Tag Archives: indie pop

Review – “Roots Between the Stones” – AM Static

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

reviewed by Elena Gritzan Calgary electronic duo AM Static’s debut EP is aptly named: the sensitive vocals exude raw organic emotion found within the cracks in an often cold and impersonal world represented by the ever-present electronic backbeats. Roots Between … Continue reading →

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Review- “Wreck of a Smile”- Grounders

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas After listening to a certain genre long enough, I start to get the idea that maybe I’ve listened to all there is to know about the genre. So in theory I shouldn’t have been surprised by … Continue reading →

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Review- “Interlopers”- Dance Movie

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas For those unfamiliar with the term, an interloper is one who is involved in a group or situation in which they don’t belong. Why this is the name of a very poignant album is beyond me- … Continue reading →

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Audible Hoots: New Hands

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

Furthering the theory in our last posting on this band, New Hands have released another single, and it’s a tantalizing one at that. “Whichever Way You’ll Have It” is whatever you want it to have- some memorable vocals, an opening … Continue reading →

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Review – “Plumes” – Plumes

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

reviewed by Laura Stanley  Being one of the first to hear an album that you know is going to be huge is always exciting. While some might try and hide their new musical discovery, savouring the music before the masses … Continue reading →

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Review- “The Truth”- Cory Woodward

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Every now and then one encounters an album that it’s almost impossible to dislike no matter how hard one tries. Such is the case for The Truth, the latest album from Vancouver singer-songwriter Cory Woodward. It’s … Continue reading →

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Review – “I’m Coming Home” – Tommy Alto

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

reviewed by Eleni Armenakis  Tommy Alto is being hailed as Vancouver’s next indie-pop star as his second album, I’m Coming Home, moves away from the folk and country sounds of his debut, Scream My Name!. This isn’t to say that … Continue reading →

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Review- “Inferior Ghost”- Papermaps

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas It’s safe to say that Papermaps knows how to build momentum. The released their debut album last year and have since then played numerous shows to delighted crowds. As of yesterday they just finished a residency … Continue reading →

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Audible Hoots: Air Marshal Landing

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

It hasn’t been too long since Air Marshal Landing released their Vitamins EP, but this unconventional Uxbridge, Ont. trio have returned with a new track, “Me and My Friends”. It’s a glimpse into what their upcoming debut album might sound … Continue reading →

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Review- “Sharp Tongue Pillow Talk”- Wide-Eyed Tour Guide

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas I often comment how apt certain album titles can be, and this one is no exception. The first proper EP from Wide-Eyed Tour Guide is quick of wit and armed to the teeth with catchiness. These … Continue reading →

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