Review: Madison Violet, “Eleven”
James Taylor has half-joking characterized himself as a “professional autobiographer.” To some extent, all who make art put forth something of themselves. But some…
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Review: Matthew Barber, “No Singing Or Dancing”
Go ahead and ask me to name-drop who I believe to be one of the busiest people in the Canadian music industry right now,…
Review: Tami Neilson, “Kingmaker”
Tami Neilson’s latest album, “Kingmaker,” arrives at a particularly apt moment in time, a moment when women everywhere (but especially where I’m writing in…
Melanie Peterson: Live in Burlington, ON
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Melanie Peterson recently made her Burlington Sound of Music festival debut (on a beautifully sunny – and breezy – Saturday afternoon on…
Commonwealth Connections: Ali Neil, “Land Before Us”
It’s a Commonwealth Connection – Ali Neil, British singer/songwriter, has a new solo EP out (his debut). Check out Richard’s thoughts about it.
Find A New Favorite: Ben Somer – Live At Mills Hardware
“Oh, my blood and oh my scars / Oh, my love and oh my lucky stars.” It is no secret that prior to the…
Review: Meredith Lazowski, “Other Way Home”
Toronto-based alt-country/Americana artist Meredith Lazowski shares her highly anticipated debut album, “Other Way Home,” released just a week ago. Produced by talented Juno award-winner…
Jerry Leger: Live “Acoustic Duo” Show At Mills Hardware
A solid veteran musician of the Canadian music scene, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Jerry Leger has earned a loyal following since 2005, with numerous folk-rock albums…
Review: Altameda, “Born Losers”
Although I’m a bit late to the party with this review, I’ve been soaking myself in “Born Losers,” the latest project from Altameda for…
Review: Dillon Ryan, “Dreaming Of Love (One More Time)”
Moncton, NB emerging band Dillon Ryan & The Dream Romantic are no strangers to us here at Team GDW, first appearing on our pages…