Monthly Archives: April 2012

Review – “The Lexicon of Accepted Ideas” – Heirloom

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Veenstra Montréal-based Heirloom’s The Lexicon of Accepted Ideas is bravely orchestral – masterfully arranged without being too grand or complex. Featuring a number of Canadian music scene standouts – including Quinn Brander (Lakes of Canada) and Corinna Rose – … Continue reading →

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Wavelength #539 at Images 204 – Sexy Merlin, Mausoleum, Rat Tail, Kontravoid

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

by Elena Gritzan It is probably the sign of a unique and exciting show if the ticket is a computer chip instead of the usual printed stub.  Friday night’s Wavelength showcase took place at Images 204, the pop-up venue in … Continue reading →

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Audible Hoots: Matthew Joel

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Matthew Joel’s “Sleepless” is a song that I’ve continually been drawn to for the past couple of weeks. Strangely haunting, Joel’s rich and low vocals seemingly hover above the swells of the loud distortion of the featured guitars. Aptly described … Continue reading →

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Review- “Onetwotree/Sisters”- Walrus

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas What is most surprising about Onetwotree and Sisters, two three-song EP’s from Walrus, is that the recordings manage to be barely there and all-present at the same time. Let me explain: the music that Walrus, two … Continue reading →

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Review- “Bells & Whistles”- Steph Macpherson

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Sometimes it’s easier just to tell it like it is then give it a long introduction. Bells & Whistles, the debut album from Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Steph Macpherson, is a nice, pristine packet of songs, several of … Continue reading →

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Review- “Giant Steps II”- Money in the Banana Stand

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas When we last left PEI band Money in the Banana Stand, they had released a full-length album cleverly titled There’s Always. Now the boys are back with the (also ironic) EP, Giant Steps II (for those … Continue reading →

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Review – “Saskatchewan” – Zachary Lucky

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

reviewed by Laura Stanley  Have you ever thought about how you might pay homage to your home? Would it be something positive or negative? Hopeful or maybe filled with regret? In the case of Zachary Lucky, we don’t have to … Continue reading →

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Review- “Saturday EP”- Emma Grace

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Now this is what I’m talking about. It’s been a short time since Toronto duo Emma Grace released their first recording, the 190 EP, and this new release already shows a tremendous growth. It makes sense, … Continue reading →

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Yukon Blonde, Library Voices, and Great Bloomers at Ritual – Ottawa

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

by Erin Red  Before you read on, I feel I should warn you- I know Yukon Blonde was headlining this show- and don’t get me wrong here, Yukon Blonde are fantastic, they’re fantastic live as well- but this review may … Continue reading →

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One-on-One with Dean Marino of Papermaps

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

by Michael Thomas There’s definitely a reason Papermaps, formerly EX~PO, describe their music as “picture perfect indie-powerpop.” The band has an intensity in their music that just isn’t found in too many other places. Since the release of the band’s … Continue reading →

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