Category Archives: Canadian

Born Gold – Decimate Everything

Posted on December 14, 2011 by jenny

Formerly known as Gobble Gobble, this Calgary-based group just released their debut disc a few months back and it received rave reviews! It is jam-packed with the amount of fun and chaos we have come to expect from Cecil Frena … Continue reading →

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Shad – Rose Garden

Posted on November 26, 2011 by jenny

I just caught Shad’s set tonight at K-os’ sold out show at the Commodore Ballroom. This London, Ontario man is a shining star in Canada’s small but wonderful hip hop community and it won’t be long until he headlines his … Continue reading →

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Top Less Gay Love Techno Party – My 5

Posted on October 25, 2011 by jenny

Here’s some more wonderful homegrown talent for y’all! Top Less Gay Love Tekno Party, otherwise known as TLGLTP or simply Topless, are a fab six-piece party band that are known around our fair city for their amazing live sets, outlandish … Continue reading →

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Patrick Watson – Close to Paradise

Posted on October 19, 2011 by jenny

Here’s a beautiful song from a beautiful man- Montreal’s own Patrick Watson. I am home sick with a cold right now and in the moments where I’m feeling most sorry for myself, Patrick Watson’s ghostly vocals and gorgeous falsetto are … Continue reading →

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Karkwa – Le pyromane

Posted on October 3, 2011 by jenny

This Montreal band has been making waves in their home province for years but have just landed in my lap for the first time here on the West Coast. This is probably due to the fact that the band is … Continue reading →

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Pack A.D. – Sirens

Posted on September 26, 2011 by jenny

Really digging these two tracks from Vancouver rock duo Pack A.D., which consists of singer/guitarist Becky Black and drummer Maya Miller. I was managing the bar for an Olio Festival party on the weekend and they were the headliners, blowing … Continue reading →

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Hooded Fang – Highway Steam

Posted on September 22, 2011 by jenny

Hooded Fang are an adorable sextet from Toronto that have been a staple in the city’s indie scene since their formation in 2007. This jam is from the group’s first full length album of light, laidback pop simply titled Album, … Continue reading →

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Louise Burns – Clean

Posted on September 9, 2011 by jenny

I’ve been meaning to write about Louise Burns for almost two months now after seeing her perform at the Khatsalano street fest here in Vancouver. Her voice stunned me into place as I wondered from stage to stage and I … Continue reading →

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Purity Ring – Belispeak

Posted on August 31, 2011 by jenny

Here’s a track that’s been blowing up in the blogosphere after being named Best New Track by Pitchfork yesterday. Purity Ring is the musical side project of Born Gold (formerly Gobble Gobble) member Corin Roddick and fellow Edmontonian singer-songwriter Megan … Continue reading →

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The Belle Game – Sleep To Grow

Posted on August 7, 2011 by jenny

Here’s a great song from the Vancouver/Montreal indie group The Belle Game. If this jam is any indication of what we can expect from their upcoming full-length that is set to be released sometime this fall, I am pretty amped. … Continue reading →

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