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3 Albums Anchoring The Tastes Of Nassi Soofi Of ‘The Wild Bunch’

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Definitive Records asks interesting Vancouverites to think hard and select the three albums that anchor their musical tastes. Today we hear from the highly creative Nassi Soofi, owner of The Wild Bunch, a floral and foliage design studio based out of Strathcona. You can find her working at her pocket shop in the corner of The Birds & The Beets in Gastown.

Arcade Fire, The Suburbs | LISTEN | “They are so spot on! Music, lyrics, feelings and meanings. ‘Sprawl II’ is poignant and fun! Suburbs speaks to humanity’s hopelessness to an uplifting beat. On and on.”

Tracy Chapman, Tracy Chapman | LISTEN | “The 90’s were a great time for female singer-songwriters. Tracy’s lyrics are so personal and affecting, singing along to ‘Talking about a Revolution’ and ‘Fast Car’ like we lived that life.”

Paul Simon, Graceland | LISTEN | “My sister and I were gifted this album (CD!) for Christmas years ago, spent the rest of the holidays dancing to it. The love affair has continued throughout my life. Lyrically entertaining, easy listening and fun. This album defines warmth, comfort and familiarity.”

From ‘Jazzy Boombap’ to Adolescent Rebellion: Shotaro Jotatsu Names His Definitive Records

In anticipation of his next event on June 17th, the Vancouver-based DJ and host of the Japanese-run music and vintage pop-up, Ishinomonosashi, gives us the rundown of his most influential albums to date.

The Musical Tastes of Yu Su, In and Out of the Kitchen

On Wednesday, December 7th, Ubuntu Canteen will be hosting Yu Su for a sonically inspired collaborative dinner, featuring the personal sounds of her trip through mainland China.

What’s Pumping on the Speakers (and Headphones) of Patrick Hennessy

From pre-service pump-ups, to subway commutes and his current restaurant jams: these are the records that define Barbara restaurant's owner / chef.

From ‘The Hip’ to Hip Hop, Mike Jacobsen Names His Three ‘Definitive Records’

We take a short trip over to Salt Spring and head immediately to Cassette Cafe and Dive Bar - a former gas station where these days locals and visitors alike fuel up on food, drinks and a stellar playlist of tunes - to hear from its owner about the albums that 'define' him...