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…
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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…
2022 Year-End Roundup: 10 Memorable Live Moments
Before I jump into this feature, I really MUST state for the record here that for us live music junkies, the return of in-person…
Review: Bywater Call, “Remain”
For serious music fans, sometimes our expectations can be a little too demanding. We’ve all encountered bands that create magic in the confines of…
The Trainwreck Two: Live at Home County Music & Art Festival
We continue our coverage of live music enjoyed recently in London, ON from the 47th Home County Music & Art Festival, with another set…
Review: The Redhill Valleys, “Travel Well (Pt. 1)”
I fondly recall an enjoyable evening of live music with Hamilton, ON country-rockers The Redhill Valleys back in May 2019 (in the Steel City…
Matt Andersen & Terra Lightfoot: Live In Vienna, VA
There is no denying that placing our lives on hold these past two years has been profoundly tough for all of us, and applies…
Martin Noakes: 2021 Top Twenty Album List
As we approach the final week of 2021, my mind has a flashback to March 2020, when our lives were turned upside down. Daily…
Steve Murphy: 2021 Top Ten Canadian Album List
What a crazy year 2021 has turned out to be. Perhaps because of shipping delays, or perhaps because of the reviews for this site,…
Single Release: Ivan Hartle, “Shine”
Vancouver, BC soul/funk/blues artist Ivan Hartle is gearing up to release “Shine,” his latest single which drops onto your favorite streaming platforms tomorrow. Following…