Skinny Puppy co-founder cEvin Key is releasing his 5th solo album, \u201cXwayxway\u201d, on February 19th via\u00a0Artoffact\u00a0Records. \u201cXwayxway\u201d (anglicized as \u201cWhoi Whoi\u201d) is an indigenous village located in what is now Stanley Park in Key\u2019s hometwon of Vancouver.<\/p>\n
Key:\u00a0\u201cI was surprised to hear only recently of a 3,000 year old village which stood on the spot of Lumbermen\u2019s Arch, its history erased. This instantly explained the many enigmatic sensations, profound feelings, and\u00a0visions\u00a0I\u2019ve had in the park. I am saddened by the story of Xwayxway. I truly believe this is something we should have been taught in schools so people would recognize the park sits on Salish land which to this day has never been ceded. Perhaps that is why no one mentions it, or its secret mysteries contained within. [Skinny Puppy\u2019s 1990 album] \u2018Too Dark Park\u2019 refers to this park, and I feel that title to now be an only more appropriate reference, given its dark history. I have an immense love for the forest in the park. It can speak. I could feel this inspiration deeply. I dedicate this album to the spirits of Xwayxway.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n You can stream the new single \u201cNight Flower\u201d from \u201cXwayxway\u201d, featuring guest vocals by Edward KaSpel of The Legendary Pink Dots (and a longtime collaborator of Key\u2019s in the band The Tear Garden) right below.<\/p>\n