Features

Sure, you want the funk. You need the funk. You gotta have the funk. But some rap, R&B and soul never hurt either. Here are July's finest, freakiest and...

To be clear, my definition of jazz plays pretty fast and loose. As do a lot of the best albums I found time for in July. Here they are...

From country legends to roots-rock upstarts and Americana icons, July was a pretty good month for fans of the twang. Here are the best titles I came across, listed...

What can I tell you? I'm an old guy who's been listening to way too much music way too loud for way too many decades. I regret nothing. Especially...

Live music is slowly but surely making a comeback — until jackasses who can't obey the rules screw it up for everybody again. In the meantime, enjoy July's top...

Everything old is new again — eventually. Here are the best compilations and reissues that came out in July, listen in alphabetical order. Just click on the cover picture...

For some folks, indie is a sound. For others, it's a business approach. For still others, it's an attitude. For me, it can be some of all three. Ultimately,...

Spoiler alert: I don't even spend a lot of time trying to keep up with the endless onslaught of non-threatening boys and interchangeable starlets trying to monetize their 15...

Summertime and the livin' is easy? Not around here, bub. Based on the number of posts I churned out last month — a grand total of 236 — July...

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...

Good vibes are something we can always use more of. Especially these days. And California's Iration are only too happy to oblige. Earlier this month, the reggae-influenced alt-rock outfit...

Elyse Saunders is ready to break free. The rising country singer-songwriter from Peterborough, Ont., says her upcoming third album — fittingly titled Free — will live up to its...

We've all been uncomfortable in our own skin. But probably not as uncomfortable as Sam Quartin of The Bobby Lees. "When I was younger, I had really bad mental issues...

One fine day in 2002 (or perhaps early 2003), The Turtles came through town to play at the local casino (where else?). So naturally, I took advantage of the...

Alexis Lynn shared her latest single I Can't Relate with me a couple of weeks ago. Today, the Vancouver pop singer and songwriter shares a little more of herself...