By Matty Hume, October 9 2017 —
Very few Canadian artists are able to claim a spot on the Polaris Music Prize shortlist with their debut album. In 2012, Toronto-based post-hardcore trio Metz became one of those few. While their … Read the rest
By Matty Hume, September 6 2017 —
Over the course of his career, Rory Ferreira has called himself many names. Some know him as Scallops Hotel, but most recognize him simply as Milo. Since his twin EPs in 2013, Things … Read the rest
By Scott Christensen, August 17 2017 —
Two years after releasing his last album, Cherry Bomb, Tyler, the Creator comes full force with Flower Boy, his best project yet. Having improved his rapping and production since his 2011 debut, Goblin, … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, March 21 2017 —
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran recently emerged from his year-long hiatus with his third full-length album, ÷. The album features singles “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill,” both of which have bombarded … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, March 21 2017 —
To some, a 10-track release warrants the designation of an “album,” but for Charli XCX, her newest release is a mixtape — an amuse-bouche before the release of her third album. The work … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, March 7 2017 —
Bursting into the Canadian music scene, Blaise Moore delivers LAURENCE, an homage to the history of the sad electro-pop genre. Expanding upon the familiar sadness of something Lana Del Rey would croon about, … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, February 28 2017 —
British singer-songwriter Rory Graham — known by his stage name Rag’n’Bone Man — returns to the music scene with Human, a soulful collection of tracks that place Graham on the map as a … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, February 14 2017 —
Occasionally, a more commercial album is a great decision for a band. But that’s not the case for Japandroids and their newest release, Near To The Wild Heart of Life.
From the first … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, February 14 2017 —
As somebody who has trouble appreciating country music, I am hesitant to give new albums of the genre a try. But as someone who also supports local music, I was eager to give … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, January 24 2017 —
David Bowie passed away just over a year ago. It was a tough death for many to process — myself included — partially because in his final weeks Bowie released an album that … Read the rest