Bullfrog | High Flyer
WHAT I SAY: Screw imitation; authenticity is really the sincerest form of flattery. And blues-rock bands don't come much more authentic-sounding than Bullfrog, this long-serving power trio from Italy....
Lee Hazlewood’s Woodchucks | Cruisin’ For Surf Bunnies
WHAT I SAY: These boots were made for surfin'. Reportedly unearthed from the back of Lee Hazlewood's tape archive, these dozen gently twangin' instrumentals find the underground icon hitting...
Zapruder | Zapruder
WHAT I SAY: It's a magic bullet, all right. Fearsome French post-everything unit Zapruder's self-titled sophomore album — their first release since their singer relocated to Canada — zigs...
Next Week in Music | Nov. 25-Dec. 2, 2018
Here are the major album releases, TV appearances, anniversaries and other events coming up in the next seven days. Mark your calendars and pre-order your favourites — but don’t...
Indie Roundup (Get Some Edition) | Five Freaky Friday Finds
U.N. Jefferson get down, Daniel Romano gets his freak on (again), Bad Animal get destructive, Jean-Michel Blais gets kicked out and more in today's Roundup. A man, a plan,...
DIY Discovery | Telemonster
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...
Finders/Keepers | Three Great Recent Albums You Might Have Missed
Today's finds: Recent gems from Greek rockers The Callas and Sonic Youth's Lee Ranaldo, Mississippi blues scion Cedric Burnside and London dance masters Skeewiff. Get up for the downstroke.
The...
Indie Roundup (All-Canada Edition) | Three Homegrown Videos To Salute Today
Tom Wilson re-introduces himself, JD Era rolls his own way and more in today's Roundup. Do geese see God?
1 | Tom Wilson has been through an identity crisis –...
Quick Hits | Six News Stories From Around the Interwebs
Today's headlines: Punk Rock Bowling sets up a new frame, Drake makes it rain, Joe Perry takes five, APC do AC/DC, Weezer go black and more.
1 | This year's...
Mini Pop Kids Take Flight Across Canada | Sponsored Post
Don’t miss your chance to Take Flight with Canada’s best-selling kid’s music group! The Mini Pop Kids are heading out on tour across Canada with their brand-new album.
The Mini...
Indie Roundup | Three Tracks to Top Off Your Tuesday
Full Throttle Baby dumb it down, Rosalyn comes to the rescue and Victory Chimes spin to win in today's Roundup. Come on, big money! No whammies! No whammies!
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Indie Roundup | Four New Tracks To Make Monday Complete
Rick & Morty get stabbed by clipping., Nightwish look back, Olivia Castriota has it rough and Pearl & The Oysters hit the Sunshine State in today's Roundup. Welcome back...
Finders/Keepers | Three Amazing Albums To Discover Today
Today's finds: Country weirdos Those Poor Bastards, London dance-punks oh800 and African groovers Baba Commandant & The Mandingo Band. Let's get right down to it:
Those Poor Bastards
Inhuman Nature
MY ASSESSMENT:...
Soup, Capes & Ice Shows | The Tinnitist Interviews Rick Wakeman
Prog fans know Rick Wakeman has a way with a keyboard line. Turns out he can also handle a punchline.
Like countless others, I learned that watching Wakeman's hilariously ribald...
DIY Discovery | One In The Chamber
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 today's instalment of...
