As sultry hot days build around the end of August, I find myself reaching for every last ray of sunshine before the Pineapple Express rolls in. Although summer in Vancouver usually is slow to start, this year has been particularly cool, dreary and disappointing—dubbed ‘Bummer Summer’ by many.

Special thanks to collaborators Brad Klees of the band Jenny, Spencer Kathrens and Justin Parsons of Inner City Elegance for a compelling sound track that captures the energy of a bustling, urban oasis.