Tag Archives: rock

Review- “Вечер В Москве (An Evening in Moscow)”- F&M

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Not too long ago we featured a review of an album by Einar Jullum, originally from Olso but now based in Montreal. He brought a taste of the Norweigan language to this blog for the first … Continue reading →

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Review- “Sonic Union”- Cursed Arrows

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas There’s something oddly appealing about music with themes of death and destruction. Coupled with grungy, guitar-heavy rock seems to make it even more appealing. These two parts go together well to create Sonic Union, the latest … Continue reading →

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Review – “Spring” – Locomotive Ghost

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

reviewed by Laura Stanley After a significant break from the release of their second record Close Your Eyes and Listen, Calgary quartet Locomotive Ghost are back with a very seasonally fitting new EP. Marking the beginning of an ambitious DIY … Continue reading →

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Review- “People”- The Burning Hell

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas If you’ve never heard the music of Mathias Kom, it’s really about time you do so. Without a doubt he is one of the wittiest songwriters in the country, and this latest release from The Burning … Continue reading →

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Audible Hoots: Amber Edgar

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Amber Edgar has been a musician for some time, but until now she’s never released anything under her own name. She felt like she finally had to do it, and good thing she did. Her single Honey & Sorrow, available … Continue reading →

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Review- “Everything, Everything”- Shotgun Jimmie

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas The first little bit of Everything, Everything‘s opening track, “Standing in a Line,” features a repetition of the phrase “I’m ready.” It’s an energetic intro to another excellent entry in Shotgun Jimmie’s ever-expanding catalogue. Much like … Continue reading →

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Review- “Switches & Levers”- The Cheap Speakers

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas The Cheap Speakers are a band that I’ve been aware of in Toronto for years and years but haven’t actually had the chance to sit down and listen to until now, when I listened to their … Continue reading →

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Review- “Cousin”- Cousin

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

reviewed by Michael Thomas Here in Toronto the weather hasn’t quite adjusted to the fact that spring is imminent. So maybe the solution is to simply put on an album with a summery feel to help ignore the cold. That’s … Continue reading →

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Review – “Wild Histories” – Newsmen

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

reviewed by Laura Stanley  When I reviewed the Newsmen’s 7”, Building Blocks and 4am and Coffee Pots, which came out this past summer, I called their two songs “infectious fun.” To agree with past Laura, present Laura feels the same … Continue reading →

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Audible Hoots: Navy Skies

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

“We’re looking for a do-over, we’re looking for a chance to shine,” goes the first line of Navy Skies’single “Cut My Teeth.” It couldn’t be more fitting of a line for this Toronto punk-rock band. Formerly known as Rebel Rebel, … Continue reading →

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