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By: Curtis Sindrey (@SindreyCurtis) – Since the release of his 2011 “experimental” album in Lights of Endangered Species, Canadian music icon Matthew Good has revisited his roots with his new album, Arrows of Desire, with roaring guitars, pounding drums and the occasional acoustic ballad. “It comes down to songs, really,” Good says while on the … Continue reading
By: Luke Ottenhof (@lukeottenhof) – It has been over a decade since South Carolina’s Samuel Beam, better known as Iron and Wine, released his debut record, The Creek Drank the Cradle. The Sub Pop product garnered the young songwriter striking praise for his lyrical dexterity, and humbling, mellow folk sounds. Reflected, but not necessarily prominent, … Continue reading
By: Luke Ottenhof – It’s a dangerous thing to assume that success is acquired overnight. In most cases, success isn’t suddenly conjured, carbon-copied and shipped worldwide to shrieking fangirls. Stardom is but the last in a long line of steady increases, which usually begins with sweat, tears, and maybe a few drops of blood. A … Continue reading
By: Shelby Monita (@shelbymonita) – Interstellar metal band, GWAR will release their 13th full-length studio album, Battle Maximus, on September 17th. After losing band member of ten years, lead guitarist Flattus Maximus, portrayed by Cory Smoot in 2011 due to natural causes while the band was touring in support of their last album, Bloody Pit of Horror, GWAR have assembled what they are calling their greatest album … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison (@AdamRHarrison) – It is often the case with rock stars that the clothing doesn’t make the man; a truer statement could not be made for singer-songwriter, David Draiman. Best known for his seventeen years serving as the mastermind behind heavy metal band, Disturbed, he’s a man who is not afraid to explore … Continue reading
By: Shannon Reid (@allisplural) – It’s Friday June 15 and with summer in full bloom Toronto is buzzing. The last time Crystal Fighters played their upbeat, eclectic sounds here was last May at Wrongbar; this year they played at The Hoxton for NXNE where they showcased their newest album, Cave Rave. Hours before the show, … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey (@SindreyCurtis) – Portland by way of Wasilla, Alaska psychedelic rockers Portugal. The Man released their seventh studio album, Evil Friends, on June 4th and the album’s creation process wasn’t without both its setbacks and new beginnings in the form of producer Danger Mouse, of Gnarles Barkley and Broken Bells, who they recruited late in the game of the … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey (@SindreyCurtis) – Since the release of their 2002 self-titled debut album, California-based rap-rock trio Transplants’ co-lead vocalist and songwriter “Skinhead Rob” Aston has grown up. From taking on a “street thug” persona that loved nothing more than to party, evidenced on tracks like “Tall Cans in the Air”, from Transplants’ self-titled 2002 debut … Continue reading
By: Alex Curley (@CurleyAlex) – After waiting outside in the chilly April air, I’m escorted into the dark recesses of the Kool Haus by some friendly public relations folk as they buzz excitedly about the Samsung Galaxy S4 launch party that they have worked so hard to craft. The media area is in the Chroma Lounge, now closed and full … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Andrew WK is as much the poster child of the international party scene as he is an renowned musician. And whether you like him or not, his philosophy is irresistibly simple: have fun and be yourself. “I want my music to be as simple and accessible as anything could ever be so that [I welcome] people in like a … Continue reading
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