20 Random Thoughts on the 2020 Grammy Awards
Every year when I watch the televised absurdity of the Grammy Awards, I think the same thing: I am so glad I don't have to cover this crap live...
Next Week in Music | Jan. 27 – Feb. 2 • The Short List:...
It's another one of those weeks where there are two kinds of albums being released: The ones I care about, and the ones the rest of the world cares...
Next Week in Music | Jan. 27 – Feb. 2 • The Long List:...
There are more than 160 albums, EPs and singles being released next week. Mark your calendars and pre-order your favourites — but don’t blame me if things change at...
Next Week in Music | Jan. 27 – Feb. 2 • On TV
Michael Stipe finally comes out of hiding, Little Big Town and Kelsea Ballerini make the rounds, Billie Eilish tears up her ACL, K-popsters invade and more — all headed...
Blackie & The Rodeo Kings | King Of This Town
THE PRESS RELEASE
"Critically acclaimed, Juno Award-winning Blackie and the Rodeo Kings – Tom Wilson, Stephen Fearing and Colin Linden – will celebrate their 25th year together in 2020 and...
The Black Lips | Sing In A World That’s Falling Apart
THE PRESS RELEASE
"Atlanta underground rock provocateurs Black Lips have announced their new LP The Black Lips Sing In A World That’s Falling Apart. Boasting an unapologetic southern-fried twang, the...
Bart Budwig | Another Burn On The AstroTurf
THE PRESS RELEASE
Another Burn On The AstroTurf was recorded over five days by a seven-piece band inside the OK Theater. It’s a melancholy rhapsody that recalls the uncorked rock...
Andy Shauf | The Neon Skyline
THE PRESS RELEASE
"Few artists are storytellers as deft and disarmingly observational as Andy Shauf. The Toronto-based, Saskatchewan-raised musician's songs unfold like short fiction: they're densely layered with colorful characters...
13 Crowes | Solway Star
THE PRESS RELEASE
"Working Class Rock n' Roll hailing from South West Scotland. Angry, Heartfelt, No frills straight up Rock n Roll complete with subtle digs to the system, somewhere...
Get ’Em While They’re Hot | Seven Albums You Should Hear Today
Another Friday looms. And you know that that means: Another tsunami of new releases. But before that musical wave crashes into your world and deluges your playlist, here are...
Stephen Malkmus’ Traditional Techniques Tops Today’s Album Announcements
Stephen Malkmus has never struck me as much of a traditionalist. So colour me intrigued to find out the ex-Pavement foreman has titled his March 6 album Traditional Techniques...
Submission Accomplished | Three Decent Indie Albums From The Virtual Stack
Thanks to the inexplicable popularity of my Submit Music page, I always have dozens of albums, EPs, singles and videos stacked up like virtual cordwood, awaiting my perusal. Here...
No Ones & Alicia Keys Top Today’s Album Announcements
There are two kinds of people in this world — or at least in my world: Those who care about a new album from Alicia Keys, and those who...
Back Stories | My Album Reviews From Jan. 21, 2000
Two decades ago, new albums from Jay-Z, Shelby Lynne, Modest Mouse and others were spinning away in my portable CD player. Here’s what I had to say about them...
Sass Jordan’s Rebel Moon Blues Tops Today’s Album Announcements
Sass Jordan hasn't put out a solo album in a decade. But the Can-rock queen's upcoming album Rebel Moon Blues is more than worth the wait. Trust me; I've...
