Monthly Archives: April 2011

Review- “Spinning Fools” website- Kristopher Marentette

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

reviewed by Cory McCrindle “Pick up your shovel and your pickaxe, we’re going digging!” shouted the exuberant voice, piercing the soft, fuzzy walls of my sleep.  “Digging?” I asked, rubbing my sleepy eyes, trying desperately to focus on the figure … Continue reading →

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Review- “Once Smitten”- Lovely Killbots

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

reviewed by Michael Put simply, robots have never been sexier or awesome-er. Once Smitten is the upcoming release from Toronto electronic group Lovely Killbots. These eleven songs are infinitely danceable and catchy, among other things. The melodies are unforgettable and … Continue reading →

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Review- “Lucky Tonight”- Romi Mayes

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

reviewed by Michael Lucky Tonight was recorded all in one take, live, at a sold-out concert in Winnipeg in the dead of winter. It is Romi Mayes’ fifth full-length album and it is a duet album with Jay Nowicki of … Continue reading →

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Review – “Rocky Top” – Poplar Pines/Nick Everett

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

Reviewed by Laura Stanley It has been a while since I have been so blown away by the immense talent and diversity of a musician, let alone two, that I have never heard of. Rocky Top brings together two of … Continue reading →

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Review- “Heart Full of Bad News”- Jordan McDonald

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

reviewed by Cory McCrindle That which did not kill Jordan McDonald has made him a stronger songwriter.  Just over a year ago, Jordan and his band, The Me Monster, were touring Western Canada in support of the band’s latest album … Continue reading →

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Review- “a small town eulogy”- Graydon James & the Young Novelists

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

reviewed by Michael Compared with James’ previous mammoth, 40-song double album goodnight, young novelist this four-song EP seems miniscule. But if you hear both albums you will hear a huge difference in the two recordings’ sound. To put it simply, … Continue reading →

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Review- “Please Come Home (We Hate It Here Without You)”- Quiet Parade

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

reviewed by Michael It’s the perfect name for this album and it goes along with a perfectly-named act. Please Come Home is nine songs filled with passion. But this passion is very quietly stated by Quiet Parade, aka Trevor Murphy. … Continue reading →

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Review – “March Forth” – March Forth

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

reviewed by Jeff McAllister When I was in grade six, I loved Linkin Park. It was the late 90’s, I was 11 years old, and Eminem and Blink-182 co-ruled my CD collection. Adrenaline soaked anthems laced with nihilism and rebellion: … Continue reading →

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Review- “Ol’ Savannah”- Ol’ Savannah

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

reviewed by Michael Never has a an album full of references to drinking, smoking and fighting been this much fun. Meet Ol’ Savannah and their self-titled debut disc. The album emanates a rough and raw country-rock sound that the band … Continue reading →

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Review – “Calling It Quits” – Frederick Squire & Katherine Maki

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

Reviewed by Laura Stanley Frederick Squire’s beautiful and rough voice is wonderfully captured on his album, released last year, March 12. (Read my review for March 12 here: http://bit.ly/b6cVWp) Squire continues his beautiful music making, teaming up with Katherine Maki … Continue reading →

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