Monthly Archives: February 2013

Visual Hoots: Yukon Blonde

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

If it’s true what they say about “Guns”… Well, we’re not sure what they say, but we say the music video for Yukon Blonde’s latest single is something to look at. Some wonderful post-production work takes shots of kids playing … Continue reading →

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Review- “Trans Martian Express”- Moonwood

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Pleasence Records has a bit of a reputation for releasing wonderfully weird pieces of music, from the one-man band of Sexy Merlin to the dark folk of Black Walls to the irreverence of Gay. One of … Continue reading →

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Review- “Elementary/Lamb Girl”- Sheep Man/Walrus

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Last month, the tirelessly recording band Walrus released a split cassette with fellow Halifax band Sheep Man. The two bands may both be animal-referencing, but on the split cassette (available in eight different colours!) they act … Continue reading →

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Review- “Pie-002″- Out of Sound Records

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Out of Sound Records, home of the psychedelic and the weird, is offering listeners yet another pie from their great platter. Their previous Pie release featured three great bands from the roster, and this time, Pie-002 … Continue reading →

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Visual Hoots: Christian Hansen

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Some time ago, we launched Audible Hoots, a way for us to tell you about some great new individual singles. When it came to posting music videos, we elected to first try out Video Spotlights, which featured at least five … Continue reading →

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Review- “LI-ON GREVIER”- LI-ON GREVIER

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Featuring a simple album cover and a very mysterious name, Toronto collective LI-ON GREVIER have finally released their debut recording, and it’s just as mysterious and hard-to-pin down as a collective’s music usually is. The group’s … Continue reading →

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Review- “Parakeets With Parasols”- Gabriel Minnikin

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Gabriel Minnikin may be a solo musician, but he commands an orchestra of sound. Literally. For his latest endeavour, Parakeets With Parasols, Minnikin has a full orchestra backing him up, along with numerous other guest players, … Continue reading →

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Audible Hoots: Nick Faye and the Deputies

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

The blog being centred in Toronto, we often get huge glimpses into what’s happening in our own local scene, but can never quite grasp in the same way what’s happening east and west of us. The west in particular is … Continue reading →

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Review – “Love You. Miss You” – Whiskey Chief

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

reviewed by Laura Stanley  A good jam band ALWAYS makes me happy. Ever since I worked with someone who was always recommending me great funk bands (Umphrey’s McGee anyone?), I have a new appreciation for the dance inducing, groove filled, … Continue reading →

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Cousins, Gay & Young Mother @ The Shop

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas It was a night full of bands whose names all reference some kind of relations, but all thrilled in a different way. The Shop, located under Parts & Labour in Toronto, is a place full of … Continue reading →

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