Saturnalia Regalia!, one of the finest albums produced in Canada this year, may be doomed by its own skilled application of influences Continue reading “Monomyth – Saturnalia Regalia!”
The Pack A.D. :: Do Not Engage Certainly Engaging
by Victoria King
Fortunate are those in the indie rock game who progress at a steady pace. There’s a small number of bands that find a happy medium between blowing up too fast and surfing under the radar. With their fifth full-length release, Do Not Engage, it’s fair to say that the Pack A.D. is one of the fortunate ones. Fortune’s not the only enabling factor to their success though. Since their first release in 2007, dedication and knowledge from experience have both played a part. Continue reading “The Pack A.D. :: Do Not Engage Certainly Engaging”
Pick a Piper – Pick a Piper
Destined to be most recognized as “the side project of the drummer from Caribou,” Pick a Piper follows in the same style of electronic footprint as Caribou. Continue reading “Pick a Piper – Pick a Piper”
Carolyn Mark – The Queen of Vancouver
That Carolyn Mark doesn’t have more acclaim is a shock, as her wordplay and tone are unique tools that she uses to employ character and mood better than most Canadian songwriters. Mark’s sense of humour permeates many of the songs, giving her more definition than your typical singer-songwriter. Continue reading “Carolyn Mark – The Queen of Vancouver”