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Secretly Canadian & Outside Music are very fortunate to have such a gem signed to their label. Digging for the best way to describe Little Scream’s music, I thought I’d hit the main source and grab the record labels’ description as I feel no one else (including myself) can do justice. “It is at once familiar and completely distinct; effortlessly absorbing multiple genres into a sparkly and cohesive landscape.” I could not agree more.
If you are unaware of Little Scream (aka Laurel Sprengelmeyer) you may be more familiar with her than you think. For those fans of The National, I bet you didn’t know she contributed vocals to Continue reading
The singer for Acton natives THUNDERHAWKS always reminded me of a certain singer, and it took me up until this track to realize that it was Jason Lancaster (of Go Radio and Mayday Parade). Continue reading
Simply put: Justin Peroff of Broken Social Scene + Dave Hamelin and Liam O’Neil of The Stills = Eight and a Half. Having attended Arts & Crafts’ showcase at Horseshoe Tavern on Friday, March 23rd, 2012, it was pretty amazing to see the band’s ability to draw a huge crowd prior to releasing their debut album – an opportunity not many bands get to experience in today’s music industry.
Eight and a half came together when Continue reading
This week I want to combine the Artist of the Week with a brief concert review from Hey Ocean’s show in Toronto on Friday, March 16th, 2012 at Lee’s Palace. Hey Ocean, consisting of Ashleigh Ball, David Beckingham and David Vertesi are currently one of Canada’s greatest and most talented up-and-coming bands. Not only is each individual an exceptionally talented musician, but together they stand a polished trio that “blend various musical styles into a brand of infectious pop that is uniquely their own.”
This Vancouver indie-pop band Continue reading
Tanlines…though it may not be sunny enough to get them, this band is a good substitute in the mean time. From Brooklyn, NY, Tanlines debut their first album on March 20th, 2012 entitled Mixed Emotions – which is sure to heighten the current buzz circulating these two. If you are a fan of Vampire Weekend, Animal Collective or Ra Ra Riot, Tanlines will certainly become your spring album of 2012.
For those who have been patiently waiting since 2008 for Ladyhawke to release more musical magic, the wait is almost over!
Pip Brown (stage name Ladyhawke) is set to release her second album, entitled Anxiety on March 19, 2012. After taking some much needed downtime away from the spotlight, she relaxed at home in New Zealand to reflect on her first album and focus solely on what she was going to do for her second release. Continue reading
Youth Lagoon. If you have not heard this name before, remember this moment as the beginning of something magical – the moment you came across Youth Lagoon. The first time I heard the harmonious sounds of Trevor Powers’ venture Youth Lagoon, I was instantly hooked. At first his music seems very dreamy and fluffy, but hidden in the depths of the lyrics lies the part of Powers that makes Youth Lagoon so vast. Continue reading
If you are a Weakerthans fan, you will definitely enjoy this week’s Artist of the Week: John K. Samson. Better known as the brilliant unique vocal frontman of the indie rock band The Weakerthans, Samson will release his first full length solo album entitled Provincials with Epitaph-Anti Records. He also happens to have ‘When I Write My Masters Thesis’ as this week’s free single of the week download on iTunes. Showcasing his great storytelling abilities through his lyrics, Provincials allows us to have a slighter intimate encounter with Samson as he takes you on a tour of his home province, Manitoba. If you can’t wait for the January 24th, 2012 album release or want to take a sneak peak, you can stream Provincials via Exclaim’s website (www.exclaim.ca/MusicVideo/ClickHear/john_k_samson-provincial_album_stream)
Samson will hit the road on a North American tour with many scheduled Canadian dates.