Commonwealth Connections: Billy Liar Live, Local, and (just a little) Loud in PA
Okay, so here at Team GDW, Canadian artists are our primary focus, but long time readers know that there are always exceptions. As the…
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Gossip Talkin’ Blues, Episode 34: Saskatchewan Music 101
Local music expert Taron Cochrane joins us to dish on all things Saskatchewan music. Songs from The Wolfe, Colter Wall, Nick Faye & the…
Snappy Snippets: The Heartaches Stringband, Chris Velan, Marlon Chaplin, Doris Folkens
It’s hard to believe that we are already well into the third season of the year, but there is no doubting that the onslaught…
Interview: The Noble Thiefs, “16 Candles”
With the recent release of their single “16 Candles,” Winnipeg-based The Noble Thiefs have returned to the music scene with a mission and a…
Review: Matt Mays, “Twice Upon A Hell Of A Time”
As we rapidly approach the first anniversary of Matt Mays’ 2017 release, “Once Upon a Hell of a Time,” I have a sense of…
Matt Mays: Live in Vienna, VA
Last Thursday was the final day of summer for 2018, so what better way for the season to bow out than with some live…
Single Release: Hearts & Knives – “Braggadocio”
Hailing from Regina, SK, the retro indie-synth duo Hearts and Knives recently released their debut single, “Braggadocio.” Comprised of Steven Eisler (vocals/keyboards) and Robert…
Review: Tampa, “Belated Love”
Tampa’s debut album “Belated Love” is brimming with memorable moments and lyrics; it’s difficult to narrow down my favorites. The ability to take familiar pop/rock…
Review: Basement Revolver, “Heavy Eyes”
Grungy, fuzzed-out guitars and breathy, reverb heavy vocals make it easy to compare Basement Revolver to Alvvays and Snail Mail. There’s no reason “Heavy…
Brookside Mall: A Pulsing, Soaring, Anthemic Gem
Fredericton, New Brunswick-based Brookside Mall’s self-titled album is a bombastic, enthusiastic collection. These fellas seem ready to raise the rafters of your hometown arena. …