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The Hours, the Minutes, the Seconds: Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew on ‘Hug of Thunder’
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The Hours, the Minutes, the Seconds: Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew on ‘Hug of Thunder’

By / 4 November 2017

After working with notable albums by Andy Kim and Gord Downie, Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew walks us through how the band got together and made their latest, Hug of Thunder.

Do Make Say Think: Stubborn Persistent Illusions
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Do Make Say Think: Stubborn Persistent Illusions

By / 23 May 2017
Do Make Say Think's Stubborn Persistent Illusions is a strong return for a band that crafts unique, expressive, and loose soundscapes.
Each Song Is a Thought, Flying Across the Ocean for Do Make Say Think’s Charles Spearin
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Each Song Is a Thought, Flying Across the Ocean for Do Make Say Think’s Charles Spearin

By / 11 May 2017
Charles Spearin discusses the themes and processes behind Do Make Say Think's latest album Stubborn Persistent Illusions.
Brendan Canning Keeps It Domestic With ‘Home Wrecking Years’
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Brendan Canning Keeps It Domestic With ‘Home Wrecking Years’

By / 30 August 2016
Broken Social Scene's Brendan Canning wanted everyone to chill but in order to do some chilling of his own, he had to put together a band. Then that band made a record.
Brendan Canning: Home Wrecking Years
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Brendan Canning: Home Wrecking Years

By / 11 August 2016
Brendan Canning gives us a smart, pleasurable pop record that's best experienced in the wee small hours of the night.
Panorama to New Yorkers: “Gimme All Your Love” and Sweat Stains, Too
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Panorama to New Yorkers: “Gimme All Your Love” and Sweat Stains, Too

By / 27 July 2016
Rock of the Aughts highlighted the debut day of New York City's brand-new music festival.
Laser: Night Driver
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Laser: Night Driver

By / 9 February 2016
Lisa Lobsinger has logged many hours with Broken Social Scene and is an excellent performer. Unfortunately, this collection doesn't find her living up to her full potential.
Jason Collett: Song and Dance Man
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Jason Collett: Song and Dance Man

By / 4 February 2016
A versatile assemblage of roots and country-influenced singer/songwriter pop, with splashes of '70s AM soul.
“Songs I Can Sing Ya”: An Interview with Andy Kim and Kevin Drew
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“Songs I Can Sing Ya”: An Interview with Andy Kim and Kevin Drew

By / 25 February 2015
He was the man behind hits like "Sugar Sugar" and "Rock Me Gently", but Andy Kim discovered something about himself in the creation of It's Decided, his emotional new album created with Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew.
Andy Kim – “Longest Time” (audio) (Premiere)
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Andy Kim – “Longest Time” (audio) (Premiere)

By / 26 January 2015
After teaming up with Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew, the reputable singer/songwriter Andy Kim reinvigorated his musical passions with his new LP, It's Decided.
Weaves: Weaves EP
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Weaves: Weaves EP

By / 2 April 2014
Canadian newcomers weave their way through indie-rock conventions to produce overdone, mediocre material.
Will We Dry Up Before We Bleed?: An Interview with Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew
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Will We Dry Up Before We Bleed?: An Interview with Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew

By / 18 March 2014
Kevin Drew is emotionally unflinching, both on his songs and even during one-on-one discussions. A lot of people think his new album, Darlings, is about sex, but as our intimate chat proves, it goes deeper than that.

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30 Years of Slowdive’s ‘Souvlaki’
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30 Years of Slowdive’s ‘Souvlaki’

By / 7 June 2023
Everything You Know Means Nothing: Problematic Art and Crystal Castles’ Legacy
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Everything You Know Means Nothing: Problematic Art and Crystal Castles’ Legacy

By / 7 June 2023
The 15 Best Americana Albums of 2013
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The 15 Best Americana Albums of 2013

By / 7 June 2023
Sara Petite Has Fun “Bringin’ Down the Neighborhood”
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Sara Petite Has Fun “Bringin’ Down the Neighborhood”

By / 6 June 2023