Published on May 18th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
If you’re familiar with Beyonce, you might remember the world “surfbort” from the song “Drunk in Love,” a term she says refers to having sex in the bathtub. That’s when Brooklynite Dani Miller had an epiphany. ... Read More →
Published on May 14th, 2019 | by Nerhys
Artist: Drew Holcomb & the NeighborsSong: “Family”Album: SingleBand location: Nashville, Tennessee Why I like it: Fun and upbeat song. Listen: Artist: Sum 41 Song: “Out For Blood”Album: SingleBand location: Ajax Why I like it: High energy punk. ... Read More →
Published on April 24th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Three years after Sum 41’s comeback album, 13 Voices, the band is back with a new record entitled Order in Decline which will be available on July 19. As Sum records go–and this will be number ... Read More →
Published on April 24th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
With Avengers: Endgame set to open this weekend, fans have already snapped up tickets which will add millions more to the Marvel Universe. Ahead of Friday’s debut, the cast put together this somewhat altered version of ... Read More →
Published on April 15th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
WARNING: If you proceed from here, there’s no way that “Baby Shark” will not reverberate through your skull for the rest of the day. Back in November, when EDM’s Jauz heard he’d landed a daytime slot ... Read More →
Published on April 15th, 2019 | by Mathew Kahansky
Artist: Mounties Song: “Hitchin’ Man” Album/EP: Heavy Meta Heavy driving riffs that give way to energetic psych-ey lyrics and an eclectically busy chorus, “Hitchin’ Man” is another musical marvel from beloved supergroup Mounties. The songwriting talents ... Read More →
Published on April 12th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Oh, Internet. You make us laugh. (Via Tom)... Read More →
Published on April 11th, 2019 | by Zoe Orion
Artist: The NationalSong: Light YearsAlbum: I Am Easy To Find This latest taste of The National’s upcoming album I Am Easy To Find is a gentle breeze. This piano track has delicately expressive strings and strikingly ... Read More →
Published on April 9th, 2019 | by Nerhys
Artist: Future HistorySong: “Daily Medicine”Album: ForBand location: Markham Why I like it: Upbeat but with mellow vocals. Listen: Artist: Ex HexSong: “Rainbow Shiner”Album: SingleBand location: Washington DC Why I like it: All female gritty rock. Watch: ... Read More →
Published on April 8th, 2019 | by Mathew Kahansky
Artist: The National Song: “Light Years” Album/EP: I Am Easy to Find A calm yet emotional ballad driven by delicate piano, Matt Berninger’s forever-incredible voice, and a haunting vocal duet nestled cozily within gently swelling strings ... Read More →
Published on April 4th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
One of the last Linkin Park singles to feature Chester Bennington’s lead vocals was “One More Light” from the band’s ninth studio record. Linkin Park Songs has posted this isolated vocals performance to show how powerful ... Read More →
Published on April 4th, 2019 | by Zoe Orion
Artist: Luca FogaleSong: Half-Saved The lyrics of this song, which wrestle with questions he’s had since leaving the Catholic faith ten years ago, are so beautiful and honest and heartbreaking. You can feel that earnestness in ... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Metal is the most universal form of rock’n’roll, reaching into every corner of the planet. When it takes root, it assumes some local flavour–like this. Maybe. (Via Danny)... Read More →
Published on April 2nd, 2019 | by Nerhys
Artist: Young Doctors In LoveSong: “Julianna”Album: SingleBand location: Toronto Why I like it: Upbeat with harmonized female vocals. Listen: Artist: Second StillSong: “New Violet”Album: SingleBand location: Los Angeles, California Why I like it: Dark post-punk sound. ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2019 | by Mathew Kahansky
Artist: First Beige Song: “Details” Album/EP: Single Fat and funky bass, sizzling and saucy instrumentals, sun-baked effortless vocals, and some excellent synth/brass/string stings make for a smooth, easy-drinking single from Brisbane’s First Beige. “Details” gives off ... Read More →
Published on March 26th, 2019 | by Nerhys
Artist: NightwatchersSong: “Butcher’s Parade”Album: SingleBand location: Toulouse, France Why I like it: High energy punk. Listen here. Artist: The GulpsSong: “The Kings House”Album: SingleBand location: London, England Why I like it: Power-pop with a psychedelic feeling. ... Read More →
Published on March 25th, 2019 | by Mathew Kahansky
Artist: Petrol Girls Song: “The Sound” Album/EP: Cut & Stitch Foreboding and frantic post-rock featuring enthralling vocals flipping back and forth between dictating and damning, “The Sound” holds a formidable grip on its audience. Not to ... Read More →
Published on March 21st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Elijah Hewson, son of some guy named Bono, has been playing in a Dublin-based band called Inhaler since 2012. A debut single called “I Want You” was quietly released last year back with a demo of ... Read More →
Published on March 19th, 2019 | by Nerhys
Artist: Black Label SocietySong: “Spoke In The Wheel”Album: SingleBand location: Los Angeles, California Why I like it: Stripped down and full of emotion. Watch: Artist: Rain Over St. AmbroseSong: “Dedication”Album: SingleBand location: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Why ... Read More →
Published on March 16th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
With the release of The Dirt on Netflix, Motley Crue has released some new music, including this cover of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin.” Please enjoy... Read More →
Published on March 15th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
MusiCounts, the music education arm of CARAS, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, does good work. They raise money to make sure as many kids in this country get a chance to learn about ... Read More →
Published on March 14th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
I’m quite besotted with the new album Father of the Bride from Vampire Weekend, even though the hook from the first single, “Harmony Hall,” keeps burrowing through my brain. A new single and video from the ... Read More →
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