The latest from Rhode Island’s rowdy rockers Deer Tick is certainly a study in the evolution of a band. Continue reading “Deer Tick – Negativity”
Skydiggers – All Of Our Dreaming: Live 1988, 2000 & 2012
The best way to experience Skydiggers is live. Continue reading “Skydiggers – All Of Our Dreaming: Live 1988, 2000 & 2012”
Emma Cloney :: Trading Stars for Streetlights
by Broose Tulloch
Five years ago Emma Cloney told her husband that she not only wanted to learn how to play the guitar, fiddle, and banjo, but that she wanted to teach herself. What’s a boy to do, but lay a banjo, fiddle and guitar under the Christmas tree? Emma and the guitar felt an instant bond, and the songs that would make up her first album (2011’s Something To Say) started to flow. Continue reading “Emma Cloney :: Trading Stars for Streetlights”
Picture the Ocean :: Figuring Out How to Figure it Out
by Daniel Emberg
When Jesse Dee first picks up the phone, he is ironing some shirts in Red Deer, Alberta and preparing to hit the road for his honeymoon. Continue reading “Picture the Ocean :: Figuring Out How to Figure it Out”
Christopher Paul Stelling – False Cities
This album had my full attention shortly into the opening track, “Brick X Brick.” Continue reading “Christopher Paul Stelling – False Cities”
Brandy Zdan – Lone Hunter
This debut solo EP from Winnipeg ex-pat Brandy Zdan is a lovely little demonstration of both Zdan’s songwriting ability and her musical chops. As one half of the Juno nominated duo Twilight Hotel, the quality of Lone Hunter comes as no surprise. But the six song disc shows a different side of Zdan than her previous work, and displays her unique songwriting voice well. Continue reading “Brandy Zdan – Lone Hunter”
Barrence Whitfield & the Savages – Dig Thy Savage Soul
Barrence Whitfield & the Savages are a balls-to-the-wall, whisky and wine soaked rockin’ motherfuckin’ blues band. Typical of most Bloodshot releases, these guys are the real fuckin’ deal, and they pull no punches in delivering classic, raw American music. Whitfield’s growl has seen hard times and harder times, but he does not give two fucks when he’s telling you some honest to God truths on “Bread,” “My Baby Didn’t Come Home,” or “I’m Sad About It.” Continue reading “Barrence Whitfield & the Savages – Dig Thy Savage Soul”
Dustin Bentall & The Smokes – You Are an Island
This latest EP from Dustin Bentall & The Smokes is presented ostensibly as a companion piece to 2012’s Orion. Continue reading “Dustin Bentall & The Smokes – You Are an Island”
Young Benjamins – Less Argue
Young Benjamins have quickly become one of the better-loved bands on the scene in Saskatoon. Continue reading “Young Benjamins – Less Argue”
John Jerome & The Congregation – Ask Not What I Can Do For You, But What We Can Do Together
The name of this band smacks of a sequined frontman singing in front of his anonymous players, while the lengthy title of their album underlines the potential of a collaborative approach. Continue reading “John Jerome & The Congregation – Ask Not What I Can Do For You, But What We Can Do Together”