This pop rock album is just that, pop rock. Bloodwork is From Fiction’s only release thus far. Continue reading “From Fiction – Bloodwork”
Chuck Ragan- Till Midnight
When one thinks of Chuck Ragan, almost immediately Hot Water Music comes to mind. And rightfully so: that band fucking rules. Continue reading “Chuck Ragan- Till Midnight”
Naysa – Losing Weight (EP Stream!)
by Broose Tulloch
For Winnipeg’s Naysa, their second release in less than seven months, is a real growth spurt. Their March release, Troubled Heart, showed some real promise, and October’s Losing Weight realizes that potential. Continue reading “Naysa – Losing Weight (EP Stream!)”
The Washups :: 21st Century Digital Band
by Kacey Fields
What happens when old school punks grow up, get married, have a few kids, and decide to start making music again? The Washups, that’s what. They describe themselves as “washed up punk rock dudes making music,” and that’s about as accurate as you can get (although I would add that they make damn good music). Continue reading “The Washups :: 21st Century Digital Band”
Young Magic – Breathing Statues
Picture a bunch of Buddhist monks at a party, breakdancing to 70s urban hip-hop samples. Continue reading “Young Magic – Breathing Statues”
Open Mike Eagle – Dark Comedy
If Open Mike Eagle’s self-coined “art rap” designation means anything, it’s that the same reflexive musing and deprecatory tone which often typifies stand-up comedy can also apply to hip hop music. Continue reading “Open Mike Eagle – Dark Comedy”
Vanessa Azzoli on Uncovered: The Story of the Watchmen
by Sheldon Birnie
Rock biographies are a treat for those of us who are so obsessed with music that we want to know the ins and outs of our favourite albums, bands, venues, and everything in between. But many of our favourite artists fall short of the vaunted rock bio. For fans of the Watchmen, your day has come! Stylus got in touch with author Vanessa Azzoli ahead of the release of her new book Uncovered: The Story of the Watchmen to talk about her new book, her obsession with the band, and everything in between.
Continue reading “Vanessa Azzoli on Uncovered: The Story of the Watchmen”
Malachai – Beyond Ugly
You’ve got a certain type of music you listen to when you’re having a bad day, a certain type when you’re trying to get pumped up, and a certain type when you wanna lash out. Continue reading “Malachai – Beyond Ugly”
David Vest – Roadhouse Revelation
David Vest is an award winning jazz/blues pianist currently living in Canada, and we are lucky to have him! Continue reading “David Vest – Roadhouse Revelation”
Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires – Dereconstructed
“Real Alabama rock n roll” is how the Glory Fires describe themselves, and they’re spot on with that. Continue reading “Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires – Dereconstructed”