Julian Taylor Band: Live at Mills Hardware
Having enjoyed a handful of great Canadian music festivals over the summer, Team GDW became exposed to several new artists previously unknown to us. …
folk/roots
Interview: Skydiggers, “Warmth of the Sun”
From the first few chords of “Warmth of the Sun,” it’s utterly clear that the Skydiggers are not only not resting on past laurels, but…
Review: Terra Lightfoot, “New Mistakes”
I have often mentioned that given the seemingly endless supply of new Canadian music, an artist has to offer up something special to separate…
New Single: Iskwé, “Soldier”
In a world where the sum of our lives is defined through another’s gaze, genuinely unchained artists like Winnipeg-bred, Hamilton-based Iskwé (pronounced iss-kway) are…
Finding God in Everything: Annie Sumi, “In the Unknown”
Way back in another lifetime, I wrote a paper for a theology course in which I intimated that God is present and visible in…
New Single: Olympic Symphonium, “Coat of Arms”
The Olympic Symphonium have emerged from a three-year silence with a new song, “Coat of Arms.” The song, says band member Graeme Walker, “wrestles…
Interview: Beatrice Keeler, “Bygone”
In 2016, Beatrice Keeler, a creative writing student at Concordia University, surprised many by reaching the semifinals of “La Voix” (Québec’s version of “The…
Interview: O Frontera, “In the Arms of Stoics”
O Frontera, an experimental post-rock group based in Toronto, will release their new album, “In the Arms of Stoics,” tomorrow (6 October). They’ll also…
New Single: Terra Lightfoot, “Norma Gale”
JUNO Award nominated songwriter Terra Lightfoot is sharing another track from her forthcoming album, “New Mistakes” – a song which Lightfoot considers to be…
Interview: Winona Wilde, “Wasted Time”
A few weeks ago, I was offered the chance to hear Winona Wilde’s latest album, “Wasted Time.” I am so, so very glad that…