Bandcamp Day Suggestions - December
Last month we made a commitment to making a bigger deal about highlighting what we’ve begun calling “Bandcamp Day.”
What is Bandcamp Day you ask?
Well…
Among the music community, the first Friday of each month has come to mean a lot. On this day - each month since the pandemic began - Bandcamp has been forgoing the collection of their service fees for all music sales on their platform. This means, if you buy something on Bandcamp on the first Friday of each month, the artist will receive 100% of proceeds.
If you missed us do this last month, what you’ll find below are releases that our team members think you should purchase tomorrow….
TOMORROW.
Friday December 4th.
Don’t buy these today, just listen and find something you like. Then open your hearts and your wallets TOMORROW to help independent Canadian artists as they try to navigate the murky waters of a pandemic plagued world.
Cheers!
CnC
Drew’s Pick
Desert Psych with a grifter attitude. Listen at 11.
- Drew Cox
Nick’s Pick
Ambient, gentle... Dreams taking wing, a soul-warming lift during trying times. Water and air together... Sea Oleena
- Nick Maas
Not only is Nick Maas one of our incredible volunteers, he also has an amazing musical project called Smokes. Listen and consider supporting his project below.
Holly’s Pick
So much groove in this funk and hip-hop album from Regina band Hoodoo Mafia. Fun riffs, sick lyrics, and beats that are impossible to ignore.
- Holly-Anne Gilroy
Lana’s Pick
Singer songwriter Leith Ross’ gives listeners something to cry about, offering reflections on growing up to the perfectly picked acoustic guitar.
- Lana Winterhalt
Lana is also a wonderful singer/songwriter. To help get you in the mood for the holiday season, consider purchasing her 2019 holiday album.
Carly’s Pick
Smooth. Sultry. Funky. Phenomenal. The ultimate album for any boner jams playlist.
- Carly Weiler
Jeff’s Pick
Subtle, beautifully crafted indie-rock/indie-folk with different layers and textures that reveal themselves upon each new listen. This is what I bought last Bandcamp Day.
- Jeff MacCallum
Ty’s Pick
The Edmonton darkwave duo presents one of their most heart-wrenching, sincere and cathartic singles yet.
- Ty Vanden Dool
Ty also creates music under the name Vanden Dool. Consider supporting him with the purchase of his amazing 2020 EP, The View From Here.
Mo’s Pick
Calgary's Florida BC brings a rolling, heaving sound to their debut album Salt Breaker Sand. Swampy in its origins, bluesy in its bedroom, light in its shadows, psychedelic in its undertones, but always roaring, even if it’s sometimes softly.
- Mo Lawrance
Noreen’s Pick
Sexy Dark Rockabilly from Edmonton. So Hot!
- Green Noreen
Piyush’ Pick
Edmonton's VISITOR are back with a sophomore album full of dark and funky EBM (electronic body music) which is sure to STAY in all your dance playlists!!!!
- Piyush Patel
Joel’s Pick
Slick mellow grooves and ultra smooth vibes from self produced multi instrumentalist Sky Onosson.
- Joel Klaverkamp
Not only does Joel write for Cups N Cakes, he’s also a longtime contributor to the Winnipeg music scene. Consider supporting his latest project, Robojom!
Justin’s Pick
Winnipeg's Elder Abuse bring the nostalgic pop punk vibes with their new three song release, Take it Easy.
- Justin Olson
Fel’s Pick
Modern dream pop. Uplifting vibes with a melancholic touch. Deserves repeat play for sure!
- Fel Gamarra
Check out Fel’s musical project called The Spanish Flies. They put out a single in 2020 called “Salida”, and also this two song EP in 2019.