This latest EP from Dustin Bentall & The Smokes is presented ostensibly as a companion piece to 2012’s Orion. Continue reading “Dustin Bentall & The Smokes – You Are an Island”
Emika – Dva
Operatic vocals. Pulsing synthesizers. Swelling strings. Stereotypical dubstep wah-wahs. Continue reading “Emika – Dva”
Raffertie – Sleep of Reason
Sleep of Reason is the debut album of British composer and producer Benjamin Stefanski (aka Raffertie) and showcases an impressive blend of soul, electronica, and the avant-garde. Continue reading “Raffertie – Sleep of Reason”
Haunter – Rivers & Rust
Haunter’s Rivers & Rust is one of this year’s most anticipated local releases. Continue reading “Haunter – Rivers & Rust”
Falty DL – Hardcourage
You know those upscale hair salons that look like they brought in a Feng Shui expert to design the place to be both comforting enough to feel like you can open up emotionally to your hairdresser, but still intimidating enough that upon first visit you look and feel like the scum of the earth? Continue reading “Falty DL – Hardcourage”
Alexaziz Al-Hawwazi — Saudi Suite
An old, online only release, this is one of my go-to experimental albums. Continue reading “Alexaziz Al-Hawwazi — Saudi Suite”
Emorie – Never Goes Away
Emorie are a Toronto-based duo who play electronica-influenced rock featuring an electric violin and a female singer. Continue reading “Emorie – Never Goes Away”
Animal Teeth – Me & You
Animal Teeth’s debut album depicts an upwards spiraling path of a band to the apex of an indie rock mountain. Continue reading “Animal Teeth – Me & You”
Young Benjamins – Less Argue
Young Benjamins have quickly become one of the better-loved bands on the scene in Saskatoon. Continue reading “Young Benjamins – Less Argue”
The Unbelievable Bargains – Fun Times Why Not
This debut from local rockers the Unbelievable Bargains is just what I expected: tight little garage rockers about food, getting dressed, animals, and poop. Continue reading “The Unbelievable Bargains – Fun Times Why Not”