In a sea of carbon-copy producers, Vanity Radio have developed their slick sound by melting down and forging their vast experiences in the rock, electronic dance and synth wave realms over the years.
As newfound friends, collaborators and multi-faceted musicians, Wildson (Mitch Wilson) and Dark Shawn's (Shawn Gairdner) chemistry is as undeniable as their vocal harmonies. With Wildson's charismatic, confident and bold vocal approach paired with the fiery fretwork of his tasty guitar tones and a wealth of live experience, the prodigal Haida/Nisgha/Giitsxan son has definitely arrived home at the right time. Dark Shawn's explosive beat mastering skills, production savvy and haunting vocal chops smooth out an already bolstering mysterious energy source. Paired together, the duo compliment each other symbiotically both musically and spiritually as their roots are so profoundly locked into their explosive nature.
Fresh off the outfall of the Edge of the World music festival on Haida Gwaii as a quartet “Wildson” in 2024, their vision of storming the shores as a duo in 2026 as Vanity Radio is here. With an affinity for slick hooks and break beat grooves, the lyrical storytelling and cultural reflections give in to their most trying times in the history of humanity. Citing bands like The Midnight, Arctic Monkeys and the Strokes for lyrical inspiration, one can't help but mention the duo's catchy Hall and Oates pop sensibilities to name a few.
Stay tuned for these island wonders are coming at you with a couple albums worth of hot and sticky material as well as a most captivating live show that will not be forgotten.
