Asomvel | World Shaker
I love Motörhead as much as the next guy — assuming, of course, that the next guy isn't a member of Asomvel. Then I'm definitely a distant second. These British...
Combo Chimbita | Ahomale
This is not your mother's Latin dance band — unless your ma likes to brew up a batch of Ayahuasca, wash it down with a handful of peyote buttons...
Filthy Friends | Emerald Valley
Supergroups come and go. And for the most part, that's just fine. But every now and then you want one to come back. Like Filthy Friends, the all-star collaboration...
The Dream Syndicate | These Times
Name your favourite band from 1982. Where are they now? Long gone? Reliving the glory days in a casino? Raking in mega-bucks on a stadium tour? Either way, chances...
The Wildhearts | Renaissance Men
If you've never heard of The Wildhearts, I pity you as I would the village idiot. And I am willing to bet you're from North America. For some reason...
Bad Religion | Age of Unreason
Well, we all knew this was coming. Of course, we didn't know it would take this long. Or that it would be this good. Age of Unreason, the 17th...
Corey Hart | Dreaming Time Again
When you only release a handful of songs every handful of years, they should be incredible. Magical. Unforgettable. Essential. Unfortunately, none of these words apply to the songs on...
Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul | Summer of Sorcery
Screw politics; let's dance! If there's a motto to Summer of Sorcery, that's it. And really, isn't that everything you really need or want from rock ’n’ roll gypsy...
Vampire Weekend | Father of the Bride
In their 20s, everybody desperately wants to be cool. And being cool always involves a lot of rules: Do this, say that, never wear this, don't admit you enjoy...
Playing Catch-Up | Six Recent Albums You Should Hear
There have been so many albums released lately — and more importantly, so many good albums — that I can't keep up with them all. After all, I am just...
Rewinding April | The 28 Best Albums of The Month
It is just me, or is the year flying by? It seems like just last week when I compiled the best albums for March. Then I woke up today...
From the Mailbag | Four Worthy Canadian Releases To Start Your Week
So much music, so little time. It could almost be the motto of this site. Every day I get a few dozen albums, EPs, singles and videos sent my...
DIY Discovery | Sister Wanzala
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...
Next Week in Music | April 29-May 5 • 100 New Releases Headed Your...
There are nearly 100 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 the...
Next Week in Music | April 29-May 5, 2019 • New Books
I couldn't read music if you put a gun to my head. But I have no trouble reading about music. Here are the biographies, memoirs and other music-related books...
