By Gurman Sahota, January 24 2017 —
The Flaming Lips recently released their 17th delectably weird studio album, Oczy Mlody. But unlike previous releases, the album has no real hook to grab the listener’s attention. The band torments listeners through … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, January 17 2017 —
After nearly five years since the release of their last album, the xx return with their third studio album I See You. The album is an ode to heartbreak, loss and surprising clarity. … Read the rest
While 2016 was generally not a great year for politics, the environment and the many celebrities who passed away, the year was undoubtedly a pretty decent year for music.
Frank Ocean emerged after a four-year hiatus with Blonde, Beyoncé shook … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, November 26 2016 —
Starboy may be the Weeknd’s best work yet. Abel Tesfaye has released an eclectic mix of songs that takes this third album from his slternative R&B niche and moves towards dance and electronic … Read the rest
By Julie Park, November 26 2016 —
Coming nearly five years after the release of her wildly successful debut album, Our Version of Events, Emeli Sandé’s second studio album, Long Live the Angels, presents a compelling collection of tracks showcasing … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, November 1 2016 –
Agnes Obel delivers her third studio album with such panache that it’s difficult to believe it’s just an album. With ample use of instrumentation, Citizen of Glass is a chilling auditory experience for … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, September 27 2016 —
Since 2010, British illustrator-turned-musician Keaton Henson has crooned about love, loss and heartache. His classic wavering vocals and incredibly visual lyrics surely contributed to many post-breakup playlists.
This tone doesn’t change on his … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, September 27 2016 —
Ethiopian singer-songwriter Mewael Hadera — who goes by Moël — currently lives in Calgary and has just released his first EP, Ellipsis.
The four-track release features the calm, relaxed vibes that Moël thrives … Read the rest