Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
There are a handful of possible reasons behind a decision to buy a live album.
I recently picked up Fully Plugged In by Daniel Romano Outfit because I had tickets...
Read An Exclusive Excerpt From Bad Gardening Advice: Winnipeg Music Reviews From Artist Redacted...
I am ashamed of many things in this life. So many things, in fact, that naming them all would easily consume every moment I have left in this cursed...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | I’m Good, It’s OK
I can only think of three mainstream acts where none of the original members have done a solo album or been part of a significant, successful, long-running splinter group:...
Back Stories | Remembering Jim Morrison
I wrote this feature about Doors singer Jim Morrison on the 40th anniversary of his 1971 death. I was fortunate enough to talk to two of his surviving bandmates,...
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...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Ugh, Let’s Make A Record
Even in the throes of writer's block or technical difficulties, I can’t imagine having to be forced to make an album. It’s usually something I get very excited about....
20 Questions With Nancy Ruth
Nancy Ruth first brightened up this site when she shared her romantic single Turn the Lights Back Down back in August. Today, the globe-trotting, high-flying jazz singer-songwriter and pianist...
20 Questions With Devon
If Devon’s name rings a bell, no wonder: She introduced herself in these pages just a couple of weeks ago by premiering her self-assured new single Want To Know...
Waiting For Eugene: My Visit To The Punk Rock Museum
Eugene Hütz is more than half an hour late. Which is exactly how it should be.
It's a hot Friday afternoon in Las Vegas, and I've just arrived in the...
Rewinding 2019 (So Far) | The Top Videos
I have said it before. I am saying it again: If there's one thing I've learned from running this site, it's that people love music videos. And here's the...
20 Questions With Chris Grey
A few weeks back, Chris Grey shared his latest video and single Reasons on the site. Today, the up-and-coming alt-R&B popster tackles my unreasonable questions. Read all about it:
Introduce...
20 Questions With Alexis Taylor
Earlier this summer, Alexis Taylor shared her latest single and video Cool With That right HERE. Today, the country-pop singer-songwriter and rising star is cool with answering my dumb...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
I actually buy a lot of albums based solely on the cover art. The first time this happened was when I spotted a copy of The Pod by Ween...
Rewinding April | The 28 Best Albums of The Month
It is just me, or is the year flying by? It seems like just last week when I compiled the best albums for March. Then I woke up today...
Read Another Exclusive Excerpt From 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts
My buddy David McPherson’s latest book 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts recently hit shelves. To mark the occasion, this week he's letting me share a few of the stories...
