Thunder Pie | Slightly Blue Comets Up for Anything
“Something I like to do a lot is just sit by water when there’s a current and just stare into the water. I don’t fish, I don’t hunt, I...
20 Questions With Glen Foster
If Tinnitist were a bar, Glen Foster would be a regular. The B.C. singer-songwriter and guitar slinger has been a familiar face in these parts, premiering his videos for...
Rewinding March | The 33 Best Albums of The Month
For me, March is when the new year really begins. The Sun is out, the snow is melting, the days are longer, and everyone and everything comes out of...
20 Questions With LambLion
The Canada Day content continues with LambLion, the Americana-rock duo of Oliver and Danka Pigott. A few weeks back, they shared their single and video for Only the Brave...
2018 in Review | Tinnitist’s Top Roots Albums
Top Pick: Richard Thompson | 13 Rivers
Richard Thompson is at his best when he's at his worst. That's patently obvious to anyone who's spent quality time with Shoot Out...
Rewinding 2020 | Tinnitist’s Master List
News flash: I listen to a lot of music. And here's the proof: A list of every album I posted something about in 2020 — or nearly every album;...
DIY Discovery | One In The Chamber
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...
Back Stories | My 2010 Interview With Black Sabbath Bassist Geezer Butler
It was Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler’s birthday on July 17, so it seems like a good time to post my 2010 interview with him. Our chat was set...
Rewinding June | The Best Rock
Blowhards and no-nothings keep saying rock is dead. Clearly, musicians aren't listening — every month, I get another batch of great rock albums. Here are the best that came out...
DIY Discovery | Steven Graves
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 back to DIY Discovery,...
20 Questions With Herr Nox
Some artists defy your expectations. Some artists exceed them. Herr Nox aims to do both. The gothic synth-rocker from rural Quebec creates a dark blend of alternative sounds held...
20 Questions With Grumpy Kitty Boy
There are cat people and dog people. No points for guessing which camp is home to Grumpy Kitty Boy. But don't think you know everything about him based on...
Now & Then | Danny Michel’s White & Gold + Four Old Faves
I’ve been reviewing Danny Michel albums almost as long as he's been making them. And if he's made a bad one, I haven't heard it. So along with reviewing...
20 Questions With Moon
A few weeks back, the men of progressive electro-funksters Moôn were kind enough to launch their out-of-this-world single and video I Need To Know in these pages. Today, they...
20 Questions With Stefano May
Stefano May is a man on the move. In more ways than one. The Italian-born, Florida-based popster's latest single False Horizon is a festival-inspired charmer about finding your inner...
