20 Questions With Justine Blanchet
Justine Blanchet puts her heart into her work. In more ways than one. The Montreal country-pop singer just released her 10th single Heart Less, a girl-meets-bad-boy story of loving,...
Rewinding 2022 | Tinnitist’s Top Mixtape Tracks: October
Asking me to pick my favourite songs of the year is like asking a competitive eater to name their favourite hot dogs. After the first 25,000, it becomes kind...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
I’m trying to think of the first time I got an album with a poster inside. I certainly remember becoming aware that some did, I just didn't have any...
DIY Discovery | JJ’s Music Retaliation (Part 2)
Some musicians are eccentric. Others are eclectic. Still others are enigmatic. But few combine all those qualities — along with several other brilliantly bizarre traits — quite like the...
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
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...
Rewinding 2022 | Tinnitist’s Top Mixtape Tracks: March
Asking me to pick my favourite songs of the year is like asking a competitive eater to name their favourite hot dogs. After the first 25,000, it becomes kind...
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...
Thunder Pie | Wintersong
The rain is coming down in sheets. As I turn the corner by the church down the street from the house, I see this young mom with an umbrella...
Thunder Pie | After All This Time
“To love is to burn, to be on fire.” – Jane Austen
Charlie crushes back into the dirty bean bag chair in front of the TV glow. I watch him...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Headband On The Run!
When we think of 1980s fashion accessories, we think of leg warmers, zipper ties, Swatches and fingerless gloves. But a vintage KISS advertisement about their 1980 album Music From...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
Twice Luba has surprised me. The first time was when she was on a Canada Day concert bill along with The Box, Tragically Hip, Kim Mitchell and (I think)...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel: A Tale Of Two Troubadours
Elton John famously played the Troubadour in West Hollywood twice. The first show was a triumph signifying his ascent to superstardom. The second was a special anniversary show five...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
I’ve always been fascinated by the inner groove. You know — the inside, non-music part of the record where the grooves end and your stylus starts kicking up against...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Diss Tracks
John Lennon could be really pissy. This week I scored a quadraphonic copy of his 1971 classic Imagine. I don't have the 2021 "ultimate mix" 2LP special release, so...
