Canadian Alternative & Indie Guide | Author Interview
For every great band that rises to immortality, countless more fall through the cracks of history into sonic oblivion.
This is especially true in Canada. With all due respect to...
DIY Discovery | Tilde
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there's nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to the latest instalment...
Indie Roundup (Family Feud Edition) | Oct. 22, 2018
They say families that play together stay together. I don't know about that. But I do know these two families sent me their latest videos and albums. So I'm...
Back Stories | My Expanded 2011 Interview with Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready
On Oct. 22 1990, Pearl Jam reportedly played their first show at Seattle's Off Ramp. The 28th anniversary of that gig seems as good a day as any to...
DIY Discovery | Destroy Boys
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there's nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to the latest instalment...
Coney Hatch’s Andy Curran | The Tinnitist Interview
With Coney Hatch, there's a second time for everything.
Some 35 years after opening for Iron Maiden on their World Piece Tour, the Can-rock vets are right back where they...
Back Stories (Legalization Edition) | My 2011 Chat With Ziggy Marley
I can think of no better day than today to revisit my 2011 interview with Ziggy Marley. Here it is, slightly edited (but not blunted):
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Ziggy Marley is...
DIY Discovery | Cloud Seeder
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there's nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to the latest instalment...
DIY Discovery | Mythical Motors
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there's nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to the latest instalment...
Now & Then | Danny Michel’s White & Gold + Four Old Faves
I’ve been reviewing Danny Michel albums almost as long as he's been making them. And if he's made a bad one, I haven't heard it. So along with reviewing...
DIY Discovery | Adrian Whitehead
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there's nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to another instalment of...
DIY Discovery | Steven Graves
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there's nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome back to DIY Discovery,...
Mike Plume | The Tinnitist Interview
It took an intervention to get Mike Plume back on tour.
No, not THAT kind of intervention. The singer-songwriter didn't need rehab. He needed to be reminded the road is...
DIY Discovery | The Crooked
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there's nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome back to DIY Discovery,...
DIY Discovery | The 1984 Draft
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there's nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to DIY Discovery, where...
