The Trews have consistently been pumping out rock albums since “Not Ready to Go” first came blaring out from every Canadian rock station in 2003. Continue reading “The Trews – …Thank You and I’m Sorry”
MOBINA GALORE – Skeletons EP
Skeletons EP, Mobina Galore’s second offering, is a five song nineteen minute blast of raw rock n roll, chock full of hooks and crashes. Continue reading “MOBINA GALORE – Skeletons EP”
This Hisses :: Balsamic reduction of Anhedonia
by Shanell Dupras
This Hisses formed back in 2010 with member Julia Ryckman’s urge to record after her last project, The Gorgon, was through performing. Ryckman recruited Pat Short after attempting to make a band with him in previous years. Ryckman also asked JP (Jean-Paul) Perron to join, having no idea what to expect. They quickly became This Hisses, and pumped out their first album, Surf Noir, only three months after forming. Their sound has slowly changed, and they are now releasing a second album to show their new, more evolved sound. Stylus sat down with Ryckman, Short, and Perron over a meal of Rold Gold pretzels and wine to talk about the new album, due out February 9th. Continue reading “This Hisses :: Balsamic reduction of Anhedonia”
FAUNTS – Left Here Alone
Left Here Alone is a collection of songs Faunts created between their first and second releases, Feel. Love. Thinking. Of., and M4, but unreleased until now. Continue reading “FAUNTS – Left Here Alone”
Japandroids :: Taking the Tour on Record
by Darcy Penner
“There were just certain moments during the set when we’d play that would be this huge avalanche of positive energy from the audience,” explains Brian King, guitarist and co-vocalist of Japandroids. Continue reading “Japandroids :: Taking the Tour on Record”
Hillbilly Highway – DBT, Haulin’ Solo
by Sheldon Birnie
It’s been a busy year for Drive-By Truckers, both present and past, even though 2012 marked possibly their least active road-schedule since the early days of their 15+ years out on the Hillbilly Highway. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – DBT, Haulin’ Solo”
Wool On Wolves – Measures of Progress
Wool on Wolves’ sophomore album Measures of Progress is rock in folk music’s clothing. The Edmonton based band is a constantly evolving collaboration of five singer-songwriters, resulting in impressive vocals with equally strong instrumentals. Continue reading “Wool On Wolves – Measures of Progress”
STATE RADIO – Rabbit Inn Rebellion
Rabbit Inn Rebellion is the fourth release from Massachusetts’ State Radio, and their first since 2009. Continue reading “STATE RADIO – Rabbit Inn Rebellion”
Nova :: Midnight, Midnight and the beauty & frustration of Winnipeg
by Darcy Penner
Of the many ways one usually expects a band to form (from the ashes of previous bands, high school friends jamming with beer stolen from their parents, the side-project that was only supposed to be about fun, etc.), Nova’s inception has a unique flare to it: a release for workaholics bonded by their love of, and commitment to, Winnipeg. That, and two-thirds of the band didn’t really play their instruments. Continue reading “Nova :: Midnight, Midnight and the beauty & frustration of Winnipeg”
The Ripperz – You are the Moon
The sophomore release from these local dudes has been long awaited and anticipated. Continue reading “The Ripperz – You are the Moon”