Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
I have been looking for a copy of Canned Heat’s 1969 album Hallelujah because I love the song Time Was. So I was just looking to see what else...
Back Stories | My 2011 Feature on Robert Johnson’s 100th Birthday
Since May 8 is blues icon Robert Johnson’s birthday, it seems like a good time to resurrect this piece I wrote back in 2011 for his centenary. In hindsight,...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
Last week I had a bash at finding one great song for each artist or group listed in the 21 most-hated of all time. I didn't quite manage it...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
Last year a very controversial list came out — the 21 most hated bands of all time. The list was compiled an online lifestyle magazine using data culled from...
20 Questions With Adam Cousins
Adam Cousins knows a thing or two about small-town living, hard working and country music dreaming. Born and raised in a tight-knit Ontario community, the emerging singer-songwriter released his...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
Last week I went on a bit of a non-used spree at a local record shop I don’t frequent as often as I should. Bought about 10 albums. When...
20 Questions With Emilio Palame
Emilio Palame is one swingin’ cat. A highly regarded pianist, vocalist, producer, composer and arranger for 45 years, he has worked with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Paul Williams, Connie...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
When somebody sends me something they're proud of writing, I can be a real ass.
I've been a journalist and an editor for too many years and I struggle to...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
By the time I released my second Area Resident album, I had a pretty good peek behind the curtain when it comes to how my favourite albums came to...
Back Stories | My 2012 Interview With John Prine
I was lucky enough to speak to John Prine back in 2012, shortly after he turned 65. He was every bit as charming, dry-witted and openhearted as you'd expect...
Back Stories | My John Prine Concert Review From 2012
Back in 2012, I reviewed John Prine in concert. It turned out to be one of the most popular live reviews I ever wrote, based on the number of...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
I never really understood the passion for mono until I read about and heard those Beatles remasters from 2014.
There's just something to be said for hearing music the way...
20 Questions With Wood Willow
Wood Willow are about to make their intentions known. On April 22, the Oklahoma City roots outfit founded and fronted by singer-guitarist Joel Parks and singer-mandolin player Becca Herrod...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
One of the things I try to do with my own Area Resident album covers is maintain consistency. All my artwork is by Andrew King of Ottawa, Ont., and...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
The closest I ever came to getting suspended from school happened when I was in Grade 12. It was "team and group photo day" for the yearbook, so my...
