Date of show: September 28, 2011 Shot of choice: tequila Paper Lions closed out a September residency on a high note. The 4-piece hailing from PEI is comprised of brothers John MacPhee (vocals, guitar, keys) and Rob MacPhee (bass, vocals), Colin Buchanan (guitar, vocals), and David MacDonald (drums, vocals). The band’s chemistry on stage is […]

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 I kicked off my NXNE at the Bellevue for Audio Blood’s Go Folk Yourself showcase. I managed to catch Emma Hill and Revelstoke. Emma Hill hails from Portland, Oregon and she was super stoked to partake in the festival. I was instantly captivated by Hill’s sweet voice, but she was also […]

Artist: LOOM Single: Intro/Around Again (Island Mix) LOOM is the musical moniker of Brooke Manning. LOOM has released a digital 45 single via Nevado Records as a preview to a forthcoming full-length. The digital 45, which consists of 2 songs, runs just short of 12 minutes. Manning’s ethereal voice really shapes LOOM’s sound, as Manning […]

Date of show: May 13, 2011 This show was part of the Live Near Bellwoods Concert Series courtesy of the fellas who have dubbed themselves Humble Empire. Check out their site for videos from the show! Ruby Coast have this boozy allure that makes people want to dance or jump or simply party. The core […]

Killbeat has a whole slew of artists performing at for Canadian Music Week. All are highly recommended. Schedules Wednesday March 9th Violent Kin @ Horseshoe Tavern (CMW Opening Party), 9:30pm The Wheat Pool @ Hard Luck Bar (FACTOR Breakthrough Series), 10:00pm Royal Canoe @ The Rivoli, 11:30pm David Vertesi @ The Piston (Wired FM Showcase), […]