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Joshua KlokeReviews
Two Hours Traffic: TerritoryTwo Hours Traffic mix its uplifting east coast vibe with healthy doses of reality. [23 November 2009] 
The Cave Singers: Welcome JoyThe Cave Singers attain an unheralded harmony between the back porch and the road on their sophomore masterpiece. [4 November 2009] 
Middle Distance Runner: The Sun and EarthHear Middle Distance Runner's sophomore LP once and consider yourself lucky. [28 October 2009] 
Venice Is Sinking: Okay EPAthens, Georgia-based quintet continues its dream-pop musings on this five track EP. [27 October 2009] 
Down Review: From Here, for AnyoneDown Review’s debut instrumental EP is rich with color and promise and reminds of early Broken Social Scene. [18 October 2009] 
The Manvils: The ManvilsA Vancouver trio who comes at you with an immediate sonic punch to the gut. [5 October 2009] 
Or, the Whale: Or, the WhaleOr, the Whale succeed where others in the country-rock genre have failed: they keep things very, very authentic. [18 September 2009] 
Nudge: As Good as GoneIf you’ve got a patient ear to lend, clear some time and space in your top floor and fall under the spell. [8 September 2009] 
Brendan Benson: My Old, Familiar FriendTruth be told, the Raconteurs did little more than stifle Benson’s unique and vast sonic language. [25 August 2009] 
Animal Names: Oh Yes You Better DoAnimal Names fail to transcend the dog days of summer. [19 August 2009] Vancouver Folk Music Festival: 19 July 2009 - Jericho Beach, Vancouver, BCWith equal emphasis on exposing an array of artists and maintaining Vancouver’s status as a socially-driven and socially responsible place to be, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival was out of this world. 
The Leftovers: Eager to PleaseThe Leftovers build momentum by channeling the carefree attitudes of its influences. [17 August 2009] The Weakerthans + Constantines: 1 May 2009 - Vancouver, BCAfter traversing around Canada for the past two months it was clear that Constantines and the Weakerthans were pretty tired [18 June 2009] Wintersleep + Johnny and the Moon + An Horse: 2 April 2009 - VancouverOpening with five minutes of instrumental madness amidst a screaming crowd, Wintersleep found their groove almost immediately. [12 May 2009] |
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