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By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – P unk isn’t always just three of the same notes over and over again. Just ask L.A.’s FIDLAR. Yes, they’re from Southern California. Yes, they like to skateboard. And yes, they have some negative opinions about pop music. Despite all that, FIDLAR have been very open about their own trials, including singer Zach’s … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – F rom the onset of an interaction with Bleachers’ Jack Antonoff, you wouldn’t suspect the man’s a rock star. The Bleachers frontman and Fun guitarist is humble, soft-spoken and (as the conversation continued) as passionate about his influences as his fans. With 2014’s Strange Desire, Antonoff brought the indie sensibilities of his first band Steel Train and Fun’s … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – F rank Turner describes his signature sound as “Springsteen by way of Sick of it All”. It’s the most eloquent way to describe a songwriter whose weightiest, often melancholy self-reflections fuse seamlessly with straight-ahead barroom stomp. That sound continues to evolve on Turner’s latest album Positive Songs for Negative People (a follow-up to … Continue reading
By: Laura Beaulne-Stuebing – Fans of Nova Scotian indie rockers Wintersleep, get ready to rejoice. They will release their first new album in three years, titled The Great Detachment, in early 2016, with 11 new songs on the way. We caught up with drummer Loel Campbell to talk about plans for the new album, the band’s songwriting process, who they’d love to tour … Continue reading
By: Tamar Faber (@Tamar07) – Even though Michael Brook never planned on scoring films, he has made the best of it. From scoring films like The Fighter, Into the Wild and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, to making his own solo albums, Brook is a music industry veteran, and his discography continues to grow with his … Continue reading
By: Tamar Faber (@Tamar07) – On August 21st, Ghost released their third studio album Meliora. The Swedish heavy metal band’s new album received rave reviews, top spots on Billboard charts and a glowing endorsement from Dave Grohl. After three albums and international recognition, they are gearing up for a North American tour and they are finally heading … Continue reading
By: Tamar Faber (@Tamar07) – The Dears are back with their new studio album, Times Infinity Volume One, out Sept. 25th, the same day as their intimate concert at the PHI Center in Old Montreal. The intimate setting is sure to go well with the themes of their new album: legacy, love and relationships. It’s … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – H ow do you describe John Hodgman’s career? He’s not a standup comedian; he’s an uproariously funny storyteller. He’s not an author; he’s a master (faux) historian. On the Daily Show, he had the ‘walking/talking encyclopedia of incorrect knowledge’ role on lock and, frankly, his mustache is a force of nature. Even … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – 25 years of touring and recording have given the members of Finger Eleven pause. Five years of it, actually. Getting to the release of their brand new album Five Crooked Lines (out July 31st) was quite a journey for a band used to an aggressive release schedule and an even more aggressive touring schedule. In that time, the … Continue reading
By: Laura Beaulne-Stuebing – T oronto-based punk trio METZ hit the Canadian music scene with their self-titled debut album in 2012, and carved out a successful space for themselves making noisy, abrasive and entirely impressive punk music. AlexEdkins, Chris Slorach and Hayden Menzies returned last year with the appropriately named METZ II and, like with METZ, are earning critical praise for their work and have once … Continue reading
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