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Wednesday, May 22 2013

Majical Cloudz: Impersonator

Canadian electro-minimalists Majical Cloudz’ debut for Matador, Impersonator, is the confessional album for the age of austerity.


Wednesday, May 8 2013

Lights: Siberia Acoustic

On Siberia Acoustic, Lights demonstrates her abilities beyond the synths that characterized Siberia.


Thursday, May 2 2013

k-os: BLack on BLonde

A sprawling, two-disc set that exposes the two distinct poles of the Canadian MC's psyche.


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.


Monday, October 10 2011

Dala: Everyone is Someone

Canadian folk-pop duo makes its bid for the mainstream with this fine but not flawless album.


Wednesday, August 3 2011

The 10 Best Alternative Metal Singles of the 1990s

Antichrist superstars, astro-creeps, and broken machines all assemble for this look back at the ten best singles from alternative metal's golden era.


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.


Wednesday, May 5 2010

Oxbow: Fuckfest

As the title alone suggests, it’s clear that Oxbow isn’t playing by the rules or going for mass appeal with Fuckfest. They’re going for your throat by making their music their way, and you’ll either respect it or go to hell.


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