of Christmas time.
Does this mean Vance Joy's Riptide is a Christmas song, because it is absolutely a summer jam to me, mostly because I can play the hell out of it on my Uke
Because we're in the southern hemisphere, Australian summer music has the confusing property of also being partly Christmas music, so I can't morally show it to you outside of Christmas time.
this is one of those weird things that my brain literally will not accept
I know its true, it makes logical sense
brain says no
I once talked to someone overseas who was convinced we celebrated Christmas in July, because we told her that Christmas was at summer time back home.
Because we're in the southern hemisphere, Australian summer music has the confusing property of also being partly Christmas music, so I can't morally show it to you outside of Christmas time.
this is one of those weird things that my brain literally will not accept
I know its true, it makes logical sense
brain says no
I once talked to someone overseas who was convinced we celebrated Christmas in July, because we told her that Christmas was at summer time back home.
Did you play along to fuck with them? I cannot imagine how badly I would troll people if I had that kind of power at my disposal.
Because we're in the southern hemisphere, Australian summer music has the confusing property of also being partly Christmas music, so I can't morally show it to you outside of Christmas time.
this is one of those weird things that my brain literally will not accept
I know its true, it makes logical sense
brain says no
I once talked to someone overseas who was convinced we celebrated Christmas in July, because we told her that Christmas was at summer time back home.
In a sense you might as well. Because when I think of July, I mostly think of the height of summer. The actual calendar doesn't factor into it much.
Because we're in the southern hemisphere, Australian summer music has the confusing property of also being partly Christmas music, so I can't morally show it to you outside of Christmas time.
this is one of those weird things that my brain literally will not accept
I know its true, it makes logical sense
brain says no
I once talked to someone overseas who was convinced we celebrated Christmas in July, because we told her that Christmas was at summer time back home.
Did you play along to fuck with them? I cannot imagine how badly I would troll people if I had that kind of power at my disposal.
My dad and I wanted to, but my mum is too nice and told her about it.
Star Rogers is a literal hero. I really wish more people knew his story!
Show me a Maritimer who can't quote Barrett's Privateers by heart and I'll show you a liar.
(Stan Rogers is great!)
The weird part is plenty of us couldn't get past the first verse sober, but three beers in the lyrics manifest in our minds as if by magic
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So this is like the pocket veto of summer jam rulings then?
Grimes is great! Listen to Grimes!
The Arkells have a new album coming out in August and this isn't from it but look guys I'm real excited for it
Dan Mangan is pretty good and also I used to like yelling along with this song when I had a car and it was also summer, so
I missed the chance to see July Talk for free over the weekend and I'm a little disappointed in myself for it!
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Though I guess I knew better. Celine Dion is Canadian, yeah?
I....can't help cringing at the mention of Celine Dion, I kind of can't stand her music, sorry!
Canadian music is pretty heavily influenced by the English and American scenes, but it's encouraged to grow by content laws that force radio and television to have a certain percentage of Canadian content, as well as some pretty solid government grants that go to the arts. While we do love stuff like Stan Rogers and Spirit of the West and Great Big Sea, that tends to be more of a Maritime style rather than something the entire country produces. Bands like Chromeo and Metric and the Arcade Fire are pretty representative of what most popular indie sounds like here. And I think it's also required by all citizens to be able to quote at least 3 Tragically Hip songs word for word.
Country and American-ish pop and rap are also pretty popular but I don't really have the background in those genres to drop any recommendations.
3DS Friend Code: 0216-0898-6512
Switch Friend Code: SW-7437-1538-7786
Show me a Maritimer who can't quote Barrett's Privateers by heart and I'll show you a liar.
(Stan Rogers is great!)
3DS Friend Code: 0216-0898-6512
Switch Friend Code: SW-7437-1538-7786
this is one of those weird things that my brain literally will not accept
I know its true, it makes logical sense
brain says no
Does this mean Vance Joy's Riptide is a Christmas song, because it is absolutely a summer jam to me, mostly because I can play the hell out of it on my Uke
3DS Friend Code: 0216-0898-6512
Switch Friend Code: SW-7437-1538-7786
I once talked to someone overseas who was convinced we celebrated Christmas in July, because we told her that Christmas was at summer time back home.
Did you play along to fuck with them? I cannot imagine how badly I would troll people if I had that kind of power at my disposal.
In a sense you might as well. Because when I think of July, I mostly think of the height of summer. The actual calendar doesn't factor into it much.
My dad and I wanted to, but my mum is too nice and told her about it.
Current front runner for "song of the summer"
http://vevo.ly/h5S0TK
One from a while ago
http://vevo.ly/gi9DiP
And into the way back machine
http://vevo.ly/cIXw1U
http://vevo.ly/hdpDbB
Also it's way too hot to go outside in summer, fuck me.
The weird part is plenty of us couldn't get past the first verse sober, but three beers in the lyrics manifest in our minds as if by magic
NSFW Due to animated .... rocket breasts? I guess