Now Hear This: Tricot | 10
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Tricot is a Japanese all-female alternative rock band formed in historical and cultural city Kyoto on Sept. 1, 2010. They started to expand their career...
Now Hear This: The Spits | VI
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Ripping through a portal from the basements of Kalamazoo, The Spits’ VI has arrived. This full-length self-recorded album ranges from the weird to the wild....
Next Week in Music | Jan. 2-8 • New Books
Adele, Vashti Bunyan, Rush and Simple Minds — along with musical visits to Louisiana and Cambodia — open the cover on 2023. Read all about ’em:
Themes For Great Cities:...
Albums Of The Week: Hotel Mira | I Am Not Myself
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Following their recent string of chart-topping singles, Hotel Mira — the venerable West Coast quartet steered by frontman/songwriter Charlie Kerr — have returned with the...
Albums Of The Week: The Murlocs | Rapscallion
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “The sixth full-length from The Murlocs, Rapscallion is a coming-of-age novel in an album form, populated by an outrageous cast of misfit characters: Teenage vagabonds...
Albums Of The Week: Luther Dickinson | Magic Music For Family Folk
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Magic Music For Family Folk, the new album from Luther Dickinson of North Mississippi Allstars, features the singer-songwriter's rendition of favorite songs from his childhood...
Classic Album Review: Shuggie Otis | In session: Great Rhythm & Blues
This came out in 2002 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
Shuggie Otis hasn’t made...
Next Week in Music | Aug. 26 – Sept. 1 • 150 New Releases...
There are more than 150 albums, EPs and singles being released between now and Friday. But don't worry; things will pick up after Labour Day, when the music biz...
Albums Of The Week: Coley Park | Devil Tree Reissue
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Devil Tree is a groovy, soulful country-psych gem from Reading’s Coley Park — and second of three wonderful albums the band recorded between 2002-2006 in...
DIY Discovery | Sis
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...
Richard Davies & The Dissidents | Human Traffic
Every sideman has his day eventually. Today it's Richard Davies’ turn. The singer-guitarist — not to be confused with his Supertramp namesake — has worked with the likes of...
Classic Album Review: Pope John Paul II | Abbà Pater
This came out in 1999 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
And they say William...
Albums Of The Week: Weezer | SZNZ: Autumn
Yep, it's true. Summer's officially over. I learned this the hard way today, after trying to work outside for a while and being forced back inside by chilly fingers.
Granted,...
Flavours & Vibes Serves Up A Satisfying Musical Menu In Brampton
Flavours & Vibes will bring a sumptuous mix of uplifting sounds to Brampton’s The Rose Mainstage on Feb. 22, 2024, in an evening of songs and sensations headlined by...
Classic Album Review: Butthole Surfers | Butthole Surfers + PCPPEP
This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
“There’s a time to...
