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Tuesday, December 6 2011

The Best Canadian Albums of 2011

Canadians seeking to understand the identity crisis which plagues the Great White North need look no further than the musical class of 2011.


Monday, April 4 2011

The Unlimited Possibilites of SXSW: A Rookie Looks Back

SXSW is about exposure: to the elements, to the limits of your own sanity, but most importantly, to musical acts that many fans in your hometown could only dream of seeing.


Monday, August 23 2010

Nailed to the Cross: Against Me! and the "Punk Question"

Against Me! has gone from cult-favorite of DIY punk fans to widely-enjoyed arena rockers who write bigger songs for bigger crowds. In this interview their lead singer, Tom Gabel, makes clear this isn't a transition he feels ashamed of.


Reviews

Wednesday, February 8 2012

Mark Sultan: Whatever/Whenever

Sultan blends together his doo-wop, garage, and punk influences, presenting himself as a peerless artist.


Friday, December 16 2011

Foo Fighters: 2 December 2011 - Melbourne, Australia

The band seemed awestruck at the magnitude of the crowd, drowning the band out while singing the chorus.


Wednesday, December 14 2011

The Humms: Lemonland

Psychedelic punk that cuts deep.


Friday, December 9 2011

Scraps: Classic Shits

Minimalist and often quirky pop led by a distinctive female voice.


Friday, December 2 2011

Kings of Leon: 14 November 2011 - Melbourne, Australia

With no shortage on stadium-ready, fan-approved hits in their repertoire but, when promoting a record comprised largely of softer, meandering tunes, how would the band find both a balance and a groove?


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Tuesday, November 8 2011

Harvest - Taking Australia to A New Dimension

This weekend's Harvest event in Melbourne sees Portishead return to Australia for the first time in 14 years.


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