Ooh that groove. Calgary modern groovers KODAE released “Fractals,” combining the efforts of five intergenerational talents into one smooth beachside cocktail. I was thinking the mix might need a minor tweak until I learned that “Fractals” was recorded live on the floor. Annie Da Silva’s voice is delicate and lush with spacey undertone. This is… Read More KODAE – Fractals
During my annual May/June burnout I ended up sleeping on some incoming tunes that needed to be heard, but I knew I had to go back to through the inbox for May release “Sour in the Sun” by Scarlett Flynn. Woozy bass and keys paint a downtempo portrait behind Flynn’s enigmatic voice. It sounds a… Read More Sour in the Sun – Scarlett Flynn
Ben Sefton is a fresh singer-songwriter from Saskatchewan. Stepping off the success of alienation diary entry “Humans,” Sefton has released his third tune and attached short film, Harrison. The sound is theatrical and layered, bringing up flavors of Queen or even Jellyfish in its evolving structure as it travels though different channels of pop and… Read More Ben Sefton – “Harrison” song and short film
Les Cooper a Toronto’ based producer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, JUNO award winner, and very cool name haver, has released his debut single, “Stranger.” It starts with buzzy tones before Les’s haunting vocal slides into consciousness. Layers upon layers of swirling instrumentation weave through Cooper’s mellow voice. The speaker of the song seems to carry a very… Read More “Stranger” – Debut Single from Les Cooper
Altameda, the nom de tune of Edmonton (Alberta) duo Troy Snaterse and Erik Grice, are launching a new album in April entitled Born Losers. From this album comes this driving Springsteen-ey track “Nightmare Town.” This upbeat ditty tells the irrational dreams of an angsty youth that thinks he would do almost anything to get out… Read More Altameda – Nightmare Town
This song makes me woozy and a little tense, in all the ways a really engaging piece of experimental music should. “God Complex,” is the newest release by chamber pop trio Gentle Party. The song starts off with breathy vocal notes that posit a tonal wondering. The song becomes lush and delicate like an edible… Read More New Song and Video – “God Complex” by Gentle Party
I. AM. SO. EXCITED to share this with all of you. The brilliant and underrated Andy Eichhorn recently resurfaced with a new EP and some social media outlets. So, naturally I took a deep breath and sent him a message, and…here we are! I am always honored when the folks who made and make the… Read More A rare interview with ANDY EICHHORN!
Canadian band, THE SMILE CASE has sent M-S-G a brand new single to debut from their forthcoming album, Bipolar Bear Wildlife Park on Blacktop Records. A great description straight from the horses mouth is below: “We are releasing a new album called ‘Bipolar Bear Wildlife Park’ on March 6th which is more than likely one of… Read More The Smile Case new single premiere
Toronto based Singer/Songwriter Rum Fit Mosey puts forth a very honest and solid effort on debut EP Singles & Filters which was just released via indie label Uglycub Records. First, let’s address the name, (pulled this direct from the artist) – “The rum fits: an old coin of phrase used by sailors to describe the… Read More RUM FIT MOSEY – Singles & Filters
Canadian Pop/Rock favorites, Zuckerbaby returned last week with a new ass shaking single called “Do The Crime”. By the sounds of it you wouldn’t think the band took 16 years between their stellar sophomore release Platinum Again and this new instant ZB classic which flaunts all the vigor and youth of their eponymous debut coupled… Read More ZUCKERBABY…did the crime
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