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Sep 28, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
We tend to avoid including cover versions in our Songs of the Week list, as they are not truly new songs, but this week we have included two notable ones in our main list. We also rarely include live songs in our Top 10 songs, but have made a big exception this week. More
Snow Leopard EP Due Out This Friday
Sep 25, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Montréal electro-pop band Young Galaxy (Stephen Ramsay and Catherine McCandless) are taking a break, they have announced an indefinite hiatus. But before they do, they are releasing one more EP, Snow Leopard, which they have also announced today (and is due out this Friday). More
Down Time Due Out This Friday
Apr 02, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Montréal electro-pop band Young Galaxy (Stephen Ramsay and Catherine McCandless) are self-releasing their new album, Down Time, this Friday (April 6). It’s their first self-released album. Now they have shared a video for “Frontier.” More
The Single Will Also Benefit Canada's PIVOT and the EU's W.A.V.E.
Mar 10, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Montréal electro-pop band Young Galaxy have released a new single, “Stay For Real.” The band have self-released the song and all net proceeds from its sale will go to various political organizations “defending the rights of the marginalized”-PIVOT (Canada), ACLU (USA), and W.A.V.E (EU). More
Falsework Out Now via Paper Bag
Nov 03, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Young Galaxy released their new album, Falsework, last Friday via Paper Bag. It’s the follow-up to the Montréal-based band’s excellent 2013 album Ultramarine. Now the band have announced a few North American tour dates and shared a cool and stylish tour trailer. More
Falsework Due Out October 30 via Paper Bag
Sep 30, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Young Galaxy are releasing their new album, Falsework, on October 30 via Paper Bag. It’s the follow-up to the Montréal-based band’s excellent 2013 album Ultramarine. More
Falsework Due Out October 30 via Paper Bag
Sep 09, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Young Galaxy are releasing their new album, Falsework, on October 30 via Paper Bag. It’s the follow-up to the Montréal-based band’s excellent 2013 album Ultramarine. They have previously shared “Body,” the album’s near six-minute long dance-y first single. Now they have shared another song from the record, titled “Factory Flaws.” More
Falsework Due Out October 30 via Paper Bag
Aug 06, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Young Galaxy have announced a new album and shared the first song from it. Falsework is due out October 30 via Paper Bag. It’s the follow-up to the Montréal-based band’s excellent 2013 album Ultramarine. More
Dec 03, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Already earning a nomination for this year’s Polaris Prize, Young Galaxy‘s latest album Ultramarine will undoubtedly wind up on a number of year-end lists this December. More
Sep 27, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
This week Vancouver pop ensemble Young Galaxy released a deluxe edition of their Polaris Prize-nominated album Ultramarine, which will include a treasure trove of b-sides and remixes. More
B-side to Ultramarine Deluxe Reissue
Sep 11, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
On Sept. 24 pop ensemble Young Galaxy will release a deluxe edition of their Polaris Prize-nominated LP Ultramarine. More
Unreleased Song Featured On Ultramarine Deluxe Edition
Aug 20, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Fresh off getting their latest album Ultramarine included on the Polaris Music Prize Short List, Canadian pop ensemble Young Galaxy have announced that they will release a deluxe edition of the album this fall on Sept. 24. More
Ultramarine Out Now Via Paper Bag Records
Jul 18, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Sally Shapiro’s Johan Agebjörn recently got his hands on “In Fire,” a track from likeminded label mates Young Galaxy. More
Include Tegan and Sara, Metric, and Purity Ring
Jul 16, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Earlier today in Toronto the short list of nominees for the 2013 Polaris Prize was announced, featuring the likes of Tegan and Sara, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Metric, Purity Ring, and Young Galaxy. More
Featured in the New Issue of Under the Radar
Jun 11, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Things get apocalyptic fast in the video for “New Summer,” a clip from Young Galaxy’s recently released album, Ultramarine. More
May 13, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Canadian pop ensemble Young Galaxy have premiered a music video for “Fall for You,” the latest single taken off the group’s recently released LP Ultramarine. More
Apr 23, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Coinciding with the release of their new album Ultramarine today, Montreal pop group Young Galaxy has premiered a music video for their lead single “Pretty Boy.” More
Apr 05, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
It seems like every other week Canadian pop collective Young Galaxy premiere a new track or remix from their forthcoming new album Ultramarine. More
Mar 27, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Canadian indie-pop outfit Young Galaxy just can’t seem to wait for the release of their upcoming fourth album Ultramarine. More
Set to Play Under the Radar's Second SXSW 2013 Party, Wednesday, March 13 at Flamingo Cantina
Mar 08, 2013
By Laura Studarus
On March 14 Under the Radar will host the second of three free day parties. Leading up to the event we’re letting you know about each artist playing. Today we’re spotlighting Young Galaxy. More
Set to Perform at the Second of Under the Radar’s Three SXSW Day Parties
Mar 06, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Ahead of our three SXSW day parties, we asked a few of the bands performing to participate in our mixtape project. Check out this contribution from Young Galaxy who will be gracing our SXSW stage on Wednesday, March 14. More
Also Performing: Shout Out Louds, Foxygen, Marnie Stern, Doldrums, Caveman, Young Galaxy, Girls Names, IO Echo, Mister Lies, Young Dreams, and more
Mar 06, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Under the Radar magazine is excited to reveal the full lineups, poster, and set times for its three SXSW 2013 day parties, taking place on Wednesday March 13, Thursday March 14, and Friday March 15. Featured performers include Surfer Blood, DIIV, Small Black, Shout Out Louds, Foxygen, Poolside, Young Galaxy, Marnie Stern, Doldrums, Caveman, Girls Names, IO Echo, Mister Lies, Young Dreams, and more. More
Mar 01, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Ultramarine, the latest full-length album by Canadian pop group Young Galaxy, is scheduled to arrive next month. More
New Album Ultramarine Out This April
Feb 21, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Canadian pop ensemble Young Galaxy have shared the latest single off their upcoming fourth LP Ultramarine. The new track, titled, “Fall For You,” carries a synthy Caribbean vibe about it in its rhythms that works in a weirdly awesome way. More
New Album Ultramarine Out April 23
Jan 23, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Poised to release their fourth full-length album, Ultramarine on April 23, indie pop band Young Galaxy have shared the effort’s first single “Pretty Boy.” More
Nov 23, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Montreal trio Young Galaxy have announced the release of a digital Deluxe Edition of their critically lauded LP Shapeshifting. More
Oct 27, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Just in time for Halloween, Young Galaxy dropped the video for “Phantoms.” More
Interviews
Sep 26, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Catherine McCandless hesitates when she speaks—particularly when it comes to describing the nuts and bolts of her work fronting Montréal-based five-piece Young Galaxy. More
Reviews
Mar 26, 2013
By Laura Studarus
I didn’t get to see everything I wanted to at Under the Radar’s seventh annual SXSW party. (Like any good hostess, I found myself often forgoing the entertainment to make sure no one went thirsty.) However, I was able to see a large handful of favorites (old and new) including: DIANA, Big Black Delta, Shout Out Louds, Young Dreams, Gold & Youth, Young Galaxy, Poolside, DIIV, Dan Croll, NZCA/LINES, IO Echo, and Small Black. More
Dec 06, 2012
By Kyle Lemmon
The second day of M for Montréal primarily featured more local acts for delegates at intimate showcases. Mac DeMarco, PS I Love You, Memoryhouse, No Joy, Folly and the Hunter, Whitehorse, Ain’t No Love, and Young Galaxy were the highlights of the day. More
