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...
Back Stories | My 2000 Interview With Spencer Davis (RIP)
Various sources are reporting that classic rocker Spencer Davis has died at age 81, following complications from pneumonia. That's a shame. I was fortunate enough to interview him about...
20 Questions With Ariella
Ariella premiered the video for their latest single Terrified right HERE a few weeks back. But don't let that title fool you. The soulful Florida jazz duo aren't scared...
Angie McMahon Blends Flavours With Piano Salt EP
Angie McMahon peppers her beautifully bittersweet songcraft with tasteful covers on the satisfying new EP Piano Salt — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The keyboard-centric followup to her 2019 debut album...
20 Questions With Trevor Sloan
Trevor Sloan took us on a psych-folk trip to the hazy landscapes of memory lane with his album Green Reflections earlier this summer. Today, the Toronto singer-songwriter reflects on...
Back Stories | Ranking The Van Halen Catalogue From Worst To First
I was so busy last week that I not only forgot to post this ranking of Van Halen albums — I totally forgot it even existed. I actually wrote...
20 Questions With Tommy Marz
Tommy Marz released his new EP Chasing Light a couple of weeks ago. The six-song set features five originals — including his single Summer Bummer — along with his...
Next Week in Music | Oct. 12-18 • The Long List: 540 Releases On...
Need something to be thankful for this year? Well, how about the fact that despite everything going wrong in the world, there are still more than 500 new albums,...
20 Questions With Wide Mouth Mason’s Shaun Verreault
Canadian blues-rock veterans Wide Mouth Mason need no introduction — especially not from the likes of me. So I won't give them any. Though I will tell you two...
Back Stories | My Uncut Exclusive 2012 Interview With Van Halen’s David Lee Roth
When Van Halen regrouped (more or less) in 2012 and released the comeback album A Different Kind of Truth, frontman David Lee Roth apparently did just two print interviews....
20 Questions With Helfreya
Helfreya first appeared on my radar back in August, when the Winnipeg prog-metal outfit showcased their ambitious and unique album Shieldmaiden HERE. Today, vocalist Violet Vopni wades into battle...
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...
20 Questions With Paul Reddick
Back in August, Paul Reddick penned a love letter to Italy with his tellingly titled latest album Alive In Italia. Today, Toronto's Juno-winning blues singer, songwriter and harmonica master...
20 Questions With Carol Welsman
Earlier this summer, Carol Welsman invited us to dance with her on her latest album. You can (and should) read all about that HERE. Today, the veteran jazz singer-songwriter...
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...
