Published on November 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The boops and pops and plunks of the theme from Seinfeld (made with a Yamaha DX-7 synth, not a bass guitar) have made it one of the most famous TV themes ever. One thing was missing, though: ... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2018 | by Larry Lootsteen
Artist: Ken Tizzard, “1962” Album: A Good Dog Is Lost: A Collection of Ron Hynes Songs Great solo work from this The Watchmen alum! Sounds like: memories shared, full of emotion Link/Listen/Watch: Artist: O Emperor, “Girl” ... Read More →
Published on November 13th, 2018 | by Nerhys
Artist: Memphis May Fire Song: “The Old Me” Album: Single Currently on tour with Atreyu and Ice Nine Kills, Memphis May Fire just released the video for the first single from their upcoming album. Their new ... Read More →
Published on November 12th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. I’m posting this from the Air Canada lounge in the international departures area of YVR, too. – AC] With holiday travel season almost upon us and with winter vacations ... Read More →
Published on November 12th, 2018 | by Mathew Kahansky
Artist: Silent Forum Song: “Robot” Album/EP: Single Swirling noveau alternative with a guitar tone and echoing reverb that harkens to 80s-era post-disco pop, Silent Forum’s “Robot” is glisteningly familiar. Even the vibrato-laden vocals feels like they’d ... Read More →
Published on November 10th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
How many times do you hear about a band from Riga, Latvia? They’re already something of a big deal in Europe via Spotify and YouTube. Catch them during Indie Week in Toronto tonight (November 10) at ... Read More →
Published on November 9th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Behold the new video from Toronto’s Audra Santa. Facebook found it a little too sexy, rejecting it when Audra tried to boost its campaign. YouTube doesn’t seem to have a problem with it, though. NSFW? You decide. ... Read More →
Published on November 8th, 2018 | by Zoe Orion
Artist: Young Fathers Song: Border Girls This song is dynamic, empowering, and unexpected. The rhythm gives it a feeling of perpetual motion, and I’m obsessed with the use of vocals as both a hip hop rhythmic ... Read More →
Published on November 7th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The Internet is a source of amazing things that we just shouldn’t bother to question. Let’s enjoy this mashup of SLAYER and Benny Hill’s theme music because–well, why not? (Via Tom)... Read More →
Published on November 7th, 2018 | by Larry Lootsteen
Artist: Carnival Youth, “Love Is The Answer” Album: N/A Not often I get to write about bands from Latvia but here we are! Sounds like: a taste of the Arkells Link/Listen/Watch: Artist: The New Tarot, “The ... Read More →
Published on November 6th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Direct from The Phantom Rebel is this song with the US mid-terms in mind. SPOILER: Donald Trump won’t like it... Read More →
Published on November 6th, 2018 | by Nerhys
Artist: Silent Planet Song: “Visible Unseen” Album: Single California band Silent Planet is getting ready to release their third album. This track comes from their upcoming album and gives concrete meaning to some of the album’s ... Read More →
Published on November 4th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The Bee Gees had a unique vocal style, especially when it came to their ballads. Witness, then, The Heebeegeebees and their meaningly Bee Gees parody. (Via John)... Read More →
Published on November 3rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Not a lot of subtlety here. Prophets of Rage has mashed up some unreleased tracks to create something they called “The Ballot or the Bullet.” Good luck on Tuesday, ‘Merica... Read More →
Published on November 2nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Earlier this fall, A Journal of Musical Things partnered with ReverbNation to highlight some of the best bands on the site. Submissions flooded in, reaching a total of nearly 2,200 before the deadline passed. After going ... Read More →
Published on November 1st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Rickrolling, the practice of baiting someone into watching Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” (or some version thereof) through a fake link, remains a popular form of pranking and punishing. Should you find someone who ... Read More →
Published on November 1st, 2018 | by Zoe Orion
Artist: Tori y Moi Song: Freelance Album: Outer Peace Tori y Moi is back with a smooth, minimalist and dance-y synth track. Catch this and more on his next album Outer Peace, out January 18! Watch/listen: ... Read More →
Published on October 31st, 2018 | by Larry Lootsteen
Artist: Cake, “Sinking Ship” Album: N/A First new music since 2011! All proceeds to Doctors Without Borders! Sounds like: how the world feels Link/Listen/Watch: Artist: Shotty Horroh, “Frank & Stein” Album: Salt of the Earth ... Read More →
Published on October 30th, 2018 | by Nerhys
Artist: Vattica Song: “Criminal” Album: Single Hollywood-based alt rock band Vattica recently released this single as a direct criticism about the current turmoil in American politics. Since the release of their first single earlier this year, ... Read More →
Published on October 29th, 2018 | by Mathew Kahansky
Artist: Michot’s Melody Makers Song: “Grand Marais” Album/EP: Blood Moon Does that fiddle ever change things! Otherwise an alternative folk tune leaning towards the edgy side with its fuzzed-out guitars and yelping, cracking vocals, “Grand Marais” takes ... Read More →
Published on October 28th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
From the description of this video, this is apparently supposed to be some kind of Halloween thing. Please enjoy The Brett Domino Trio (yes, there are only two of them, but that’s part of the joke) ... Read More →
Published on October 27th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Meet The Frst, a group founded by itinerant singer-songwriter Mikei Gray of Nashville. The debut single is a road rage anthem entitled “Another One” that comes in two flavours: censored and uncensored. Which is the one you’ll ... Read More →
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