Monthly Archives: July 2012

Papermaps at the Drake Hotel

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

by Elena Gritzan The beginning of the week is not normally associated with concert-going, and that is one of the greatest things about Elvis Mondays, a long-running weekly showcase of indie talent at the Drake Hotel.  No cover and little … Continue reading →

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Review – “Green Window” – Shadow Folk

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

reviewed by Eleni Armenakis  Shadow folk, often referred to as shadow people by those who believe in them, are supernatural entities often seen through periphery vision, who move quickly and easily disappear into walls or through doors. The mysterious nature … Continue reading →

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Review- “Daydreams”- Elk

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas In the indie music scene it’s probably safe to say that the sounds of the 60s are still alive and well, albeit with much better technology and a little bit of modern edge. Bands like Yukon … Continue reading →

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Why Cold Specks should win the Polaris Prize

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

by Michael Thomas Chills. It’s a word that I rarely use when I’m talking about music that I really like. But every once in a while there is a voice so expressive, so powerful and gripping. And that’s when I … Continue reading →

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Chad VanGaalen rocks out at the Mod Club

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

by Michael Thomas When a highly respected musician rolls into Toronto, you know people will get excited. And that’s exactly what people did when the Calgary musician visited Toronto last night. Having never been to the Mod Club before, I … Continue reading →

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Review – “Bedtime Briar” – Boreal Sons

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

reviewed by Laura Stanley  Just a few minutes into Boreal Sons’ EP Bedtime Briar, you will find yourself slipping into a dream. No, not that dream where you wake up in fear or a cold sweat, one of those glorious … Continue reading →

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Review- “Skin Behind the Shroud”- Cursed Arrows

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas I always enjoy when a band has a sound that suits their name. Just as the idea of cursed arrows comes across as kind of sinister, so too does the music of this band. It’s refreshing … Continue reading →

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Review- “Giants & Dreamers”- Bravestation

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas There are many immediately noticeable signs that Bravestation are tapping into something huge with the release of their first full-length album Giants & Dreamers. There’s the title itself, which brings to mind a whole host of … Continue reading →

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Review- “Sharp Tongue Pillow Talk”- Wide-Eyed Tour Guide

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas I often comment how apt certain album titles can be, and this one is no exception. The first proper EP from Wide-Eyed Tour Guide is quick of wit and armed to the teeth with catchiness. These … Continue reading →

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Review- “Cascadia”- Nam Shub

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas There is something inherently mystical about Nam Shub, a B.C.-area band who have just released their debut album. “Nam shub” in mythology refers to a Sumerian god, and it could not be a more fitting name … Continue reading →

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