Singing in the City : Review of Begin Again
Summer film on selling out vs. authenticity by the director of Once feature Keira Knightly and Adam Levine.
New York
Steven Morris’ Labour of Love Documentary Vann “Piano Man” Walls: The Spirit of R&B
Film about Van Walls brings this iconic and important musician and producer to light.
New York City’s Governor’s Ball 2014: Amazing Lineup, Perfect Weekend
New York throws a must-go music party every summer. Robyn Homeniuk made sure not to miss this year’s Governor’s Ball. Here are her photos and review.
Rara Avis : The Lovely Feathers Sighted Again
After a multi-year hiatus, the Montreal wonderband returns for a short tour and discusses what might be in the pipes.
Almost a Private Party : Leisure Crusie at La Vitrola
Leisure Cruise might be a little off Montrealer’s radar right now, but that’s unlikely to be the case for long if the quality and energy of the La Vitrola show is any indication.
On Their Maiden Voyage : Interview with Leisure Cruise
Interview with indie royalty Dave Hodge and Leah Siegel, a power duo that makes Leisure Cruise the best musical trip you’ll take in a long time.
Photolog : Studies In Freedom at Sala Rossa
Photo journal of Studies in Freedom, the musical-text project of power-couple bassist, jazz improviser WIlliam Parker and dancer-choreographer Patricia Nicholson Parker.
Dance Through the Pain with How Sad
How Sad began as a bedroom project and evolved into something better. Harris Shper talks about how the dancey, upbeat band with the gloomy name got started.
The Labor of Being JD Samson and MEN
Feminist, dj, and artist, JD Samson talks about making Labor, involvement with freeing Pussy Riot, and the relationship between writing music and activism.