Dark smokey clouds twist and contort as “Triangle” introduces BADBADNOTGOOD’s lastest release III. Continue reading “BADBADNOTGOOD – III”
Vampires – Every Kind of Light
These Winnipeg dudes released their self-titled debut in 2012 and it straight up kicked ass. Continue reading “Vampires – Every Kind of Light”
Dub Rifles – No Town, No Country: EPs and Rare Recordings 1981-1984
If you’ve never seen a Dub Rifles show, don’t feel bad but don’t hold your breath either: they last graced a stage just over 30 years ago and there are apparently no plans to reunite. Continue reading “Dub Rifles – No Town, No Country: EPs and Rare Recordings 1981-1984”
Surprise Party – Heart of Love
Kyle Loewen : “The worst part about being a Winnipeg band is that we have to be compared to Royal Canoe. “ – Stylus Interview January 2014. Continue reading “Surprise Party – Heart of Love”
BADBADNOTGOOD :: Positive. Moving. Vibe
by Shanell Dupras
Positive. Moving. Vibe. These are the three words Ontario jazz trio BADBADNOTGOOD (BBNG) – Alex Sowinski (drums and sampler), Chester Hansen (bass), and Matt Tavares (keyboards) – used to sum up their new album, III. Continue reading “BADBADNOTGOOD :: Positive. Moving. Vibe”
Slates :: Spreading wings far & wide
by Daniel Emberg
If you make a record with one of the most beloved recording engineers on the planet, the subject will inevitably be broached in every interview for awhile. So let’s start with vocalist/guitarist James Stewart giving a little primer on the latest record from his band Slates. Continue reading “Slates :: Spreading wings far & wide”
Laura Cantrell – No Way There From Here
Laura Cantrell’s first album of completely original songs in nine years begins with the honest and light-hearted “All The Girls Are Complicated.” Continue reading “Laura Cantrell – No Way There From Here”
Paul Federici – Now And Then…
What an enjoyable, pleasant daydream of an album. Continue reading “Paul Federici – Now And Then…”
Spring – Celebrations
Now this is what I’m talking about. SSRIs, the progressive synthpunk band from Vancouver, just changed their name to Spring, and decided to release a somewhat more subdued psychedelic folk/skronky hard rock album. Continue reading “Spring – Celebrations”
The Unbelievable Bargains :: Talkin’ Boiled Egg and Potato Salad
by Martyna Turczynowicz
The Unbelievable Bargains don’t take themselves too seriously. Their songs cover everything from catching the breakfast special to how it would feel to hug an octopus. The trio is made up of Steve Basham who was born on the “ Taurus Gemini cusp. My bass playing is informed by my Taurus side, but I play drums like a Gemini,” Marshall Birch is on vocals and guitar, and for the record, he’s a “Sagittarius, pretty close to Scorpio” and JP Perron on drums who’s a “Virgo and year of the Rooster.” They’re releasing second full length album Boiled Egg at the Windsor on Saturday, July 26th. Continue reading “The Unbelievable Bargains :: Talkin’ Boiled Egg and Potato Salad”