Saturday Spins: Mac DeMarco, Danny Brown vs. Purity Ring, KenLo Craqnuques, Thus:Owls, the Courtneys

The Courtneys
 

The Courtneys, “Lost Boys”

 
Vancouver trio the Courtneys pay homage to ’80s all-star vampire movie The Lost Boys in the video for their second single, directed by Rose Gagnon.
 

 

KenLo Craqnuques, “Vodka Canneberge”

 
Local producer KenLo Craqnuques, he of piu piu crew Artbeat, dropped a new track this week. Listen:
 

 

Thus:Owls, “As Long As We Try a Little”

 
Montreal’s own Thus:Owls shared a new song and announced the release of their next record this week. Turning Rocks will be out on Secret City Records on April 8. Here’s a preview:
 

 

Danny Brown & Purity Ring’s Megan James, “25 Bucks”

 
When Danny Brown played Kimmel last week, he brought along Megan James from Montreal’s Purity Ring. See their performance here (it’s good!):
 

 

Mac DeMarco, “Treat Her Better”

 
And Montreal’s Mac DeMarco premiered a new track at the Sundance film fest this week, and announced an April 1 release date for his next record album, Salad Days. Watch the video, directed by Arturo Perez Jr.