Before releasing its 2011 debut EP, Don’t Worry, You’ll Be Here Forever, Los Angeles six-piece NO was a relatively unknown indie rock band with few aspirations beyond writing atmospheric songs buttressed by evocative songwriting. Continue reading “NO – El Prado”
Hillbilly Highway – Deer Tick announce new album, Winnipeg stop in October
by Sheldon Birnie
Deer Tick, the pride of Providence, Rhode Island, just announced a new album to hit the streets this fall. The band will also be hitting the Highway in support of Negativity, their aptly titled fifth studio full length. This tour includes a stop in Winnipeg on October 16 at the West End. I, for one, am pumped. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Deer Tick announce new album, Winnipeg stop in October”
COLD SPECKS – I Predict a Graceful Explosion
When I first put this album on, I liked it . . . but that’s about all. I thought to myself “Ok, another brooding band singing another brooding song – not too shabby, think I can dig it.” But after doing a little bit more research it was brought to my attention that Cold Specks is actually a pseudonym for a single person, Al Spx. Continue reading “COLD SPECKS – I Predict a Graceful Explosion”
Samantha Savage Smith – Tough Cookie
Samantha Savage Smith chronicles a tale of wrecked love on Tough Cookie, and despite it obviously being the result of a painful and poisonous relationship, I couldn’t be happier to have this album in my collection. Continue reading “Samantha Savage Smith – Tough Cookie”