By Jason Herring, June 18 2015 —
Owen Pallett is a busy man. Over the last few years, the Canadian violinist and composer released In Conflict, his fourth full-length album, toured with Arcade Fire in support of their album Reflektor … Read the rest
By Emilie Medland-Marchen, June 11 2015 —
Edmonton synth-pop duo Purity Ring are returning to their home province after touring their sophomore album another eternity. The group combines Corin Roddick’s electronic atmospheres with Megan James’ dreamy vocalizations into music the … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, June 4 2015 —
Montreal-based art-pop band Braids underwent a lot of change before constructing their new album, Deep in the Iris. After parting ways with keyboardist Katie Lee during recording sessions for their previous record, Flourish//Perish, … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, March 5 2015 —
Canadian indie sweetheart Dan Mangan is loved across the country for his thought-provoking albums and engaging live shows.
But when Mangan and his band set out to record their new album, Club Meds, … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, January 15 2015 —
Though Winnipeg is more known for its cold winters than its experimental music, the city is home to a provocative musical fusion.
Winnipeg musician Greg Rekus mixes punk music with acoustic guitar in … Read the rest
By Andy Williams, November 20 2014 —
Canadian producer Ryan Hemsworth’s uncanny ability to combine southern hip hop, indie rock, j-pop and video game samples in his sets has attracted a large following.
He has remixed the work of artists … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, November 13 2014 —
You might not know it by looking at them, but Tokyo Police Club are one of the hardest working bands in music today.
The four-piece band from Newmarket, Ontario released their third full-length … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, October 16 2014 —
Even though he formed the Rural Alberta Advantage in Toronto, lead singer Nils Edenloff has focused much of the group’s efforts on capturing what it’s like to grow up and live in our … Read the rest
By Hayden McBennett, October 16 2014 —
Rosie and the Riveters is a vintage-clad women’s quartet who perform a mix of traditional and original gospel tunes. Delivered with “scintillating choreography, body percussion, complex harmony, humour and the charm of the … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, July 31, 2014 —
With the music industry changing so rapidly, musicians have to do something innovative to stand out. Local duo Brandi Sidoryk and Krista Wodelet of Sidney York are doing just that with their unique … Read the rest