Photos by: Steve Danyleyko – NXNE 2014 continued on June 21st with sets by the Joel Plaskett Emergency, who released their fifth album, Scrappy Happiness, in 2012, Toronto-based instrumental rockers Fresh Snow, who released their debut album, I, on August 8th, 2013 via Reel Cod Records, following on from their 7″ split with METZ and their 3″ CD … Continue reading →
By: Colin Rabyniuk – Silvergun and Spleen’s Semi Truck is an awkward and ill-conceived record. On it, the Ottawa band tries to combine Paramore-style rock anthems with a more indie sound. However, they don’t take the time or care to fully realize that idea. The album launches into a driving bassline beneath the warm buzz … Continue reading →