First, we must ask why this exists? It cannot solely exist for the drunken fratboy poker games it is destined to soundtrack. Continue reading “V/A – Son of Rogue’s Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs and Chanteys”
V/A – CiTR Pop Alliance Compilation, Vol 3
This compilation from Vancouver’s Mint Records and UBC’s CiTR is a great taste of the Left Coast’s pop scene. Continue reading “V/A – CiTR Pop Alliance Compilation, Vol 3”
The Wonder Years :: Setting their sights on the Greatest Generation
By Janet Adamana
“I’m nailing shards of hope together to put something over my head” bellowed a short, bearded young man, whirling around the stage of an empty theatre in Cleveland. The vocalist was surrounded by his band mates and best friends, he had his hoodie up, spewing his heart out into a small silver mic. “You know here it’s always raining, and it happened again, it happened again…” I will always remember the day I first heard pop punk band, The Wonder Years, and the moment they changed everything. Continue reading “The Wonder Years :: Setting their sights on the Greatest Generation”
Weekenders 05/30 – 06/02
Holy Smokes! June is here already! Lots happening this first Weekend in June, folks. Continue reading “Weekenders 05/30 – 06/02”
Hillbilly Highway – Pinball Sessions set to launch
by Sheldon Birnie
A new website is holding official launch parties across the country this weekend. PinballSessions.com is set to deliver Canadian music fans live, unique recordings from various artists of interest, in a similar manner that Daytrotter delivers regular, fresh lives sessions to listeners in the States. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Pinball Sessions set to launch”
Jonny Fritz – Dad Country
This latest LP from Nashville-based Jonny Fritz (formerly Corndawg) is sure to delight fans of well crafted country songs. Continue reading “Jonny Fritz – Dad Country”
Jon Hopkins – Immunity
The brainwave generator is a computer program that uses what are termed “binaural” beats to induce altered states in consciousness in humans, said to mimic the effects of drugs or divine experience. Continue reading “Jon Hopkins – Immunity”
Mudhoney – Vanishing Point
Man… What is there that can be said about Mudhoney that hasn’t been said one hundred thousand times? Continue reading “Mudhoney – Vanishing Point”
Skate 4 Cancer 2013 :: Great music, great cause
by Scott Wolfe
Skate 4 Cancer (S4C) is an incredible event that plays host to various activities that all ages can enjoy, while supporting a good cause. The Forks skatepark has played host to Skate For Cancer, an event organized to raise money and increase cancer awareness, now into its fifth year. The event is the brainchild of Toronto’s Rob Dyer. Upon meeting Rob, Jay Fulmore, a local Winnipegger, adapted the idea to include a massive daytime event. Continue reading “Skate 4 Cancer 2013 :: Great music, great cause”
Hillbilly Highway – Festival Season warming up
by Sheldon Birnie
Well, friends, the grass is turning green, the trees are budding, and sleeves are being cut off t-shirts at an alarming rate. That can mean but one thing: Festival Season is upon us, Manitoba! Get ready! Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Festival Season warming up”