CONTEST CLOSED Vancouver’s Jordan Klassen released Repentance, a follow-up to 2012’s Kindness EP, on September 24, 2013 by Nevado Records. Klassen has crafted an album that is playful but also spiritual and full of hope, all highlighted by Klassen’s airy falsetto and lovely (and diverse) instrumentation. Courtesy of Nevado Records, we’ve got a pair of […]
The Wild Feathers Provide Southern Comfort at The Horseshoe
Date of show: August 27, 2013 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo The Wild Feathers Nashville, Tennessee’s The Wild Feathers were celebrating the recent release of their debut self-titled album. Playing jazzed up rock and roll combined with Southern Comfort-soaked Americana, the five-piece channeled the spirit of the traditional Southwest as they drenched the audience with the […]
The Glorious Sons at The Dakota Tavern
Date of Show: August 22, 2013 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Kingston’s The Glorious Sons released their debut EP Shapeless Art on September 24. In preparation for the release, I got the chance to check them out at an industry-only event at The Dakota Tavern last month. Their set began slowly with piano-based melodies and acapella […]
The Darcys – Warring
Band: The Darcys Album: Warring Warring is The Darcys’ third album released by Arts & Crafts, following their self-titled released in 2011 and their re-imagination of Steely Dan’s AJA released in 2012. While their self-titled still had remnants of a former band member who wrote all the lyrics on the album, this album gave drummer […]
Hillside Day 3: Richard Reed Parry’s “Quiet River of Dust”, Colin Stetson, Fucked Up & More
Sunday, July 28, 2013 Sunday Gospel Session (Island Stage, 10:30AM) Whoever is concerned that church attendance is dwindling, should have seen the sight on Sunday morning. Despite the early hour and grey skies, the Island Stage tent was packed with festival goers in need of a little Sunday gospel – Hillside-style. A non-traditional “bring your […]
Hillside Day 2: Akron/Family, July Talk, Yukon Blonde & More
Saturday, July 27, 2013 “Nashville Skylines” Workshop (Lake Stage, 11:00AM) We started Day 2 at the Lake Stage for the “Nashville Skylines” workshop, featuring Escondido and Lindi Ortega. Bringing their Nashville-flavoured alt-country to Guelph, both acts actually have Canadian roots – Escondido front woman Jessica Maros is originally from Vancouver, while Ortega hails from Toronto […]
Hillside Night 1: Kopecky Family Band, METZ, Said The Whale & More
Friday, July 26, 2013 After attending Hillside last year as spectators, we jumped at the chance to go back this year to celebrate their 30th anniversary. From the relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, to the amazing – and healthy! – food options, and green initiatives, it has quickly become one of our favourite out-of-town festivals. It’s true […]
Edgefest 2013 at Downsview Park
Dinosaur Bones The Neighbourhood Mother Mother Twin Forks Monster Truck Band of Horses The Lumineers
TURF Day 4: Belle and Sebastian, Neko Case, Whitehorse & More
Sunday, July 7, 2013 While rain and stormy plagued much of the latter half of Sunday’s festivities – essentially turning Garrison Common into a mud puddle by the end – the fact that come Monday morning, we were still wishing it could be another day of TURF, speaks volumes of the quality of the festival. […]
TURF Day 3: Flogging Molly, The Hold Steady, Frank Turner & More
Saturday, July 6, 2013 Sleeping in just slightly too much to catch first band Larry & His Flask, we arrived in time for Vancouver’s Hannah Georgas. Hannah Georgas (East Stage, 12:20PM) Originally from Newmarket, the laidback flair of now-Vancouver resident, Hannah Georgas got our day off to an easy start. Georgas’ voice can err on […]
Searchlight 2011 – Search for the Best Music Website in Canada
We feel privileged to have been voted into the Top 20. Thanks to everyone for voting. Congrats to the winner, Weird Canada!
buying shots for bands 