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By: Michael Thomas – Hawk and Steel – the name conjures images of wide-open landscapes and maybe a battle or two. It’s a name fitting for this Victoria, BC-area band whose sound shifts between alt-country, folk and indie-rock. The band’s three genre specialties certainly blend together well, and it shows on their debut disc, Danger Road. “She … Continue reading
By: Michael Thomas – It’s funny that Erik Lind encourages listeners to enjoy his and his band’s first EP “responsibly or irresponsibly.” On the one hand, the EP has a very clean sound – the acoustic guitars always sound warm, the percussion always perfectly crisp. On the other hand, some of the song’s encourage something more than … Continue reading
By: Michael Thomas – Amoeba Collective is the result of a collaboration between the mysterious Tippy Agogo (who has released four albums between 1988 and the present) and Juno Award-winning Bill Bourne and it can only be called a fusion album amped up to 11. Accompanied by Madagascar Slim on guitar and Michelle Josef on drums, this album takes … Continue reading
By: Alex Lee – Psychedelic rock, as we’ve come to know it, has become paved with a set of stock details. It’s a lo-fi affair doused in blankets of reverb and its an ambient torrent of submerged vocals and gently picked guitar lines that reacquaints listeners with 60’s sensibilities. Sonically, a process of subtraction, utilizing … Continue reading
By: Calum Slingerland – The eighties is largely regarded by many as a decade when synth-pop was born. A predominant style of the times riddled with more keyboard work and catchy hooks that any person could handle. With bands like Depeche Mode, Erasure, and the Human League popularizing the style, synth pop has seen somewhat … Continue reading
By: Alex Lee – Before the album’s release, Davye Hawk, or better known by his moniker Memory Tapes, stated that he wanted this record to be “messier” than his previous ones. While the six-song album seems miles away from this self-described direction, it does keep a good narrative to the record’s supposed intentional chaos. At … Continue reading
By: Laura Stanley – With his second solo release, College & Bathurst, Birds of Wales frontman Morgan Cameron Ross continues to cultivate his unique blend of heart-sinking songs and unadulterated optimism which he explored with 2011’s Morgan Cameron Ross. With a distinct nasally voice, Ross’ knack for catchy and melodious songwriting is undeniable but it’s the … Continue reading
By: Calum Slingerland – The music world hasn’t heard much from Tiga lately. Since releasing his second studio album, Ciao!, in 2009, the Montreal-based DJ has kept a relatively low profile. Having only released a handful of singles since then, Tiga returns with “Non-Stop,” a 28-track mix CD which sees him cover a plethora of works from … Continue reading
By: Calum Slingerland – Last year, the world saw Björk release her critically acclaimed Biophilia, an extremely experimental and unique record that was released alongside a bevy of extra content. Interactive apps were created to enhance the listening experience and the album’s concept. The delivery of extra goodies doesn’t stop there, as a collection of Biophilia … Continue reading
By: Selina Perrone – The catchy electronic sound of Brad Sucks’ third album Guess Who’s a Mess will leave you wanting to hear more. Brad Turcotte, the one-man band behind Brad Sucks, has been writing the album since 2008 and for all that time he has perfected his unique blend of pop, electronic, and ’90s … Continue reading
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