DIY Discovery | Reay

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...

Blasts From The Past: Three CanCon Oldies Rescued From Obscurity

Back in the dark days when CDs were pretty much the only medium for music, I often got on my critical soapbox to lament the vast number of classic...

Rewinding August | The Best Pop & Rock

From Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift to The Hold Steady and Volbeat, the pop and the rock were plentiful in August. Here's the toppermost of the poppermost, listed...

Rewinding August | The Best Indies

From Australian oddballs to charismatic Canadians, there was no shortage of essential indie fare in August. Here's the best of the bunch, listed in alphabetical order. Just click on...

Rewinding August | The Best Oldies

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

Rewinding August | The Best Covers

Everybody loves a great cover tune. And if there's one thing better than a great cover tune, it's a whole album of them. Here are the best tribute discs...

Rewinding August | The Best Blues & Roots

From country and blues legends to gospel kings, it was another strong month for roots music. Here are the top releases in alphabetical order — just click on the...

Rewinding August | The Best Loudness

How do they do it? Volume, baby. Here are the loudest metal, punk and rawk offerings of the month, listed in alphabetical order. Just click on the cover picture...

Rewinding August | The Best Rap, Soul & Funk

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 August's finest, freakiest and...

Back Stories | My 2011 Interview With Liam Gallagher

Does it feel like it's been 10 years since Oasis broke up? Because it has been. Exactly 10 years, as a matter of fact. On Aug. 28, 2009, years...

Back Stories | My 2008 Interview With Noel Gallagher

Does it feel like it's been 10 years since Oasis broke up? Because it has been. Exactly 10 years, as a matter of fact. On Aug. 28, 2009, years...

Bad Flamingo | The Tinnitist Interview

They are mavericks. Renegades. Outlaws. Enigmatic loners with no names, no pasts, no places they call home. They play by their own rules, take orders from no one, respect...

Back Stories | David Clayton-Thomas Talks Woodstock in 2009

Timing is everything. Just ask David Clayton-Thomas. This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of his Woodstock performance with Blood, Sweat & Tears. So there's no better time for the...

Rewinding July | The Best Rock & Pop

Need some new sounds to soak up along with those summer rays? You could do worse than July's pop and rock releases. Here's the best of the bunch, listed...

Rewinding July | The Best Indies

Looking for something different? Look no further. There was no shortage of essential indie rock to hear in July. Here's the best of the bunch, listed in alphabetical order....

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