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Album Review: Local Natives – “Violet Street”

By: Kirstin Bews –       Local Natives are back with their new album, Violet Street, which is set for release on April 26th via Loma Vista. This album has been long anticipated by fans who have been waiting for this follow up since their 2016 album, Sunlit Youth. Produced by Shawn Everett (Alabama … Continue reading

Album Review: Cage The Elephant – “Social Cues”

By: Kirstin Bews –       After months of teasing, Cage the Elephant are releasing their new album, Social Cues, on April 19th via RCA Records. After 12 years of making music, Cage the Elephant remain one of the most promising rock bands of the 21st century. Their underground, nonchalant signature sound holds up … Continue reading

Album Review: The Chemical Brothers – “No Geography”

By: Jessica Nakamoto –       While breaking the space-time-continuum may be off the table (for now), Manchester-based duo, The Chemical Brothers, are back pushing boundaries with the introduction of not only the fastest remix in history, but an upcoming album that’s sure to blow away the rest of the electronic pack. Set for release … Continue reading

Album Review: Pup – “Morbid Stuff”

By: Kirstin Bews –       Toronto’s punk powerhouse, PUP, are releasing their new album, Morbid Stuff, on April 5th via their new label Little Dippe. Dave Schiffman (Weezer, Cass McCombs, The Mars Volta) produced, recorded and mixed Morbid Stuff, which pushes their classic style with all-here vocals, strong guitar work and dark lyrical narratives. … Continue reading

Album Review: The Maine – “You Are Ok”

By: Kirstin Bews –       The ever-evolving band, The Maine, have just come out with their newest album, You Are Ok, via 8123. The Maine are untouchable when it comes to sound, constantly reinventing with each release. Their genre-hopping covers pop, emo, indie-rock, pop-rock and alternative soundscapes. In 2017 they turned around on … Continue reading

Album Review: The Cinematic Orchestra – “To Believe”

By: Kirstin Bews –     The Cinematic Orchestra are back after a 12 year absence with their flourish of art and music with a new album, To Believe. Jason Swinscoe and Dominic Smith have collected contributions from past and new collaborators including vocalists Moses Sumney, Roots Manuva, Heidi Vogel, Grey Reverend, Dorian Concept, among … Continue reading

Album Review: David Gray – “Gold In A Brass Age”

By: Kirstin Bews –       Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Gray is back with his new album, Gold In A Brass Age. This album marks Gray’s 11th album in a career spanning 25 years. Gray comes to the stage already critically acclaimed with several Brit and Grammy nominations, 3 UK No.1 albums and the multi-platinum … Continue reading

Album Review: Pond – “Tasmania”

By: Kirstin Bews –       On March 1st, Pond released their eighth studio album, Tasmania via Spinning Top Records. The album, which the Australian psychedelic rock band has described as a “dejected meditation on planetary discord, water, machismo, shame, blame and responsibility, love, blood and empire”, serves as a sister album to the band’s … Continue reading

Album Review: Pkew Pkew Pkew – “Optimal Lifestyles”

By: Kirstin Bews –       Toronto-based punk band Pkew Pkew Pkew, are releasing their third album, Optimal Lifestyles, on March 1st via Dine Alone. Known for their lively beer-soaked shows, Pkew Pkew Pkew pack a punch with no-nonsense lyrics and strong musical compositions in this release.    If you’re naming a band after the … Continue reading

Album Review: Arkells – “Rally Cry”

By: Jessica Nakamoto –     After 2016-17 saw their blockbuster single “Knocking At The Door” reach fourteen weeks at #1 on the Canadian Alternative chart and boast North American television coverage from the Superbowl to the World Series, Arkells fans have clamored with excitement over the prospect of new music. And much to their delight, … Continue reading