Monthly Archives: December 2011

Grayowl Point’s 2011 year in review

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

by Michael I was quite pleased to continue to run Grayowl Point in 2011. It’s been another huge year of growth, though I feel like I’ll be saying that every year. First and foremost, this year has seen more bands … Continue reading →

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Review- “Corinna Rose”- Corinna Rose

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

reviewed by Michael I love folk singer-songwriters. And I’ve said this before, but I’m always astonished at how I can distinguish every act I review from another. The latest folk singer-songwriter to grace the blog is Montreal’s Corinna Rose. In … Continue reading →

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A few overlooked acts in 2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

by Michael This year has been a great year for the blog, as I will put into more detail in a day or two. However, we have struggled a bit to keep up with all the submissions we’ve been getting. … Continue reading →

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Review- “Above and Below”- The Alaska

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

reviewed by Michael I don’t get a whole lot of post-rock submissions on Grayowl Point, but whenever I do get one it’s always pretty obviously post-rock. Such is the case with The Alaska, an Abbotsford, BC group who just last … Continue reading →

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Review – “Nuclearize Me” – Great Aunt Ida

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

reviewed by Laura Stanley  Despite the most terrifying album cover I have seen in a while, yeah, I hate cats, Great Aunt Ida’s Nuclearize Me has just the opposite of this sentiment that was provoked in me. Nuclearize Me is … Continue reading →

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Adria’s Top Five of 2011 (East Coast Edition)

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

1. Shotgun Jimmie – Transistor Sister (You’ve Changed Records) Recorded at The Old Confidence Lodge in Riverport, Nova Scotia, Jimmie’s fourth solo release is his best one yet. The track order and instrumental breaks (‘Piano’, ‘Refrain’) remind me of Pavement’s … Continue reading →

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Michael’s Top 10 albums of 2011

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

Here are my top ten Canadian albums of the year in alphabetical order. It will be followed by another few honourable mentions. Code Pie- Love Meets Rage This was the biggest surprise for me this year. Coming seemingly out of … Continue reading →

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Review- “Little Skeletons”- Lost Lovers Brigade

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

reviewed by Michael If you have a band name like Lost Lovers Brigade you’d better be ready to be emotional and honest. Elisha May Rembold, the driving force behind the band, does just that. Beefing up Rembold are a few … Continue reading →

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Michael’s Top 5 EP’s of 2011

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

I’ve had the good fortune of being able to hear a great many EP’s and albums this year, so my top 5 EP list (as well as my top 10 albums list) will also include honourable mentions. So, here’s my … Continue reading →

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Review- “Weekend Dads”- Weekend Dads

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

reviewed by Adria Young The newest EP by Weekend Dads is four tracks of the some of the best Maritime punk since four-tracks.  From Moncton, NB, Weekend Dads are the first to admit that their sound is a trip around … Continue reading →

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