Christine Fellows’ latest album, Burning Daylight, comes wrapped up within a collection of poetry of the same title. Continue reading “Christine Fellows – Burning Daylight”
Vanessa Azzoli on Uncovered: The Story of the Watchmen
by Sheldon Birnie
Rock biographies are a treat for those of us who are so obsessed with music that we want to know the ins and outs of our favourite albums, bands, venues, and everything in between. But many of our favourite artists fall short of the vaunted rock bio. For fans of the Watchmen, your day has come! Stylus got in touch with author Vanessa Azzoli ahead of the release of her new book Uncovered: The Story of the Watchmen to talk about her new book, her obsession with the band, and everything in between.
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Hillbilly Highway – Outlaw: Waylon, Willie, Kris, & the Renegades of Nashville
This latest retrospective on Nashville’s “outlaw” years, Outlaw: Waylon, Willie, Kris, & the Renegades of Nashville attempts to cram over a decade of history and a half-dozen or so storylines into a concise, readable 230-odd pages. For the most part, Michael Streissguth does a decent job of it, and occasionally even admirable one. However, there are plenty of instances where connections seem forced, and the same territory feels tired and worn out. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Outlaw: Waylon, Willie, Kris, & the Renegades of Nashville”
Grant Lawrence – The Lonely End of the Rink
The Lonely End of the Rink: Confessions of a Reluctant Goalie is an emjoyable read all around, but it’s a great piece of writing for those of us who are hopelessly obsessed with both the arts and the best game you can name. Continue reading “Grant Lawrence – The Lonely End of the Rink”
Joshua Kloke – Escape Is At Hand: Tales of a boy and a band
This debut from Toronto-based music journalist Joshua Kloke acts as part memoir, part examination of the cultural impact the Tragically Hip had on young, (mostly) male Canadians, and (most importantly) part insider’s look at what it means to be an obsessed music fan. Continue reading “Joshua Kloke – Escape Is At Hand: Tales of a boy and a band”
Rae Spoon – First Prairie Grass Fire
First Prairie Grass Fire provides an honest look at growing up in Calgary and experiencing Hell from all sides. Difference is publicly ridiculed and at home considered sinful, there is no safe place but in song. Continue reading “Rae Spoon – First Prairie Grass Fire”