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HotKid’s Late Night Mornings shifts effortlessly between dark and eerie, and...
Late Night Mornings by HotKid HotKid is one of those bands that I always knew I’d like, but just never got around to listening to. Thankfully, I stumbled upon the Toronto-based trio’s latest effort on...
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Get “Closer” to Mise en Scene with this thought-provoking video
The video for Mise en Scenes latest single “Closer” premiered on Playboy. That should, and does, tell you a lot about what you need to know about the video. But we’ll get to that later. First, the...
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Taylor Jahn’s glorious voice can’t Hide Away
Oregon native Taylor Jahn’s vocals are almost too pure. They’re amazingly glorious and they take centre stage on the singer-songwriter’s latest EP, Hide Away, released earlier this year. The album is...
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Partner knows…
Every once in a while, a song comes along that takes you way back. For me, that song is Partner’s latest, “Everybody Knows.” And that place is college, specifically the forest tucked into the corner...
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LOLAA brings the heat with self-titled debut
LOLAA first burst on the scene two years ago when they released “Always Been” as a single. Since then, they’ve played a few shows and earned a devoted fanbase that goes well beyond their Magneta...
View ArticleThese are the best acoustic songs of the year—so far
The year 2017 has been great for acoustic music and has been mostly loaded with surprises. From January, we’ve gotten a range of music that’s plucked at our emotions, from anger to cheer, softness to...
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Mise En Scene unleashes their edge with Still Life on Fire
It’s been half a decade since Winnipeg’s Mise en Scene released their debut album, Desire’s Despair. Since then, the duo has become a trio and their sound has taken on a slightly darker, more confident...
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Keep summer going with Not You’s debut EP
Misty by Not You Not You is one of those bands that appear out of nowhere and blow you away. Their debut effort, Misty, is the powerhouse six-song EP that sparks your interest—and, let me tell you, it...
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Discover yourself with Life After Wartime
Life After Wartime by The Nursery Earlier this summer, Toronto indie darlings The Nursery released their first full-length record, Life After Wartime. The 10-track album is an amazing journey,...
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It’s about time The OBGMs release their self-titled debut
FINALLY! That’s the first thing that comes to mind when I think of The OBGM’s self-titled debut, released last month. It’s been two years since I first discovered the punk quartet at the Horseshoe in...
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The best independent Canadian records of 2017
As junk as 2017 was (“dumpster fire of a year” is the term most frequently used), it did have one amazing outcome: reigniting my love for independent music. Last year saw the release of a whole bunch...
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Take a trip with TOVI’s debut single
“89 San Francisco,” the first single by Red Deer’s latest electropop outfit TOVI, is a real trip. It opens strong, with a deep, throbbing bass and muted drums. The dizzying synths add an almost...
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Get into the “Atmosphere” with miesha & the spanks
It’s been a year since we were treated to miesha & the spanks’ two-track Stranger EP. Thankfully, the Calgary-based duo haven’t taken their collective foot off the gas: they just released...
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Bust through the winter blues with Blac Rabbit’s debut EP
You can be forgiven for missing the self-titled debut release of New York’s Blac Rabbit. The six-song record came out at the very end of 2017, and it was the exact psychedelic dream that we needed to...
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Mark Martyre releases his best album yet
Rivers by Mark Martyre Mark Martyre wrapped 2017 with the release of what I’ll boldly call his best album yet—Rivers. The 10-track record blends his signature pensive lyrics with soft, upbeat music....
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