Wine Lips, Spirit Award, Checker Bloom

Wine LipsFacebook | Youtube | BandcampToronto based garage punk psych rockers, Wine Lips hit the stage for the first time in the fall of 2015. Initially a part time project between songwriter/guitar player, Cam Hilborn and drummer Aurora Evans, the band began playing clubs in Toronto, stretching organically to surrounding Ontario cities, and then Quebec.Wine Lips released their self-titled debut LP on indie label Fried Records in 2017 and set out on their first 5-province tour east to Halifax, and haven’t looked back since. After an appearance in Quebec City, the band was approached with regard to touring overseas. That chance meeting resulted in an April 2018 tour of Hong Kong and China, where they were received by enthusiastic audiences.Never letting the dust settle, the band released their follow up LP “Stressor” in March 2019 and toured North America relentlessly until early 2020. The release of Stressor along with endless tour dates earned the band a new following and saw some of the albums tracks featured on television and Netflix.The band spent most of their free time in 2020 writing and recording their third full length record “Mushroom Death Sex Bummer Party” at The Sugar Shack in London, Ontario with Simon Larochette.“The record is crazy, I really spent a lot of time getting the songs to sound the way I was hearing it in my head. I think this is the best stuff we’ve recorded and I couldn’t be happier with the end result!” - CamWine Lips consists of Cam Hilborn on Guitar and Vocals with Aurora Evans on Drums and Charlie Weare on Bass.“Fuzzy, loud and fast, Wine Lips are a garage/ punk/ psychedelic band whose music feels like a shot of adrenaline to the heart. A no holds barred kind of rock n roll that’ll make you want to buy a motorcycle, just to crash it.” – Sled IslandSpirit AwardSpirit Award is the moniker for Seattle-based singer/songwriter Daniel Lyon. The band's vision has always been to make something with intention, love, vulnerability, raw emotion, and authenticity that captures the human spirit. The sound has morphed into a feeling and sound that is motorik, psychedelic, fuzzy, ethereal, driving, and aggressive but still maintains some pop sensibilities, citing the work of Arthur Russell, Neu!, and Suicide among their inspiration.Checker BloomIn shady realms where waves meet hazy skies, emerges the irresistible sonic fusion of Checker Bloom, a surfy ever so mildly psychedelic rock band. Evolving from their indie alternative rock roots, Checker Bloom is on a transformative journey, delving into the depths of modern psychedelia while preserving tight pop-rock structures. With lyrics that weave tales of impending apocalypses and wanderlust-fueled cowboy dreams, the music is a kaleidoscope of emotions and imagery, painting vibrant landscapes of the mind. Join The Bloom as they surf the tides of sonic exploration, crafting tales of love amidst a world teetering on the edge. Prepare to be captivated by the enthralling soundscape conjured—a mesmerizing blend that invites you to surrender to the music.