The Hold Steady Top This Morning’s New Album Announcements

Looks like it's going to be another big day for new-album announcements. Within an hour this morning, I already had a slew of them to compile — topped by...

Black Creek Reign Want You To Run Away With Them Tonight

Black Creek Reign and some friends serve up the soundtrack to your summer getaway with their latest single Run Away — showcasing today on Tinnitist. Teeming with laid-back grooves, sunny vibes...

Weekend Mixtape | 206 Songs That Prove Less Is Not Always More (Side 4)

Last weekend included Record Store Day. Next week brings another Bandcamp Friday. So you might have reasonably expected this week to be the relatively calm eye in the middle...

Midweek Mixtape | 136 Songs That Are Too Hot To Handle (Side 1)

It's way too hot to work today. Thankfully, I don't think anybody in their right mind would view anything I do as meaningful employment that contributes to society. Unlike...

The Oot N’ Oots | Pets: Exclusive Video Premiere

The Oot N' Oots celebrate our four-legged friends in their delightful new single and animated video Pets — premiering exclusively on Tinnitist. A preview of the family-friendly B.C. band's upcoming album...

Weekend Mixtape | 180 Songs To Help You Celebrate Another Friday (Side 8)

Well, that week flew by. Which beats the alternatives, I guess. Either way, glad it's over. Time for a beer. While I do that, get comfortable with 180 new...

Groover Playlist 77 | Today’s Lucky Numbers

LohAarano light the fuse, Bloom 604 double down, Panaviscope make a heroic effort, Three & Me work their magic, The Wildwood Family share a piece of the Roch and...

Ojiji Strikes While The Iron Is Blazing

Rupert (Ojiji) Harvey brings the heat in more ways than one on his new single and video Blazing Iron — showcasing today on Tinnitist. As fans already know, the Canadian reggae...

Area Resident’s Album Of The Week: Andy Trithardt | I Am A Unique Flower

Three's the charm for Andy Trithardt. The Toronto theatre scene actor, sound designer, composer, musician and performer quietly dropped his third solo album in December — a lovely vinyl...

Jeff Gunn Welcomes You To His Momentous Occasion

Jeff Gunn aims to inspire with his latest single and video Spiritus Momentous (Never Give Up Opus 2) — showcasing today on Tinnitist. Firmly footed on Gunn’s signature percussive rhythms and...

Thursday Mixtape (Side 1) | 109 Songs And Not A Loser In The Bunch

Tomorrow is another Bandcamp Friday. Which means that every singer, musician, producer, band, publicist, manager and label will be pitching new music at me from all sides like some...

Weekend Mixtape | 222 Songs That Will Teach You A Thing Or Two (Side...

My Friday routine: 1 | Haul my tired old-man carcass out of bed (or off the couch where I've been working all night); 2 | Decide between tea and coffee (depending...

John DeNicola | Float On Hope: Exclusive Video Premiere

John DeNicola maps the uncertain trajectory of humanity’s future fate in his psychedelic space-pop single and animated video Float On Hope — premiering exclusively on Tinnitist. The latest release from the...

Tuesday Mixtape | 118 Songs That Will Win You Over (Side 1)

I see the Grammy nominations were announced today. TBH, it's been a long time since I cared about / paid much attention to them. Even so, it was nice...

Monday Mixtape (Side 3) | 62 Songs To Get Your Week Off To A...

Every Monday, I think: This week I'm finally going to buckle down, get organized and really get on top of all the work I have to do. Next thing...

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