Undercurrents: An Artist’s Artist Conversation

Undercurrents: An Artist's Artist Conversation
S01 E06 - SHAD
S01 E06 - SHAD

In this episode of Undercurrents: An Artist's Artist Conversation, Simone Atenea Medina Polo is joined by the one and only Shad to discuss the release of Start Anew. Shad is a Juno Award-winning rapper from London, Ontario and the host of Netflix’s Hip-Hop Evolution. His albums have been recognized for their sharp lyrics and soulful arrangements.

This season finale brings together the theme of the podcast since Shad offers a thoughtful and informed outlook on the communal evolution and history of hip hop. The conversation proceeds by breaking down the themes of Start Anew which converges into a chat about Shad’s then-upcoming lectures on the history of hip hop at his alma mater (Wilfrid Laurier University).

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Reviews

Reviews
Emily Steinwall - but, there’s beauty in the fall from Grace
Hiroki Tanaka
Emily Steinwall - but, there’s beauty in the fall from Grace
Hiroki Tanaka

Where Welcome to the Garden often felt like Steinwall demonstrating the full breadth of what she could construct, but, there’s beauty in the fall from Grace feels more comfortable bringing Steinwall herself into the equation. It is more ambitious in scale, yet far more personal in its lyrics and delivery, as though you’re hearing Emily as Emily for the first time.

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Hiroki Tanaka

Quick Picks

Featured
La Sécurité, Born At Midnite, Reveal Yourself, and EarthBall
Jeff MacCallum
La Sécurité, Born At Midnite, Reveal Yourself, and EarthBall
Jeff MacCallum

Jeff takes some time away from his holiday in France to deliver us four releases he’s been enjoying while away.

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Jeff MacCallum

Features

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In Conversation: Concrete Vehicles
In Conversation: Concrete Vehicles

For anyone who’s been to Sled Island, visiting Calgary’s Palomino is a must. The Palomino (or “The Pal” to those who prefer slang) is a barbecue joint and music venue in the center of downtown Calgary. Inside, it is dimly lit, with walls covered in mud-brown paint and exposed brick. It smells like propane and barbecue sauce and feels like you’re inside a piece of brisket—you could call it rustic. This is the location I chose for my interview with Concrete Vehicles, a five-piece punk band from Vancouver, British Columbia.

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News

News
Video Premiere: Wolf Willow - Live at Darke Hall
Video Premiere: Wolf Willow - Live at Darke Hall

Cups N Cakes is pleased as punch to premiere a live concert film from Regina’s Wolf Willow.

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Release Calendar

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Upcoming Canadian Releases
Upcoming Canadian Releases

An ongoing list of all the upcoming Canadian releases that we know about.

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Pick of the Week

The Fledge - Gatherer

"It's been a long four year wait for Hamilton band The Fledge to follow up their debut EP but the wait is over and their first full-length will rattle your teeth and hypnotize your senses with melodic, crunchy rock that flirts with post-rock, progressive-metal, and post-hardcore."

- Jeff MacCallum