I have no idea what Hoots Deuce means. Two hits from a pipe? Is it when an owl takes a shit? Continue reading “Pistol George Warren – Hoots Deuce”
Emorie – Never Goes Away
Emorie are a Toronto-based duo who play electronica-influenced rock featuring an electric violin and a female singer. Continue reading “Emorie – Never Goes Away”
The Burning Hell – People
The latest from hyperactive pop troubadours is a treat, both for longtime fans or those who are new to the band. Continue reading “The Burning Hell – People”
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”
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!”
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”
Christ vs Krishna – Move and Scale
Poor choice of band name aside, Christ vs Krishna make all the right moves on their latest EP. Continue reading “Christ vs Krishna – Move and Scale”
Stars :: Conquer the North
by Fabian Suárez-Amaya
Keeping the same touring and recording line-up together for over a decade, Stars is something of an anomaly among modern musicians. They recently strode through Winnipeg as an opening act for Metric at the MTS Centre. I spoke to Evan Cranley as Stars is preparing to embark on their next tour, promoting their new album The North. Continue reading “Stars :: Conquer the North”
LADY LAZARUS – ALL OF MY LOVE IN HALF LIGHT
All of My Love in Half Life sounds like how I’d imagine some ancient sprawling land like Iceland or Ireland to look and feel like – beautiful, broad, aged, cold in temperature, rich and warm in feelings of a romantic mysticism and sort of transcendental, in a way. Continue reading “LADY LAZARUS – ALL OF MY LOVE IN HALF LIGHT”
BROTHER OCTOPUS – Tentacle Trauma
Tentacle Trauma’s sound is not easy to pin down. The second offering from Edmonton duo Brother Octopus is a thoroughly entertaining eclectic melange of genres – think Captain Beefheart psychedelic arrangements with subtle disco beats and new wave/80s college pop sensibilities constructed on a blues foundation. Continue reading “BROTHER OCTOPUS – Tentacle Trauma”