What was I expecting from an album featuring the son of Jan “Miami Vice Theme Song” Hammer? Continue reading “Savoir Adore – Our Nature”
Roger Knox & The Pine Valley Cosmonauts – Stranger In My Land
In his native Australia, Roger Knox is known as the Koori King of Country or Black Elvis. Continue reading “Roger Knox & The Pine Valley Cosmonauts – Stranger In My Land”
Leif Vollebekk – North Americana
This album is “after the fact.” After the fact of that night; after the fact of one great encounter with someone or another; completely and totally unforgettable and forgettable. Continue reading “Leif Vollebekk – North Americana”
Alanadale – Hypocritters
Hypocritters is, at its heart, a concept album that tells the story of the Hyporitter, a being that Alanadale’s press release describes as “a creative and productive animal pushed and pulled by the many moods that assail her.” Continue reading “Alanadale – Hypocritters”
Powder Blue – Dream in Black
At just six tracks, this LP from Saskatoon’s psychedelic lovelies Powder Blue acts as a satisfying debut, while also wetting one’s taste for more. Continue reading “Powder Blue – Dream in Black”
Ghostkeeper – Horse Chief! War Thief!
Ghostkeeper is one of the most exciting bands Canada currently has to offer, and also one of the most difficult to pin down. Continue reading “Ghostkeeper – Horse Chief! War Thief!”
The Besnard Lakes – Until in Excess, Imperceptible UFO
Since their first records, the Besnard Lakes have walked a fine line between classic rock guitarwork and near-ambient soundscapes. Continue reading “The Besnard Lakes – Until in Excess, Imperceptible UFO”
New Country Rehab – Ghost of Your Charms
During the Edmonton Folk Fest last year a friend and I wandered upon a session at a side stage and decided to stop and catch a song or two on the way to something else. Continue reading “New Country Rehab – Ghost of Your Charms”
The Bad Nerves – Alienate
With their debut EP Alienate, The Bad Nerves, give us five anthemic songs about social isolation, alienation and feeling bad. Continue reading “The Bad Nerves – Alienate”
Groenland – The Chase
The first album from Montreal-based band Groenland sounds nothing like the cold, glacially beautiful country the band is named after, although these orchestral indie pop tracks hold a gorgeousness of a different kind. Continue reading “Groenland – The Chase”