Published on August 20th, 2019 | by Nerhys
Artist: RaritySong: “A Numbness”Album: SingleBand location: Hamilton Why I like it: Quick-paced post-hardcore. Listen: Artist: The Drew Thomson FoundationSong: “Barbed Wire”Album: SingleArtist location: Toronto Why I like it: Catchy and filled with hooks. Listen: Artist: Off ... Read More →
Published on August 19th, 2019 | by Mathew Kahansky
Artist: The Bobby Lees Song: “GutterMilk” Album/EP: Single Breathless and chaotic garage punk that just about wears the band out within its blistering ~90 second runtime, “GutterMilk” is an electric statement of a single from Woodstock’s ... Read More →
Published on August 15th, 2019 | by Zoe Orion
Artist: Ra Ra RiotSong: DangerousAlbum: Superbloom This track from Ra Ra Riots new album is fun and energetic, with interesting instrumentation and synth choices that keep you on your toes in the best way possible. As ... Read More →
Published on August 13th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Mark Kozelek, best known for his work with Sun Kil Moon, has written a 15-minute song about how America can’t seem to deal with its guns and mass shootings. That makes two such songs, the other ... Read More →
Published on August 13th, 2019 | by Nerhys
Artist: Good in the Dark Song: “Born Under Punches” (Talking Heads cover)Album: SingleBand location: Chicago Why I like it: Catchy, quick-tempo, and sales of the single go towards a great cause Watch: Artist: I Don’t Know How ... Read More →
Published on August 11th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The Rockin’ 1000–the ongoing mega-music collective–are at it again, this time covering “Killing in the Name” by Rage Against the Machine. This performance took place at the Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt, Germany... Read More →
Published on August 10th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
When National Guard troops opened fire on protesting students at Kent State University on May 4, 1970, Neil Young was furious. The photos published in Life magazine made him even angrier. Feeling powerless to do anything ... Read More →
Published on August 8th, 2019 | by Zoe Orion
Artist: Girl WildeSong: I Don’t Wanna Die This is some serious alt-pop gold! With big synths and irresistible melodies, LA based Alex Barnes (aka Girl Wilde) has created something absolutely electrifying. Find this and three other ... Read More →
Published on August 7th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
As of today, it’s been 13 years, 3 months, and 5 days in Tool released their last album, 10,000 Days. It’ll be another 23 days until the new album–the most anticipated record of the year (The ... Read More →
Published on August 6th, 2019 | by Nerhys
Artist: A Tribe Called RedSong: “Ba Na Na” feat. Oadario, Haviah Mighty, and Chippewa TravellersAlbum: SingleBand location: Ottawa Why I like it: Mixing modern hip-hop and traditional indigenous music Listen: Artist: Hoodie AllenSong: “Hell of a ... Read More →
Published on August 5th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
US Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell–you know, one of Trump’s biggest lapdogs and the self-described Grim Reaper for so much legislation–has a problem with any new laws that might harden the US electoral system against hacking ... Read More →
Published on August 3rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
After years of holding out, Tool’s entire catalogue is available for streaming on all platforms. Why did it take this long? Let’s ask Maynard: “Our obsession with, and dream of, a world where BetaMax and Laser ... Read More →
Published on August 2nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Earlier this week during an appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Bird and the Bee was joined by Dave Grohl on drums as they ran through a couple of Van Halen songs. ... Read More →
Published on August 1st, 2019 | by Zoe Orion
Artist: Jeremy ZuckerSong: Oh, Mexico This track is intimate and gorgeous with its finger picking, layered vocals, and interesting textures. The ending grows in to a magical space that is almost celebratory in contrast with the ... Read More →
Published on July 30th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Take Donald Trump in American, Boris Johnson in the UK, and junk TV on almost every channel, there’s plenty of despair to go around. Enter Picsel with their new song, “Fucked Society.” This track from their ... Read More →
Published on July 30th, 2019 | by Nerhys
Artist: Bring Me the HorizonSong: “Sugar Honey Ice & Tea”Album: SingleBand location: Sheffield, England Why I like it: Quick-paced and aggressive metalcore Watch: Artist: Luke Cyrus HunterSong: “Old School Jams”Album: SingleArtist location: Toronto Why I like ... Read More →
Published on July 29th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
This song has been a summer staple since its release in the middle 80s. Here’s a hard(ish) rock update of the song from Canadian band Midnight Desires. (Via FYIMusicNews.ca)... Read More →
Published on July 29th, 2019 | by Mathew Kahansky
Artist: Pacer Song: “Rapture” Album/EP: Single Slick alt rock with an edgier punk leaning – especially notable in the vocal delivery and noisy bridge breakdown – “Rapture” is a strong offering from Torontonian newcomers Pacer. Thick, ... Read More →
Published on July 25th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Lil Nas X and “Old Town Road” has sat atop the Billboard 100 Hot 100 Singles Chart for a record 17 weeks. It’s unstoppable. Even Blondie can escape it. See? More at Ultimate Classic Rock... Read More →
Published on July 25th, 2019 | by Zoe Orion
Artist: KongosSong: TomorrowAlbum: 1989 pt 2 Kongos have an unforgettably unique sound marked by a perfect mix of acoustic and electric as well as interesting rhythms influenced by the drummers of burundi. This track leans more ... Read More →
Published on July 23rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Boris Johnson, he of the rumbled hair and ribald insult, is now the prime minister of the UK and will be the guy to lead the country through Brexit. Good luck with that, dude. This brings ... Read More →
Published on July 23rd, 2019 | by Nerhys
Artist: Live WellSong: “Beach Time”Album: SingleBand location: New York Why I like it: Upbeat pop-punk Watch: Artist: HuntingSong: “Gold Day”Album: SingleBand location: Vancouver Why I like it: Laid-back indie rock Listen: Artist: Alone I WalkSong: “Get ... Read More →
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