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On Turning Two…

I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who came out last night. The evening was a huge success and a great way to ring in our third year of operation! Whenever I rent venues for the shows we throw, there’s a to-be-expected air of caution taken from the landlords because of the antisocial behaviour that has historically been associated with rock music and young people partying. I actively assure them ev
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Big Smoke Two Year Birthday Party

On March 25th, we’ll be celebrating our second birthday! Come out to Gam Gallery at Main/Hastings for just $5 and catch sets from four of the great bands we’re currently working with. You’ll also be able to pick up some crazy-discounted merch from the past two years of releases. Here’s the event page with more details.  
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Nothingness “Being” available January 20th + Canadian tour

On January 20th, Big Smoke will release the debut album by Vancouver art-rockers, Nothingness. “Being” will be supported by a western Canadian tour (support from C. Diab), and a local release show scheduled for February 10th at Hidden City Records (support from label mates Spruce Trap, plus Moondle). The album will be available digitally from Bandcamp and all other online music outlets, or with an accompa
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Spruce Trap announce “The Wise Prefer To Perish” LP

On Friday December 2nd, Spruce Trap will release their debut full-length, The Wise Prefer To Perish, through Big Smoke and Eagle Time Records. To commemorate the release, Big Smoke is proud to present a special evening of music to celebrate community and magnificent architecture in our city, and the art scene that inspires Vancouver’s cultural identity. The show will be held at the beautiful Christ Church Cathedral i
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