You are in for a grand ol’ time today because you are about to enter the world of The Vanrays. Fun is the game’s name, and that’s with a capital “F,” as you’ll discover on the band’s brand new EP Hey! Alright Now. Formed in 2016, the Vancouver act has started to find its footing in the last couple of years. Their musical influences are quite apparent within their sound, but they have joined them together to create their distinctive sound. Made up of veterans of the local Vancouver scene, The Vanrays specialize in both soul and spirit. They refer to their “sound” as “East Van Garage Soul,” which alerts you to their uniqueness. They might remind you of The Black Pumas but with more of a garage flavour, inspired by classic Detroit City garage rockers. It might be most appropriate to refer to ...