Bill McBirnie and Bruce Jones have arrived with something fresh and exciting for our ears on their new album Grain of Sand. I had the opportunity to ask the flute behind Extreme Flute a few questions. Continue reading to learn more, listen to music, and find links to show your support. Who is Bill McBirnie and […]
Watch New Video “Bill Clinton” by Ultra Magnus and DJ SLAM
“Bill Clinton” is the third single from Ultra Magnus & DJ SLAM!’s debut album, The Raw. The song was written at the peak of the scandal surrounding former Toronto mayor Rob Ford and relates to a similar scandal with ex-President Bill Clinton. It’s a song about drug use, life in the big city, and even […]
Hand’Solo Records Releases Eclipse by Backburner
One of my newest discoveries in the world of independent Hip Hop comes courtesy of Hand’Solo Records based in Toronto, Canada. Ever since the label first turned me onto the artists on their label, I haven’t been able to get enough. The label’s newest release comes courtesy of the powerhouse collective Backburner, album titled Eclipse. […]
The Path of Prime by Primordial Emcee
Toronto rapper Primordial Emcee is a founding member of Faction, who have released two albums and one EP since 2010. The trio are currently focused on solo projects, which includes Prime’s X-Faction 2: Reanimated, the ODB-like sequel to his group’s most successful album. XF2 follows a similar formula to the original, using comic book, anime […]
Edmontronic Vol 1 – a collection of Edmonton electronic artists
Our friends over at Oak Apple Records have done it again! Looking for the ultimate collection of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada’s electronic musicians and artists? I have it right here. Featuring top-notch contributions from Edly, djlp, Centrist, GALAXXIES, Hybr1d Bot, Josh John, Motonogo, Notch 21, MurTor, Uncle Outrage, and Golden Grey – you are in for […]
Brother Octopus and the Sea of Champions – an album for Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
If this isn’t your first time reading a review on this blog, you are well aware that I am a huge fan of Brother Octopus and Oak Apple Records in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Their new album, Sea of Champions, is a well crafted tribute to the City of Champions. Consisting of 17 tracks, Brother Octopus […]
Penny Black by Jubilee Riots
Jubilee Riots is the sound of a band who have matured and developed to the point of near-perfection. Their new album Penny Black is a work of genius(es); and I mean this in more ways than one. First, Penny Black is centered around telling stories. But what stories? Inspired by years of touring, meeting people, […]
Space Legs by Uncle Outrage
Space Legs is probably the catchiest, punkiest, funkiest, dingiest, lo-fi{est}, profoundest, garage rock record I have had the pleasure of enjoying since I started reviewing music as a blogger. When Nils Rasmussen started Uncle Outrage as a joke/hobby in 1999, he had no clue how serious his creative spirit could become. Space Legs is in-your-face […]
Take Cover, Oak Apple Records Releases A Unique Cover Album
Take Cover by Various Artists When Nathaniel over at Oak Apple Records (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) sent over their new compilation of cover songs, I knew we were in for a tasty treat. For Take Cover, Oak Apple artists cover songs from other Oak Apple artists for a twisted but contagious compilation. Each act was asked […]
City Kids by Wares
City Kids by Wares Wares (aka James Hardy) has arrived with the new EP, City Kids, which includes 4 songs of the most rambunctious, in-your-face, unforgiving bluesy-folk rock my ears have ever been blessed with hearing. This sounds like Bob Dylan possessed by Thom Yorke in the middle of a mosh pit. From Wares’ bio, […]
