Tag Archives: folk-pop

Audible Hoots: Mary Cassidy & Jon Lawless

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Every once in a while a song comes along that is so inherently catchy, so upbeat, that it can instantly improve one’s day. It’s like a ray of sunshine on an overcast day. That song this time around is the … Continue reading →

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Review- “Congratulations to Those Who Move Onwards and Excel and In Support Of a Healthy Structure”- Formalists

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Long title, huh? It’s partly because this recording is actually a double EP, combining new and previous material from Formalists, a Toronto band that is seriously refreshing to listen to thanks to its embrace of warmness … 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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Review- “My-Oh-My”- Revelstoke

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Watching Revelstoke live is an interesting sight to behold. It doesn’t seem to be enough for Andrew Seale, the man behind the name, to be an adept multi-instrumentalist. He also manages to build beautiful musical landscapes … Continue reading →

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Audible Hoots: Pocket Orchestra

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

Maybe one day I (Laura) will stop gushing about the many talented individuals from The O’Darling, but today is certainly not that day. Pocket Orchestra is a new offshoot from The O’Darling featuring Aidan Knight & The Friendly Friends member … Continue reading →

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Review- “Bells & Whistles”- Steph Macpherson

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Sometimes it’s easier just to tell it like it is then give it a long introduction. Bells & Whistles, the debut album from Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Steph Macpherson, is a nice, pristine packet of songs, several of … Continue reading →

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Review- “The Secret Languages”- Drew Smith

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas I first heard of Drew Smith because of his first music video, which hinted at the album I’m about to review. Along with the album, Smith also has a new video, a very unique piece of … Continue reading →

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Review- “A Bee In Her Mouth”- Steve Gates

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Though I’m aware of how often I use the phrase I’m about to use, it once again applies well to the music of Steve Gates of the band Caledonia. A Bee In Her Mouth is an … Continue reading →

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Review- “Old Time Machine/Old Cabin”- Old Time Machine/Old Cabin

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas I’ll love this EP ’til the sun burns out. This blog rarely gets the chance to cover Yukon acts, so imagine my surprise when I received this split EP from two Yukon bands. Despite both bands … Continue reading →

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Review- “No Matter”- C. Sterling

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas While locations that aren’t the city seem to be big breeders of folk musicians, Vancouver has produced a folk singer-songwriter. C. Sterling infuses some pop elements to create an extremely accessible collection of four songs. The … Continue reading →

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