Interview: Allison Au, “Wander Wonder”
With the recent release of “Wander Wonder,” the Allison Au Quartet adds to an already distinguished discography that includes their Juno-nominated 2013 debut album “The…
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Interview: Mike Boguski, “Blues For The Penitent”
Probably best known as the keyboard player for Blue Rodeo, multi-instrumentalist Mike Boguski recently completed and released “Blues For The Penitent,” a personal and…
Interview: The O’Pears, “Stay Warm”
Amidst the deluge of new holiday music this year (much of which has been truly excellent), one album has stood out from the rest…
Interview: Denim Daddies, “Thinkin'”
Recently we were fortunate to preview the Denim Daddies’ new EP, “Thinkin’.” Today, we’re delighted to follow that up with an interview with the…
Interview: Rob Moir, “Solo Record”
Question: Which Canadian artists seem to always be on the road? Right now, I’m pretty confident that a high percentage of respondents would fire…
Interview: Kyp Harness, “Kyp Harness”
One advantage of being a music blogger is the continuous stream of artist submissions and new releases landing in your email inbox. Yet with…
Interview: Jeremy Ledbetter Trio, “Got a Light?”
Very few sounds can attract my attention more quickly than well-played piano. “Got a Light?,” released by the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio in July, features…
Interview: Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà, “Ovation”
Last Friday saw the release of “Ovation,” recorded at the Palais Montcalm (Québec City) performance during La Pietà’s 2017 “One Last Time” tour. After…
Beethoven, Violin Sonatas No. 6, 7, and 8: An Interview With Andrew Wan
With this sparkling new disc of Beethoven’s Op. 30 violin sonatas, Andrew Wan and Charles Richard-Hamelin are embarking on a multi-disc journey through Beethoven’s…
Melanie Brulée, “Fires, Floods & Things We Leave Behind”
It’s hard to believe that it was just a little over a year ago when we first became aware of musician Melanie Brulée, seeing…