DIY Discovery | Jas Frank & the Intoits
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there’s nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to the latest instalment...
Rewinding 2019 | The Busiest Bodies
Back in the '60s and '70s, bands routinely put out two and even three albums a year. Thankfully, there are still a few artists who remember those days —...
Rewinding 2021 | The Long List
Another year, another bajillion albums, EPs, box sets, compilations, anthologies, retrospectives, soundtracks, bootlegs and vinyl reissues. Here's every title that found its way into my ears and onto the...
Stylus Counsel | The Three Dog Night Dilemma
Just like a baby's head, I have a soft spot for Three Dog Night. And just like babies, Three Dog Night records are everywhere. They make you smile, but...
Back Stories | My 2011 + 2012 Interviews With Brian Wilson
The new documentary Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road is something of a trip down memory lane for me.
No, I have never chaufeurred the beloved Beach Boys leader and pop...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | I Saw Her Again
I am a big fan of The Last Podcast On The Left, and recently I was diving into some unheard, older episodes when I got into one about supposedly...
Thunder Pie | The Kitchen In The Daylight
“The cleverest of all, in my opinion, is the man who calls himself a fool at least once a month.”
— Fyodor Dostoevsky
It’s the 4th of July today and everyone is...
20 Questions With Olivia Wik
Olivia Wik is stepping into the spotlight with her new single Let's Dance. Written by the Canadian singer-songwriter and produced by Towers (the duo of Brad Simons and Brandon...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Listen To How The Man Said
I have been devouring the new McCartney: A Life In Lyrics podcast. It's actually very good and features a very natural and relaxed Paul, who shares interesting and honest...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Call Me Ishmael
My recent column about Led Zeppelin concerts sent me on a side quest about drum solos, specifically Moby Dick.
Now there's a thing you don't hear on albums much anymore...
Rewinding 2023 | Tinnitist’s Top Albums: The Long List
Another year, another bajillion albums, EPs, box sets, compilations, anthologies, retrospectives, soundtracks, bootlegs and vinyl reissues. Here's every new release that found its way into my ears and onto...
Back Stories | My 2011 Interview With Lemmy from Motörhead
Like any music journalist, I've been asked the same question countless times: Who are the coolest rock stars you've interviewed? Lemmy from Motörhead is always close to the top...
Meet Stu Reid: Winnipeg’s Gig Poster King
Winnipeg's music scene would not look (or sound) the same without Stu Reid.
Since 1984, the well-known graphic artist, illustrator and self-described music nerd has designed thousands of gig posters...
DIY Discovery | Super 8
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there's nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to today's instalment of...
Rewinding 2019 | The Devastating Truth
Some people enjoy a good cry. I am not one of them — hell, I'm depressed enough most of the time as it is. But every year, I get...
