Hillsboro - HILLSBORO
Kyra MacFarlane reviews the new self-titled record from Hillsboro, a “polished and perfectly produced album”.
Atomicos - Fins Up!
Nigel Young reviews the new record by Lethbridge’s Atomicos, which comes out this Friday, September 15th.
Stacy Lloyd Brown - Rhubarb Pie
Kyra Heneghan-Smith publishes her first review for the Cups N Cakes Network, recommending Stacy Lloyd Brown’s fantastic new record for “anyone going through a change or needing a moment of peace”.
Myst Milano - Beyond the Uncanny Valley
Frankie Undseth reviews Beyond the Uncanny Valley by Toronto rapper/producer/DJ Myst Milano, calling it an album that “pushes the boundaries of where genres meet and intermingle”.
ce qui nous traverse - Particules Sainte-Barbe
Ben Lock reviews Particules Sainte-Barbe by the Quebec based band ce quis nous traverse, “one of the most exciting experimental acts in Canada”.
Mother Tongues - Love in a Vicious Way
Writer Josiah Snell reviews the debut album from Toronto’s MOTHER TONGUES, calling it “one of the tightest and most listenable albums of the year so far”.
Dad Patrol - Pleaser
Penelope Stevens reviews Pleaser, a “10-track opus is as powerful as it is playful” from New Brunswick quartet Dad Patrol.
Freak Heat Waves - Mondo Tempo
On this Tuesday’s Pick of the Week, Penelope Stevens reviews Mondo Tempo by Freak Heat Waves, calling it a “perfect storm of ambient electronica, arty avant-garde, and sleazy post-disco”.
Spider Bite - The Rainbow And The Dove
Chris Lammiman reviews The Rainbow And The Dove from You’ve Changed Records’ Spider Bite, calling it a “nuanced, layered, and clever piece of art” that shows “how breathtaking punk can be”.
La Sécurité - Stay Safe!
Paige Adrian reviews Stay Safe! from Montreal art-punk collective La Sécurité, calling it “one of the grooviest records of the year”.
Lightning Dust - Nostalgia Killer
Frankie Undseth reviews Nostalgia Killer from Vancouver’s Lightning Dust, who will be featured at this years Purple City music festival.
Mulligrub - Tragical
On this Tuesday’s Pick of the Week, Earl D reviews the sophomore release from Cups N Cakes favourite Mulligrub.
Priors - Daffodil
On this Thursday’s Pick of the Week, Nigel Young reviews Daffodils by Priors.
Lune très belle - Ovale
On this Thursday’s Pick of the Week, Nikolas Barkman reviews Ovale from Montreal’s Lune très belle.
L CON - The Isolator
On this Thursday’s Pick of the Week, Nikolas Barkman reviews The Isolator by L CON.
Mouraine - In Search of Gold
On this Thursday’s Pick of the Week, Earl D reviews In Search of Gold from Edmonton’s Mouraine, out now via Birthday Cake.
Buddie - Agitator
On this Thursday’s Pick of the Week, Alex Brassard reviews the new record Agitator by Buddie.
DEVOURS - Homecoming Queen
On this Thursday’s Pick of the Week, Shaun Lee reviews the May 2023 album from Devours, and implores the Polaris Prize committee to “wake the fuck up” to Devours.
Witch Prophet - Gateway Experience
On this Tuesday’s Pick of the Week, Gregory Torwalt tackles the new record Gateway Experience from Witch Prophet.