I don’t usually gravitate towards artists who are Grammy award-winning composers — I’m more into the unsung heroes of the underground. But when this new single from Dennis White (aka Latroit) came across my desk, I couldn’t help myself. The trouble with artists that have been garlanded with awards and positions of music greatness sometimes…
The aim of this column is to try and change the perception of jazz’s rotten public image. Each month, a new resident artist will take over the playlist and help shape what jazz means now. This month David Duffy takes over the mix…
This month we’ve got over an hour in some of the best house and techno that has been submitted to the blog in the last couple of months. New music from Barry Can’t Swim, Joy Anonymous, Sofia Kourtesis, The Chemical Brothers,…
Dutch duo Donna Blue are Danique van Kesteren and Bart van Dalen. They make vintage-inspired indie that is fuelled by romance, nostalgia and strange dreams. What’s not to like about that? Their sensual new single, “Fantasy Girl,” is the first taster of…
Time to sail into the weekend with this absolute gem of a study beats track by Ugandan-born Belgian-based producer, Halibab Matador. He’s just released “Souvenirs” — the lead single off of his debut album which blends elements of jazz, soul,…
Originally from Bogota, Colombia, María Mónica Gutiérrez (aka Montañera or “Mountainess”) began writing her new album as a way to explore her identity after a difficult move to London. The move left her feeling untethered and alone in a strange…
Our favorite LA-based indie and chillwave producer, Kowloon, is back with a brand new track for autumn. “Fish The River Dry” first premiered on KCRW in the states, and Kowloon describes it as a “Talking Heads-inspired ode to the artistic…
Throw it back to the 2000’s and read our nostalgia-tinged review of 50 Cent’s The Final Lap Tour featuring Busta Rhymes and Jeremih. Spoiler alert: it was a banger.
Sled Island 2023 took over Calgary like a hurricane this past week and we’ve got a round-up or artists you gotta check out.
Is Nickelback good? Our intrepid reporter Jarrett Edmund ventures to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and the Saddledome to find out.
Alvvays’ sound is every bit as fresh and contemporary as their first release nearly a decade previous. Read our full live review now.