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
Magi Merlin – POWER HOUSE
Brandon Kruze
Magi Merlin – POWER HOUSE
Brandon Kruze

Some songs are trance-like and soulful, others are heavy and distorted. Whatever the vibe, Magi Merlin delivers some goosebump inducing vocals, some heartbreaking insights, and a whole lot of sass.

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Brandon Kruze

Quick Picks

Featured
Leon’s Getting Larger, Doghouse Rose, Weak Hands, and Cancer Bats
Em Moore
Leon’s Getting Larger, Doghouse Rose, Weak Hands, and Cancer Bats
Em Moore

Em taps in to tackle the Quick Picks column this week with some great punk and punk adjacent reviews.

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Em Moore

Features

Featured
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
Premiere: blind commentary - "swing for the fences"
Premiere: blind commentary - "swing for the fences"

We premiere the final single from blind commentary’s forthcoming debut album.

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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

PISS - you made me / skin on linen

"PISS’ debut album you made me / skin on linen is one of the most powerful and visceral records in recent memory. Drawing from hardcore punk, noise, and thoughtfully selected samples, the Vancouver-based quartet create a piece of art that can be felt deeply, providing space for confrontation and catharsis in equal measure."

- Em Moore