If you don’t know them The Tourist Company is a Canadian alternative rock/ indie band based out of Vancouver. The Tourist company members are Taylor Swindells which formed the group in 2013 and Brenon Perry as the other current member.

In 2014 the band participated in the Peak Performance Project coming in third place and winning a cash prize. The band’s second single Pedestals released in August 2016 which broke into the top 30 of CBC radio 3 that September. The song reached a peak at #21 on the chart. The song then made its way to CBC radio 2 at #20 on October 28th that year then peaking at #8 in December. On October 21st 2016 it was voted best albums of the year by the Georgia Straight. The Tourist Company has toured across Canada in 2014 throughout 2015. The band has also opened up for bands like Said the Whale, We are the City, The Zolas and Dragonette.

Their most recent release was on May 15th this year. The album is titled St. Helens with 11 tracks. One of my favourite tracks right from listening was Waiting on Bad News. I know this track is relatable to anyone as a song. Just by the name you know you have gone through this. The video itself visualizes someone going through the anxiety of waiting for that bad news. With the excessive leg twitching we all know too well. The song itself is an amazing chill song perfect for staying in doing your work.

I also really love the instrumentals of the album they are amazing to listen to in rainy Vancouver. If you want a new song to add to your study playlist check out Static on the album it will put you at ease right away.

Listen to St. Helens below:

I am usually not one who really listens to the local band scene but I have to say St. Helens is a great album with beautiful sounds, plus it’s nice to take a break from your usual music and enjoy something different.