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By: Shannon Reid (@allisplural) – Brooklyn-based band and indie royalty, The National, is back with more somber vocals and less of an upbeat mainstream sound (compared to 2010’s High Violet) that will win the hearts of the majority. High Violet was responsible for their recent rapid elevating success and growing popularity, putting them on global album charts; but it will … Continue reading
By: Luke Ottenhof – Atlanta, Georgia-based Turf War oozes 70s-era rock riffs with 90s alt rock melodies. With their new EP, The Great Escape, they exercise a formula that has over-stayed its welcome, but they deserve some merit for how fun they make it all seem. The EP contains no frills, no extras, and no … Continue reading
By: Alan Cross – Looking back on the sixth annual Record Store Day, organizers report that it was the best one ever. More than a thousand stores took part in Canada, the US, the UK, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Japan and Mexico. Approximately 400 special Record Store Day releases were made available by artists and … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – With the release of their second studio album, White Paint, in February, Juno Award nominees Hollerado have transformed into a band that are dead set on living and creating on their own terms. “Hollerado has always been very DIY,” Hollerado front man and guitarist Menno Versteeg says. “And the music industry … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – For a lone wolf without his pack, Tyler, the Creator can still raise a lot of hell. The infamous leader of Odd Future Wolfgang Kill Them All (OFWGK†Δ) performed to a sold-out Opera House in Toronto last night in support of his forthcoming album, Wolf, out April 2nd. It may have … Continue reading
Words by: Curtis Sindrey | Photos by: Stephen McGill & Curtis Sindrey – The first night of Canadian Music Fest (March 19) saw many talented Canadian artists including Niagara Falls’ Cousin and Vancouver’s JP Maurice. The night began with Niagara Falls indie rockers Cousin, who’s mix of Pavement-inspired alternative rock and upbeat pop/rock broke the … Continue reading
Photos by: Lauren Garbutt – U.K. indie pop quartet Veronica Falls brought their new album Waiting For Something To Happen to Toronto’s The Garrison last night with support from Los Angeles post-punks Cold Showers, who are currently touring in support of their new album Love and Regret.
Photos by: Bruce Emberley – Brit rockers Django Django stormed into Toronto’s The Opera House last night in support of their debut self-titled disc, released in January 2012.
By: Adam Harrison – The Black Keys’ latest EP release, Tour Rehearsal Tapes, is a genuine title and features six live tracks recorded from the studio in December of 2011, before going on tour for the better part of a year. When the introductory combination of drum and bass beats began, to the opening track … Continue reading
By: Kayla-Jane Barrie – With their new album ¡UNO!, Green Day have reverted back to a Dookie-era ideology and have abandoned their ambitious, political-charged rock operas, but it’s not as bad as it sounds. The album begins with a classic reminder that Green Day still has it in them. “Nuclear Family” is a track that … Continue reading
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