Classic Album Review: Pizzicato Five | The International Playboy & Playgirl Record

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):   For a long time,...

Classic Album Review: Various Artists | ZeD: Live Off The Floor

This came out in 2004 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   For my money, there’s...

Classic Album Review: Various Artists | You’re Soaking In It

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):   Damn it! Listen to...

Classic Album Review: The Gathering | How To Measure A Planet?

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):   Space is the place,...

Next Week in Music | March 11-17 • On TV

Paul Simon hypes his new limited series, Kacey Musgraves moves some product, Sleater-Kinney make Jimmy Fallon yell 'Come on! That's how you do it!’, Glen Hansard gets your weekend...

Classic Album Review: Frank Black & The Catholics | Pistolero

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):   Now that he’s more...

Albums Of The Week: Danny Brown | Quaranta

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Detroit spitter Danny Brown is a fan favourite for a reason. Few MCs have taken true-blue lyrical ferocity and draped it in a persona as...

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: Various Artists | International Pop Overthrow

This came out in 1998 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   If you listen to...

Classic Album Review: Various Artists | Songs For The Jet Set Vol. 2

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):   “Good morning, special agent...

Classic Album Review: BR549 | Tangled In The Pines

This came out in 2004 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   You have to hand...

Albums Of The Week: Flamango Bay | Mascara EP

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “L.A. group Flamango Bay’s second EP Mascara was inspired by the riot grrl movement, Mitski’s Bury Me At Makeout Creek and bands like X-Ray Spex...

Next Week in Music | March 4-10 • On TV

Norah Jones and Jack Antonoff's Bleachers make the rounds, Ariana Grande is your date on Saturday night, New Kids drop in on Kelly and Billie Eilish leads the Oscar...

Thunder Pie | Night Bird

Night birds come and go without sound. That’s why no one knows about them. The sky being dark, they move unseen, undetected. Unknown. Of course, the moon and the...

Albums Of The Week: The Smile | Wall Of Eyes

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “The Smile’s new album Wall Of Eyes is the followup to the band’s 2022 debut LP A Light For Attracting Attention, which received critical acclaim...

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