You know who’s got The Touch? Stan Bush, that’s who. For the second consecutive album, Stan Bush has released a new version of his hit from the 1986 Transformers movie “The Touch”. The “Power Mix” featured here is a remixRead more…
Tales From the Bargain Bin: Romeo Liquor Store – Switchblade
You’ve gotta respect the tenacity of Toronto band Romeo Liquor Store. I was stunned to learn a couple months ago that they are still playing shows. But I shouldn’t have been. They play a timeless sort of take-no-prisoners bar rock.Read more…
Harvey Danger – Where Have All The Merrymakers Gone?
To many people, Harvey Danger is nothing more than their one big hit “Flagpole Sitta”. It’s a shame, really. There have been plenty of one hit wonders. Especially in the 90’s when it became commonplace for labels to push bandsRead more…
Edgefest 3
“We’re all in the Twilight Zone where everyone thinks it’s still the 90’s” joked Sloan frontman Chris Murphy. In an evening that featured performances by four bands that enjoyed their most commercial success during that decade, it was a chanceRead more…
I Mother Earth – We Got The Love
I Mother Earth was a Can-rock staple in the 90’s. They ruled the airwaves, seemed to constantly be in heavy rotation on Muchmusic and had more hit singles than just about anyone. Led by Jag and Christian Tanna, they wereRead more…
Eve 6 – Speak In Code
Eve 6 scored their first record deal while they were still in high school. Their self-titled debut went to #1 on the modern rock charts on the back of hit single “Inside Out.” Their second album “Horrorscope” spawned the highRead more…
Playlist Monday: 90’s Can-Rock
At Plastic and Wax we enjoy a good playlist. In honour of the upcoming “retro” Edgefest, here’s six slices of 90’s Can-Rock for you. Pure – Anna is a Speed Freak Doughboys – Fix Me The Pursuit of Happiness –Read more…
The Offspring – Live
Twenty years ago The Offspring released Smash: the highest selling independent record of all time. It sold over ten million copies. It brought spawned two humungous hit singles in “Come Out and Play” and “Self-Esteem.” It (along with Green Day’sRead more…
Black Lab – A Raven Has My Heart
I first heard Black Lab in the fall of 1997. Their first single was featured on Toronto radio station 102.1 The Edge’s “Groundbreakers” show where they introduce new songs. (two of the other artists featured that week were Black GrapeRead more…
Tales From the Bargain Bin: Sugar Ray – 14:59
I once heard that Sugar Ray’s album “Floored” was the most returned album of all-time. Fact or myth, it’s not much of a stretch. The lead single off the album was a sunny reggae-tinged pop song called “Fly” and thereRead more…