June 16, 2010
The Bush era inspired a new generation of activist musicians, singing to create social change. Made by Toronto filmmakers Summer Love and Jane Michener, Sounds Like A Revolution chronicles the aims and struggles of Michael Franti (Spearhead), Fat Mike (NOFX), Paris, and Justin Sane (Anti-Flag) who campaign against the Iraq War and the far-right Republican agenda.
June 15, 2010
Norwegian multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter Silje Nes is touring for the first time in two years in support of her latest album Opticks. This follows her 2008 debut entitled Ames Room, a solo bedroom creation featuring Nes’ soft wispy voice over slow ambient sounds.
June 14, 2010
“If the Replacements had met Peter Sellers on the floor of a dive bar somewhere in the Midwest, they may
Invest in a bike Walking will take you too long and driving or taking the streetcar will cost you so
June 13, 2010
For a band with a name like Wussy many things may come to mind, yet this Cincinnati, Ohio based band
June 12, 2010
Buffalo born David Michael Stith, a.k.a. DM Stith, was surrounded by music as a child, but refused to pursue anything
June 11, 2010
algary band Women’s self titled debut album was, according to their label “recorded by label-mate Chad VanGaalen over 4 months on ghettoblasters and old tape machines in his basement, an outdoor culvert and a crawlspace.” Upon first listen, the aforementioned description bears truth as it sounds like you are listening to a cheap cassette tape.
June 10, 2010
Flocked by Pitchfork as one of the best songs of last year they didn’t really give a chance, PS I Love You’s track “Facelove” essentially broke the Kingston, Ontario band to the world. Featured on a 7” with Diamond Rings’ “All Yr Songs,” the track has pushed the band to release their own 7” entitled Starfield with plans to release a full-length sometime this year.
June 9, 2010
METZ, which is actually a city in the northeast of France, first met the other two members Alex Edkins and Hayden Menzies while he was managing The Constantines as well as playing in a couple other bands around the city.
June 8, 2010
Starting out in Vancouver as a duo consisting of Stephen Ramsey and Catherine McCandless, Young Galaxy migrated east, added two other members and released their self-titled debut in 2007. The band’s dream pop sound has been compared to the likes of Galaxy 500, Spirtualized and Pink Floyd, although the latter is a bit of stretch.