Tag Archives: country

One-on-One with the Washboard Union

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

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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Review – “The California Recordings” – Mike Tod

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

reviewed by Eleni Armenakis  Albertan Mike Tod decided to go on an adventure. Traveling west and south, he relied on the kindness of strangers—sleeping in sheds, tents, and trucks. In the woods of Northern California, he took an afternoon to … Continue reading →

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Review- “Wrestling With Demons”- Ryan Cook

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas When first glancing at the album cover, it’s easy to assume that one will be in for some heavy listening, what with the rather dramatic image of Ryan Cook and a name like Wrestling With Demons. … Continue reading →

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Review- “We Swore We’d See the Sunrise”- The Matinée

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas The rise of the Matinée has seemed all but inevitable. After placing third in the 2011 Peak Performance Project, the band had the chance to go places and meet people and develop their sound. It resulted … Continue reading →

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Review – “Rob Butterfield” – Rob Butterfield

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

reviewed by Laura Stanley  As we are all currently in the middle of February and struggling to make our way out of  the winter season (at least in Canada anyway), Rob Butterfield’s new self-titled record might be the key to … Continue reading →

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Review – “Come Cry With Me” – Daniel Romano

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

reviewed by Adria Young Adria: You nail the George Jones in ‘I Won’t Let It…’ I think it’s just an absolutely stunning video. What’s your favourite Jones album, if you had to pick? Daniel: I love all of it. I’m … 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- “Ruby, and Other Bedtime Stories”- Graham Nicholas

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas These would be some pretty heavy stories to tell a kid at bedtime. Graham Nicholas’ follow-up to the wonderful, emotionally raw Bury Me Beneath the Dance Floor is an EP with equally raw honesty but with … Continue reading →

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Review – “Always With You” – John Antoniuk

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

reviewed by Eleni Armenakis  If the name John Antoniuk doesn’t ring a bell, it might be because you’re more familiar with his stage name, Smokekiller. As Smokekiller, Antoniuk has already released two successful albums, a self-titled debut album in 2005 … Continue reading →

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Review- “Murder Ballads & Other Love Songs”- The Heavy Horses

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas In high school and university English classes, like pretty much every other student in Canada, I was required to read many pieces by Canadian authors and poets. It was around grade eleven when I whispered to … Continue reading →

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