Monthly Archives: January 2013

Sidney York and Noel Johnson make a night of new music

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

by Michael Thomas Last night, a bill consisting of two acts at C’est What had one thing in common; both were previewing lots of their new music. They were also good friends from Calgary; folk musician Noel Johnson is now … Continue reading →

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Audible Hoots: Ponctuation

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

If you’re looking for some new French Canadian music to spice up your boring old English playlist, look no further than Quebec City brother duo Ponctuation. Ahead of their latest record 27 Club, out March 19th, Guillaume and Maxime Chiasson have released a song … Continue reading →

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Review- “Kiss the City”- Matty Powell

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Matty Powell is a restless man. He has hopped back and forth across the country (and out of the country) acting in plays. building homes for the less fortunate and, of course, making music. When he … Continue reading →

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Review – “elsethings” – Nick Everett & Everybody

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

reviewed by Laura Stanley  All it takes is the few seconds of boisterous sounds from the first song, “i try,” for elsethings, the new record from Halifax musician Nick Everett, to capture your attention. In a change from his previous releases, … Continue reading →

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Review- “EP”- Warmly

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas I can still remember, back in 2011, first turning on Code Pie’s Love Meets Rage. Code Pie bring a whole range of influences and a slew of instruments to create truly enchanting pieces of work, from … Continue reading →

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Review- “Wild Country”- Wake Owl

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Science has apparently proven that it takes 10,000 hours of practice in order to become an expert at something. 10,000 hours is certainly a long time, but Colyn Cameron is probably well on his way to … Continue reading →

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Video spotlight #14

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

The Folk- “Rules Of Youth” In our first live video of the spotlight, we revisit the Toronto/Guelph outfit singing a fantastic track from their 2012 EP Say It Again. This Violet Sound Session shows the band performing live at 3030 … Continue reading →

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Review – “FP!” – Falcon Punch!

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

reviewed by Elena Gritzan Some bands reveal a lot in their name. For Falcon Punch, a band named after a video game move – that’s Captain Falcon’s fire-y fist attack in Super Smash Bros – their name highlights their love … Continue reading →

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Audible Hoots: Light Fires

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

Have you seen a Light Fires show yet? Regina has a way of high-kicking her way into your heart with a set that will keep you sweaty and happy. The debut album for the electronic project, which also includes production … Continue reading →

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Review- “The Capital- 11/03/2012″- Brydon Crain

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas The east coast of Canada is famous for being an intensely creative musical pocket. Bands share members or collaborate, but apparently bands can also gather and form a cult. Kind of. This is where Shifty Bits … Continue reading →

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