First Spin, First Impressions: Dan Mangan, “Being Somewhere”
Twelve months ago, we commenced our new year with a review of the last vinyl purchase made the previous year – and as we…
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Martin’s Favorite Four Canadian Albums Of 2022
Following the feature from earlier this week that chronicled what I consider to be my 20 favorite Canadian albums released across 2022 (28, if…
Lesley Carter: 2022 Fave 20 Albums List
Although I unfortunately seldom have the opportunity to write full reviews for our site as Martin does, that doesn’t mean I haven’t been listening…
Martin Noakes: 2022 Fave 20 Albums List
As we prepare to close out another outstanding year for Canadian music, I am happy to share what I consider to be 20 of…
Commuter Contemplations: Chantal Kreviazuk, “Since We Met: The Best of 1996-2006”
We debuted this new (and possibly recurring) feature back in late July – an idea formed from my sudden post-pandemic recall to the physical…
Review: The Currie Brothers, “No Go-Go The Bogeyman”
October 31st is upon us! But before you deck yourselves out in face paints and costumes, and grab your candy-carrying receptacles for the annual…
Review: The Rainy Day Apparel, “Views”
As anticipated, The Rainy Day Apparel have delivered new music that exceeds my expectations. Including two previously released singles, “Moon, Light, Waves” (2020), and…
Review: Cedarstrip Rocketship, “Megaphones” EP
Toronto-based collective, Cedarstrip Rocketship, last appeared on our pages back in December 2020 (was it really that long ago???), their unique cover of “Silver…
Review: Terra Spencer & Ben Caplan, “Old News”
“There is nothing new under the sun,” an old saying goes. Old news will be made new, if you live long enough. What once…
Take A Chance On Me: PONY, “TV Baby”
I’m sure that you remember the premise for this particular recurring feature, right? That we stumble upon a CD or vinyl from an unknown…