Review: VK, “Terms and Conditions”
As music bloggers, we are always happy to share the music of artists both firmly established and previously unknown to us. Social media has…
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Review: Steve Maloney, “The Memory Game”
In response to our year-end roundups, a Facebook reader pointed us to the longlist for the 2017 Borealis Music Prize for more terrific albums…
Take A Chance On Me: The Mississippi Kings
It was during one of the last excursions to Ontario in late 2017 that we stumbled across a ‘local music’ section within a used…
Find a New Favorite: Kelly Song Collective, “Unless and Until”
Every now and then, we encounter the music of a new (or recently established) artist, and naturally want to share their music with a…
2017 Year-End Roundup: Our Final Four (Each)
Late last week, M texted me (L) that he wanted to do a set of snappy snippets of his four absolute favorite albums from…
2017 Year-End Roundup: The Top Twenty Lists
As we wrap up a terrific 2017, M and L have put together our respective top twenty year-end lists. We weren’t really surprised at…
2017 Year-End Roundup: Favorite Classical Albums
One of the most delightful discoveries I’ve made this year as I’ve delved deeper into Canadian music has been the wealth of classical talent. …
2017 Year-End Roundup: Favorite Jazz and Blues Albums
As our regular readers know, we most frequently focus on Canadian roots and folk music. But we are eclectic listeners here, and we’ve started…
2017 Year-End Roundup, Part V: Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories
For the final part of our geographic year-end roundup, we focus on releases this year from Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon, and the Northwest…
2017 Year-End Roundup, Part IV: Manitoba & Saskatchewan
For the fourth part of our geographic year-end roundup, we focus on releases this year from Manitoba and Saskatchewan. There are some seriously terrific artists…