Initially I was a little confused and skeptical as to what semi-acoustic means/would bring to a punk band. Continue reading “Alkaline Trio – Damnesia”
Shelley O’Brien – Vivarium
Although the album cover was shot in Iceland, the YouTuber-turned-traveling-musician Shelley O’Brien has released an album full of Canadiana. Continue reading “Shelley O’Brien – Vivarium”
The Hidden Words explore the Bahá’í faith in song
By Sheldon Birnie
The Hidden Words is a Montréal-based acoustic folk-pop project celebrating the scriptural tradition of the Bahá’í faith. Initiated by Alden Penner (ex-Unicorns, Clues), the project has grown to include Penner’s old friend and collaborator Jamie Thompson (ex-Unicorns, ex-Islands), as well as Marie-Claire Saindon, Neah Bahji Kelly, James Farr, and Ben Howden. Continue reading “The Hidden Words explore the Bahá’í faith in song”
Greg Rekus – Hardcore Troubadour
by Sheldon Birnie
When Greg Rekus’ long-running, hard-touring punk band High Five Drive went on indefinite hiatus recently, Greg wasn’t willing to hang up his stompin’ boots. Instead, the singer/guitar-player set about writing songs he could deliver himself, and then set about conquering North America. With the release of his debut full-length The Dude Abides, Rekus has been on the road more or less non-stop since. Stylus caught up with Greg just before he flies over to tour Europe. Continue reading “Greg Rekus – Hardcore Troubadour”
Hillbilly Highway – Fun night with Dierks
by Sheldon Birnie
Last Thursday I went to see the Dierks Bentley show at the Burt. Boy, was it something else. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Fun night with Dierks”
The Weeknd – Echoes Of Silence
Abel Tesfaye’s third mixtape of 2011 wastes no time letting us know where he’s at Continue reading “The Weeknd – Echoes Of Silence”
John Cale – EP: Extra Playful
Though at this point in his career John Cale could put out any sort of crazy recording he wants (see Lulu as evidence), he has opted instead to release EP: Extra Playful. Continue reading “John Cale – EP: Extra Playful”
BOSTON STRANGLER – Primitive
Boston has always had a great scene for hardcore with bands Continue reading “BOSTON STRANGLER – Primitive”
Rae Spoon – Keeping no secrets
by Victoria King
I Can’t Keep All of Our Secrets is the most recent release from Rae Spoon, and the most electronic album of his discography to date. Before my stupid computer crapped out in the middle of our interview (unbeknownst to me), he was kind enough to chat about the new album, Nirvana, and gendered pronouns. Continue reading “Rae Spoon – Keeping no secrets”
Hillbilly Highway – Gospel according to the Reverend Rambler
by Sheldon Birnie
The Reverend Rambler might not be an ordained man of God, but his passionate rhythm and blues inspired tunes will have you feeling the spirit something fierce. Whether he’s fronting blues-rockers the Red River Ramblers, folk troupe the Mass of Reparation or performing as a one-man-band, the Reverend — aka Matt Colpitts, of Winnipeg — delivers. Anyone who’s seen his live show can testify to that. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Gospel according to the Reverend Rambler”