Monthly Archives: January 2012

Review- “Valley Ghost Train”- Kings of Lowertown

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas It’s not often that I can say that an EP of only three  songs has a lot of soul, but I can most definitely say this about Valley Ghost Train, the latest release from Mike Mackey’s … Continue reading →

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Leonard Cohen contest

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Leonard Cohen is about to release his latest album, Old Ideas, and we’re giving away a copy of the album to one lucky Canadian winner. To get an idea of what you could be winning, here’s a stream of the … Continue reading →

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Yamantaka // Sonic Titan at the Garrison in Toronto

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

by Elena Gritzan    One of my goals this year is to expand my musical taste.  I want to go to more shows, listen to a wider variety of music, and expose myself to anything I can get my hands on.  … Continue reading →

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Review- “In Meetings”- The Breaks

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Toronto has got another case of the blues, and that’s thanks to a new recording from a local band. The Breaks have recently released In Meetings, their debut record. The album name is a strange juxtaposition … Continue reading →

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Elliott Brood and Harlan Pepper @ the Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Full Disclosure: I have a bit of a thing for Elliott Brood. Put quite simply: I love them. I love listening to their albums, I love flipping through their artwork, and I love seeing them perform live. Last night’s show … Continue reading →

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Review- “Mice Can Start Fires”- Sea and City

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

reviewed by Cory McCrindle If this EP has a target audience, it may be those who are lonesome for the East Coast or life near the water in general. That’s the mood it seems to invoke. And what I’ve heard … Continue reading →

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Review- “Sacred Balance”- Sacred Balance

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas With a name like Sacred Balance, this Toronto/Montreal band needed to have something to show to live up to its almost zen-like title. Thankfully, the group doesn’t disappoint on their first effort. The band’s genre of … Continue reading →

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Review – “The Revival” – March Forth

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

reviewed by Jeff McAllister The boys behind March Forth have grown a ton in six months. The band is still relatively young—a fact I smiled upon fondly when I reviewed their self-titled debut in April—but over the past few months … Continue reading →

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Review- “Old Time Machine/Old Cabin”- Old Time Machine/Old Cabin

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas I’ll love this EP ’til the sun burns out. This blog rarely gets the chance to cover Yukon acts, so imagine my surprise when I received this split EP from two Yukon bands. Despite both bands … Continue reading →

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Concert Alert: UNSIGNED Vancouver

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Attention to all of our friends in the Vancouver area: tomorrow, January 26th, 2012, Steam Whistle Brewery is presenting its first ever unsigned concert series. The unsigned concert series has been around for a while in Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton, … Continue reading →

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