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…
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Holiday Hits Jukebox – Festive Finds
Here at Team GDW, it is so easy to became overwhelmed by the annual blitz of holiday tunes that start falling into the email…
Video Vault: Toronto Treats
There is a common theme here with this latest installment of Video Vault – all four selections are from artists based in (or around)…
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 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…
Single Review: Hyaenas, “Another Level”
Back in early June, Vancouver, BC indie-rockers Hyaenas very quickly earned my attention with their absolute corker of a debut single, “Little Trophy.” This…
Video Vault: Commonwealth Connections Edition
Just over the last few weeks alone, we’ve received music submissions from several British acts, have been messaged by a GDW reader highly recommending…
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…
Snappy Singles: September Sampler
We’ve bid farewell to August, and we’ve made it through the Labor Day weekend (Labour Day up north). This only means one thing –…
Single Release: Geneviève Racette, “From This Moment On”
“I give my hand to you with all my heart / I can’t wait to live my life with you / I can’t wait…