Band: Broken Bricks EP: Little Fugitives Broken Bricks is a Toronto-based 2-piece outfit made up of Marlon Chaplin and Luke Kuplowsky, both multi-instrumentalists. Their 6-song Little Fugitives EP is their first official release, although they had previously recorded a demo in 2009 that garnered some attention. Broken Bricks recorded Little Fugitives with John Crichley (Dan […]
Fast Romantic February
It’s Fast Romantic February! Calgary-based Fast Romantics have dubbed this month Fast Romantic February in honour of, well, the romance associated with the month, as well as three shows in Toronto. If you head over to their website, indicate what show you plan on attending and you can receive a guest list spot or their […]
Buying Shots for Michou at The Horseshoe Tavern
Date of show: January 21, 2011 Shot of choice: whiskey Windsor’s Michou is a nicely packaged pop band, delivering catchy hooks and happy beats. Led by Mike Hargreaves (vocals, guitar) and his bright and comforting vocals, the quartet is rounded out by Sasha Appler (keys, trumpet, vocals), Ryan Frith (bass, vocals) and Stefan Cvetkovic, who […]
Braids – Native Speaker
Band: Braids Album: Native Speaker Montreal (via Calgary)-based Braids have released their debut album Native Speaker. Fronted by Raphaelle Standell-Preston (vocals, guitar), her heartbreaking vocals envelop the listener consistently throughout the album. Rounding out the rest of the 4-piece are Austin Tufts (drums, vocals), Katie Lee (keys, vocals) and Taylor Smith (guitar, bass, vocals). The […]
Bravestation and Dora Alexander at Clark Hall Pub
Date of show: January 20, 2011 Rachel and Amanda had the opportunity to join Bravestation and Dora Alexander for their mini-tour through Kingston and Ottawa. Here are Rachel’s photos from their show at Clark Hall Pub in Kingston. Bravestation Dora Alexander Monuments and Statues
Bravestation and Craig Stickland at The Supermarket
Date of show: January 19, 2011 Bravestation pretty much filled The Supermarket for their set as part of the PWYC Wednesdays Go POP! weekly showcase series. Photos by both Rachel Gordon and Amanda Fotes. Craig Stickland From the (temporary?) ashes of We Are The Take rises Craig Stickland. He’s got a great voice, suited well […]
Laura Peek – Key
Artist: Laura Peek Album: Key Halifax singer-songwriter Laura Peek is set to release a follow-up to her 2007 release From the Photographs, which marks a solo venture minus backing band The Winning Hearts. She is not without help, though, as her sophomore full-length showcases beautifully layered arrangements alongside her skillful piano work. Peek’s lovely vocals […]
Interview: The Stanfields
[Note: Apologies for the semi-offensive photo… but really, would you rather have it any other way?] I had a chance to sit down with Halifax’s The Stanfields at the Audio Blood office before their show at The Horseshoe Tavern on January 15, 2011. It was a real treat because all five members of the band […]
Ruby Coast – Whatever This Is
Band: Ruby Coast Album: Whatever This Is Shot of choice: jager There is something so refreshing about Ruby Coast’s debut full-length Whatever This Is. Perhaps it is their youthful exuberance, which the album certainly captures. Or perhaps it is the overall energetic indie pop sound, melodic and just so damn catchy. Or perhaps it is […]
Monster Truck at Her Majesty’s Army & Navy Veterans Hall
Date of show: January 15, 2010 Monster Truck Huron The Dinner Belles Terra Lightfoot Grey Kingdom
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