Over time people will stop seeking out new music and just listen to their old favourites. I refer to this process as “becoming an old person.” I’ve definitely come close to that. Look at some of the bands I’ve reviewedRead more…
Playlist Monday: Dead Toronto Bands
What happens when a local band without a distribution deal goes belly up? You can’t get their stuff in stores anymore (though the consignment shelf at Soundscapes has all kinds of cool stuff). I wrote about Clothes Make The ManRead more…
Playlist Monday: Kickin’ It Old-School
Frequent readers to the blog will notice that Craig tends to be the rap/hip-hop guy around here while I spend most of my time writing about 90’s alt-rock bands and various types of metal. Back in the day though IRead more…
Playlist Monday – Same sample
I found this collection of songs on my computer that I had collected together for sharing the same sample. It’s always interesting to hear each artists different take on the same sound.
Playlist Monday: Covered
As I mentioned in my post about Butch Walker’s sweet, sweet cover of Eye of the Tiger, a playlist of genre-hopping covers would make a great listen. Here’s six unconventional takes on some great songs. The Lost Fingers – PumpRead more…
Playlist Monday – Empty Beats
When I tell people I listen to hip hop they sometimes ask me what’s the difference between hip hop and rap, my answer is simple, there is no such thing as instrumental rap. When I was younger I would sayRead 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!
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.
Playlist Monday
With a similar theme to Jon’s 90’s Can Rock Playlist I have put together a collection of some of my favourite Canadian hip-hop tracks. Most of these are from early 2000’s but there are a couple of more recent onesRead more…
Playlist Monday: Bidding Farewell To An Old Friend
This week’s Playlist Monday is a sadder story than most. At the beginning of this month, I returned to my hometown of London Ontario to say goodbye to a family member. My dog Gizmo, 16 years old, had clearly beenRead more…