Sean Davis Newton - Bird Brain
Penelope Stevens reviews the debut album Bird Brain from Edmonton’s Sean Davis Newton, an album that “would be as well-suited on a 2008 indie film soundtrack as in a 1930s cabaret”.
Christo Graham - Music for Horses
Josiah Snell reviews the tantalizing new album from Ontario’s Christo Graham, the unreservedly brilliant Music For Horses.
Richard Laviolette - All Wild Things Are Shy
Jeff MacCallum writes about All Wilds Things Are Shy, the stunning posthumous release from songwriter Richard Laviolette.
The Secret Beach - We were born here, what's your excuse?
Josiah Snell reviews the "potent and delightful" new LP from The Secret Beach, the wonderfully titled We were born here, what's your excuse?.
Theresa Thor - revery
Ava Glendinning reviews the new release revery from Winnipeg's Theresa Thor.
Aladean Kheroufi - Studies in a Dying Love
Chris Lammiman reviews the debut record from Edmonton’s Aladean Kheroufi, which offers “both a warm embrace and an invitation onto the dance floor”.
Slow Spirit - That's the Gods Talking
Ava Glendinning reviews “That’s the Gods Talking” from Winnipeg band Slow Spirit.
Hex - Jon Mckiel
Penelope Stevens review Hex from Jon Mckiel, a “focused and generous offering” from the New Brunswick songwriter out via You’ve Changed Records.
Empanadas Ilegales - Creepy Mambo: Rooftop Sessions
Chris Lammiman reviews the new live record from British Columbia’s Empanadas Ilegales, Creepy Mambo: Rooftop Sessions.
Cindy Lee - Diamond Jubilee
Clay Geddert reviews Diamond Jubilee from Cindy Lee, an LP that “could land amongst the greatest indie albums of all time”.
METZ - Up On Gravity Hill
Check out Chris Lammiman’s review of METZ new record Up On Gravity Hill, an LP that is “the result of a band that trusts itself enough to evolve”.
Sunglaciers - Regular Nature
Calgary scene staples Sunglaciers have released an album that synthesizes (in more than one sense) the spring-like power of mutability, liminality, and metamorphosis to create something fresh, exciting, and dynamic.
Alix Fernz - Bizou
Penelope Stevens writes about Bizou from Mothland artist Alix Fernz, calling it “music for punks to dance to”.
Michael Feuerstack - Eternity Mongers
Jeff MacCallum reviews the seventh record, Eternity Mongers, from Canadian indie mainstay Michael Feuerstack.
Warming - Toil Boy
Ava Glendinning reviews Toil Boy from Winnipeg band Warming, an album that “transports listeners into a swirling nightlife alight with snapshots of triumph and mishap”.
HOMESHAKE - CD WALLET
Sophie Noel reviews the latest “warm and candid” record from Ontario’s Homeshake, the 9-track CD Wallet.
Scenic Route to Alaska - Lasts Forever
Josiah Snell writes about Scenic Route to Alaska’s new record Lasts Forever, a record that “balances its melancholy and hope with an easy confidence”.
Hot Mud - Rehab Rock
Chris Lammiman writes about the debut record from Ottawa’s Hot Mud, singing the praises of “a very honest and human record that is both witty and cathartic”.
Daniel Romano's Outfit - Too Hot to Sleep
Clay Geddert reviews Too Hot to Sleep from Daniel Romano’s Outfit, calling it a “collection of ferocious, driving tunes that are guaranteed to increase your average speed by at least 10km/h”.
Royal Tusk - Altruistic
Alex Brassard reviews Altruistic from Edmonton’s own Royal Tusk, admiring the album’s “heavy riffs and colossal drums that necessitate headbanging”.