I don’t usually listen to folk singer-songwriters. But when I do, I listen to Jesca Hoop. In 2010 Jesca Hoop released “Hunting My Dress”. For her U.S. tour, in an opening slot for Eels, she performed as a solo acousticRead more…
Playlist Monday: Halloween Metal
With Halloween less than a week away, it’s now or never for getting into the mood for spooky, occult or downright hellish music. One of the great things about metal is that every day can be Halloween. Here’s a playlistRead more…
Big Sugar – Yardstyle
“Yardstyle” is the latest release from Big Sugar. After taking a lengthy hiatus while bandleader Gordie Johnson was in Texas with Grady focusing on the his heavy blues persona, the band reformed in 2010 and released the heavily reggaefied “RevolutionsRead more…
New Invisible Joy – Pale Blue Day
My first encounter with New Invisible Joy was at a NXNE show at C’est What back in 2000. The Pittsburgh-based four-piece was the first space-rock band I ever saw live. Their music was drenched in reverb and my friend besideRead more…
Fozzy – Do You Wanna Start a War
Fozzy has been fighting an uphill battle since their inception. They originally formed as a cover-band with each member using a pseudonym. Guitarist “The Duke” was actually Rich Ward of Stuck Mojo fame and lead singer Mongoose McQueen was professionalRead more…
Zoom – Power Talk
Before starting Weezer, Rivers Cuomo played in a hair metal band called Zoom. It’s pretty epic. Definitely a far cry from the slacker rock we’re more used to. (image snatched from Weezerpedia)
Night Mistress – Into The Madness
I stumbled upon Poland-based Night Mistress and their debut full-length “The Back of Beyond” while searching online for NWOBHM bands I hadn’t heard before. They stood apart from the pack with their fast-paced ragers, strong guitar leads and incredible vocalRead more…
Death From Above 1979 – The Physical World
Toronto’s bass and drum duo return with their first album after abruptly calling it a day 8 years ago. The band pleasantly shocked fans when they equally as abruptly reunited in 2011, which included a literally riotous SXSW set that sameRead more…
Playlist Monday: Something New
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…
The Atlas Moth – The Old Believer
My first experience with The Atlas Moth was last September at Lee’s Palace. They were the opening act and put their melodic sludge metal on display. While I felt their set was a bit on the long side, as theRead more…