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Category Archives: Grayowl Reviews
Review – “Hiroshima/Miyajima” – Orbit Over Luna
reviewed by Eleni Armenakis Orbit Over Luna, is the working name for Torontonian Shannon Penner—a musician, animator, composer, sound designer, and multi-instrumentalist. Self-described as an “ambient post-rock” artist, Penner is crafting a series of EPs influence by his journey through … Continue reading
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Tagged ambient, Asian, Hiroshima/Miyajima, Orbit Over Luna, post-rock, Shannon Penner, Toronto
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Review- “Hello Halifax”- Jont
reviewed by Michael Thomas The cover art for Jont’s latest album features him with his eyes closed and arms spread. The image seems to suggest he’s ready to take something on, or perhaps he’s surrendering to something. Whatever it may … Continue reading
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Tagged Halifax, Hello Halifax, Jont, pop, singer-songwriter
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Review – “Flavour Canyon” – Psyche Tongues
reviewed by J. Francis To my knowledge (ie. YouTube’s) there are a total of two clips of live Psyche Tongues footage on the internet. One is thirty seconds of them playing in what appears to be the kitchen of a … Continue reading
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Tagged Flavour Canyon, Psyche Tongues, psychedelic rock, rock, Toronto
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Review- “ev ree wuhn EP”- ev ree wuhn
reviewed by Michael Thomas From the ashes of Dora Alexander comes ev ree wuhn. Sonically, it’s as though the guys have transitioned from OK Computer-era Radiohead to King of Limbs-era Radiohead. Neither descriptor is an insult. What is clearly striking … Continue reading
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Tagged ambient, Dora Alexander, electronic, ev ree wuhn, ev ree wuhn EP, experimental, Toronto
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One-on-One with the Washboard Union
by Michael Thomas For some bands, even dealing with playing one Canadian Music Week showcase can be daunting. The Washboard Union played four. When I met up with Chris Duncombe and Aaron Grain of the Vancouver-based band in March during … Continue reading
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Tagged bluegrass, country, interview, The Washboard Union, vancouver
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Review – “Pity Slash Love” – Prince Nifty
reviewed by Elena Gritzan The other day I thought there was a ghost in my room. I was minding my own business, reading a magazine, when I heard a deep, chanting voice sounding like it was coming through the walls. … Continue reading
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Tagged electronic, experimental, folk, prince nifty, Toronto
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Bravestation @ The Drake
by Michael Thomas Apparently Jack Daniels supports emerging talent. I was wondering what in the hell “J.D. Originals” was that was presenting Bravestation’s IV release show last night at the Drake Hotel. Turns out it’s none other than everyone’s favourite … Continue reading
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Tagged Bravestation, Drake Hotel, IV, TFHOUSE, the drake hotel
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Review – “Will to Well” – Heard in The Mountains
reviewed by Laura Stanley It’s amazing how a band can musically sound not all that different from some other Canadian bands but are still able to distinctly kick-ass. The debut EP, Will to Well, from Vancouver five piece band Heard … Continue reading
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Tagged Heard in the Mountains, indie rock, vancouver, We Are the City, Will to Well
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Review – “Tragic Care” – Folly & The Hunter
reviewed by J. Francis The cover image of Folly & The Hunter’s Tragic Care is that of a mountainous landscape being swarmed with anthropomorphic spirits at dawn, all painted in muted colours. This, combined with the record’s title and the … Continue reading
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Tagged folk, Folly & the Hunter, folly and the hunter, montreal, Tragic Care
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Review- “Skeletor EP/Lamprey Vargas”- Jay Holy
reviewed by Michael Thomas As Quick Before It Melts pointed out, it can be pretty tough to sift through recommendations for music. Friends are constantly telling you “I just listened to so-and-so and they were amazing. You have to listen … Continue reading
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Tagged funeral pop, gothic pop, Jay Holy, Lamprey Vargas, pop, Skeletor EP, Toronto
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