Reviewed by Robyn: BAHAMAS & The Barr Brothers Create A Special Night at Metropolis
BAHAMAS and The Barr Brothers played really amazing sets at Metropolis on Nov 6th. I felt connected to the Montreal-formed group in an amazing yet unique way.
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Kim Churchill All Set for Show at Club Soda!
Kim Churchill is excited to perform with Mo Kenney early November at Club Soda.
Interview with Buke and Gase : Making a Mighty Sound with Less
Brooklyn punk-art duo Buke and Gase talk about their impetus to experiment. Is the answer just “Boredom”?
Reviewed by Robyn: Peaceful But Groovy Tunes From BANKS & ODESZA
BANKS and ODESZA turn out perfect back to school albums. Both of these would be great for a study session turned dance party.
Keeping Track of the Provincial Archive : Interview with Craig Schram
Craig Schram of Edmonton’s Provincial Archive talks to us about the processes that went into the band’s third album, It’s All Shaken Wonder.
Matthew Barber and Justin Rutledge at Upstairs and the Segal Centre
Interview with Matthew Barber about his latest album, Big Romance.
Reviewed By Robyn: Arkells and Spoon
Robyn reviews Arkells’ “High Noon” and Spoon’s “They Want My Soul”.
Reviewed by Robyn: New Records from Richard Reed Parry and La Roux
Review of Richard Reed Parry and La Roux’s new albums. Both are worth picking up, especially Parry’s on vinyl if you have a record player.
Reviewed by Robyn : New Music From Kiesza and Morrissey
A review of Kiesza’s debut EP and Morrissey’s newest album World Peace Is None of Your Business
Swedish Artists who Sing in English: First Aid Kit, Lykke Li and Mind Fox
Get Scandinavian by listening to these new albums by these Swedish indie groups: Lykke Li, First Aid Kit, and Nina’s new discovery, Mindfox
Touching Annie Clark, St. Vincent and Groenland at Jazz Fest
Review of St. Vincent and Groenland’s performances on July 5th at Metropolis as a part of Montreal’s 35th Annual Jazz Festival.
The River Less Traveled : Royal Canoe Interview
Royal Canoe talks about its process for writing music and also how Winnipeg is still very much a part of their sound despite being on the road.
Interview with The Wilderness of Manitoba
We talk with Toronto based indie-folk rockers about their upcoming album.
Photolog: Dum Dum Girls at Il Motore
Dee Dee Penny and the Dum Dum Girls performed a high energy show at Il Motore.
The Augustines Just Want to Say Thank You
Eric Sanderson talks about how The Augustine’s self-titled debut album is built from the positivity and energy that helped them resurrect and soar.
Wax Mannequin Is Not Afraid of A Little Fire
Only one musician is brave enough to wear a candle on his head while he plays…
Making a Wintery Sound. Wind and the Wild
Alt-folk band the Wind and the Wild are as introspective and wintery as the place they come from.
Ever Evolving. BC Smooth Tofu Stravinsky Relocates to Montreal
Adaptable with its smooth jazz and indie sensibilities, Tofu Stravinsky talks about its move from Nelson BC to Montreal.
Beauty and the Bassist
CTZNSHP’s lead singer and bassist talks to us about being an anomaly in the Montreal scene.