[Introducing] – The Rest
Whether ranging from folk to frenetic indie rock, The Rest’s songs sound like a new day exploding over and over again, each moment carefully leading up to the next.
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[Introducing] – SolarSolar
One of SolarSolar’s key influences – and the first comparison that came to my mind – is the almost unreasonably brilliant Swedish electro-pop duo The Knife. Both bands trade in intricate, multi-layered shenanigans that sound stunning.
[Listen/Download] – The Soirée – “Animals”
TweetShareOntario’s The Soirée dropped their “Marathons” EP last month, it is a must have for anyone who likes solid free music. “Animals,” the first single from it brings about a new pop sensibility to a band that previously seemed to have more focus on indie hooks and acoustic integrity. This song reminds me immensely of [...]
[Listen/Download] – Arks – “Ontario”
TweetShare Arks’ “Ontario” is an unorthodox song that finds a way to both draw us in and awe us at the same time. The Strongest aspect of “Ontario” is by far the emotionally driven lead guitar and how it practically takes the role traditionally held by lyrics. I’ve always had a soft spot for a [...]
[Listen/Download] – Owen Pallett – “Heartland”
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[Listen/Download] – City And Colour – “Bring Me Your Love”
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[Introducing] – The Barettas
TweetShare When you’re in a band with an average age of 22 you might expect to have a little energy. If that band is made up of 3 women straight out of a decaying and gritty steeltown like Hamilton, Ontario, then the energy goes up. If one of the band members travels daily into the [...]
[Listen/Download] – Strider Hero – “Strider Hero EP”
TweetShare I’m starting to get backlogged with music submissions now, and whilst I still listen to everything that gets sent to me, I’m delayed in actually getting to post the stuff I like, which is currently about 70% good, 30% alright, and 12% terrible. Obviously Toronto, Canada’s Strider Hero made it into that highly prestigious [...]
