Monday, October 24 2011
The Darcys: The Darcys
This isn't sing-at-the-top-of-your-lungs music, but the melodies of these songs are perfectly matched to the intended mood, and the resulting mix is an inspiring blend of polished pop and more avant garde experimentation.
Sunday, October 9 2011
Dala: Everyone is Someone
Canadian folk-pop duo makes its bid for the mainstream with this fine but not flawless album.
Wednesday, June 29 2011
Miracle Fortress: Was I the Wave?
After a four-year hiatus, Miracle Fortress settles for simple electronica on the newest album.
Tuesday, May 31 2011
Defending the Imperialist
Ours (Canadians) is not an in-your-face passion-filled ‘clutch your breast in pride’ existence. We are but a country of high hopes and slow lopes, of lofty dreams and starry visions, of mighty pragmatism and irreproachable logic.
Saturday, February 13 2010
The 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony (videos)
Lavish extravaganza overshadowed by an athlete’s tragic death.
Friday, November 13 2009
DD/MM/YYYY: Black Circle
Toronto five-piece continue to submit their two cents into the the post of noisy, jagged post-punk with their second full-length.
Thursday, October 22 2009
Islands: Vapours
Islands dials back the excess just like you like it, you damn hipster rube.
Friday, November 14 2008
Genticorum: La Bibournoise
La Bibournoise probably won't dazzle you straight away, but the album has real warmth.
