Video game cover music has become quite the sub genre. Type the name of a video game you like into YouTube’s search engine and there’s a good chance somebody’s got a video of themselves playing a tune from the soundtrack.Read more…
Slimkid3 & DJ Nu Mark
West coast hip hop veterans Slimkid3 formerly of the Pharcyde and DJ Nu Mark of Jurassic 5 have teamed up for a couple of releases. The first release was an EP titled Another Day Another Dollar which can be downloadedRead more…
Playlist Monday: Pick It Up
After such a downer playlist last week, it’s only fair to have something more upbeat this week. Enjoy!
Alestorm – Sunset on the Golden Age
Alestorm’s third and latest full-length “Sunset on the Golden Age” is not your average record. I don’t think there can be a genre of music more ridiculous than “Scottish Pirate Metal” (or “Bacon Powered Pirate Core” as their website claims).Read more…
Twenty Questions or Less with Kill Matilda
We sent Kill Matilda some questions via e-mail and they sent us their responses. Who are you and where are you from? We are Kill Matilda from the snowy northern wastelands of Canada! Why should anyone listen to your music?Read more…
BadBadNotGood – III
BadBadNotGood is an instrumental jazz trio from Toronto. III is their third release and the first one that has all original material. Their previous releases featured covers of various hip hop acts such as A Tribe Called Quest, Old Dirty,Read more…
Superdrag – Head Trip In Every Key
For a band hailing from Knoxville, Tennessee, you may not immediately think of British Invasion-flavoured power pop, but that’s exactly what Superdrag delivers. “Head Trip In Every Key” is the band’s meaty, sophmore release recorded after their debut spawned theirRead more…
Nerd Noise Night
The first Nerd Noise Night was held last summer as an unofficial afterparty for FanExpo at the Horseshoe Tavern and it was hugely successful. So it’s no surprise that the concept returned again this year. Featuring all of the actsRead more…
Sims – Field Notes
Sims of the Doomtree collective is back with his third album, it’s a little short at 7 tracks but I’m not complaining. The Doomtree rappers have consistently put out great songs over the past 10 years. Sims first album LightsRead more…
Playlist Monday: Monday Misery
It’s Monday and even though it’s a holiday (in Canada at least) that doesn’t mean Mondays don’t suck. Misery loves company, so if you’re feeling miserable, here’s six tracks to give you a cold hug.