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 →
Published on July 22nd, 2019 | by Mathew Kahansky
Artist: The Drew Thomson Foundation Song: “Phone Ring” Album/EP: The Drew Thomson Foundation Peppy yet measured pop rock with an immediately catchy riff and an expansive, reflective chorus to keep steady, “Phone Ring” is an excellent ... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
If Canada has an analogue to the Sex Pistols, the Clash, or the Ramones, it’s Teenage Head. While they didn’t sound like either of those bands, the Head’s had a similar impact on Canadian punk and ... Read More →
Published on July 20th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
If you’re a fan of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt on Netflix, you’ll be well acquainted with Tituss Burgess. Well, he’s back with a new song that won’t play well in the White House for obvious reasons. ... Read More →
Published on July 18th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Beginning in the 70s with disco and then evolving rapidly with rap, the repurposing of the turntable into a musical instrument has resulted in some interesting new frontiers in sound. This short film (via The Vinyl ... Read More →
Published on July 18th, 2019 | by Zoe Orion
Artist: Luca FogaleSong: Unfolding The vocals contain such a beautiful gentleness, the lyrics have a generous honestly, and delicate piano and rhythms adds to the cathartic journey. This enchanting, intimate track is the second single from ... Read More →
Published on July 17th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Once again, A Journal of Musical Things partnered with ReverbNation to highlight some of the best bands on the site. Submissions flooded in, reaching a total of 2,300 before the deadline passed. It took me a while to ... Read More →
Published on July 16th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The people behind Epic Rap Battles of History have come up with this theoretical showdown between two of the greatest comedians of all time: George Carlin and Richard Pryor. If you’re at work, you’re gonna want ... Read More →
Published on July 16th, 2019 | by Nerhys
Artist: Swimming with Bears Song: “Don’t Think About It”Album: SingleBand location: Austin, Texas Why I like it: Fun and upbeat song. Watch: Artist: Legion of SaintsSong: “Wretched Cabaret”Album: Killing the Silence EPBand location: Ottawa Why I like ... Read More →
Published on July 15th, 2019 | by Mathew Kahansky
Artist: B Boys Song: “Instant Pace” Album/EP: Dudu Eclectic, barking vocals sitting atop momentum-keeping riffs and sticky bass, B Boys pair a mildly frantic episode with effortlessly catchy instrumentals in “Instant Pace”. The cavorting guitars especially ... Read More →
Published on July 14th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
This popped into my email yesterday. I somehow missed it when Toronto band FourOneSix released it on their album, …And We All Shine On back in April. Let’s get caught up, shall we... Read More →
Published on July 13th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Admit it. Your life is empty without this. I’m happy to oblige. (Blame Danny for the link.)... Read More →
Published on July 12th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
One night in 1982, I was finishing up some university homework while listening to Howard Mandshein on CITI-FM, Winnipeg’s balls-to-the-wall rock station. “I’m going to play you a song,” he said, “but I’m not going to ... Read More →
Published on July 11th, 2019 | by Zoe Orion
Artist: Amber RunSong: AffectionAlbum: Philophobia Vibe-y guitars and big drums give this alt rock track a sensitive and brooding yet grand and majestic sound, while expressive vocals soaked in longing make it a truly special one ... Read More →
Published on July 10th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[Mike Carr is determined to create a catalogue/reference work featuring all kinds of Canadian rock and alternative releases from the past few decades. Check out his a massive volume on Canadian music history entitled Canadian Alternative & ... Read More →
Published on July 9th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Sum 41 has been dripping out new material ahead of the release of their new Order in Decline album July 19. The latest track will not do well in the West Wing. Here’s the tracklisting of ... Read More →
Published on July 9th, 2019 | by Nerhys
Artist: The Dead SouthSong: “Diamond Ring”Album: SingleBand location: Regina Why I like it: Upbeat, driving bluegrass. Watch: Artist: MakeunderSong: “In Between My Dead-End Jobs”Album: Single Band location: Oakland, California Why I like it: Fun and funky. Listen: ... Read More →
Published on July 6th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
One of the more popular videos of the DLR era of Van Halen was “Hot for Teacher” from the 1984 album. Yeah, it’s pretty sexist, but that’s what VH was all about, right? Now imagine this: ... Read More →
Published on July 4th, 2019 | by Zoe Orion
Artist: Gena Rose BruceSong: Angel Face Playful guitar melodies shine over a simple bass line and smoky vocals on this relaxed indie-rock debut from Melbourne based Gena Rose Bruce. It grows into an unexpected ending that ... Read More →
Published on July 3rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[Mike Carr is determined to create a catalogue/reference work featuring all kinds of Canadian rock and alternative releases from the past few decades. Check out his a massive volume on Canadian music history entitled Canadian Alternative & ... Read More →
Published on July 2nd, 2019 | by Nerhys
Artist: GrizfolkSong: “Hurricane”Album: SingleBand location: Los Angeles, California Why I like it: Upbeat and catchy. Listen: Artist: LlunrSong: “Ok Things:Album: SingleBand location: Jordan Why I like it: Optimistic sounding. Listen: Artist: HumeyshaSong: “Nusrat on the Beach”Album: ... Read More →
Published on July 1st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Who knew that July 1 was also blink-182 day... Read More →
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