Albums
Pomptet – The View From Pompey’s Head
Repetition in a song can either make it catchier or make it completely frustrating. Repetition is a recurring theme in the album, The View From Pompey’s Head by Pomptet, and though it starts off as […]
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Isabelle Young – Sirens
I think it’s time I admit to myself that I am reading and watching too much Outlander… Not only does my internal dialogue have a Scottish accent, but I’m finding music and lyrics in songs […]
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Jazzotopes – Soulscapes
Growing up in Montreal, it is far from rare to hear a band playing songs in both French and English. Seldom, however, do we see trilingual bands. Founded in 2013, Montreal’s Jazzotopes are an English, […]
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Fear of Noise – Cockroachia
Instrumental albums often have a bad rap in our fast-paced society filled with catchy tunes and meaningless lyrics. Fear of Noise‘s debut EP Cockroachia proves that an instrumental album can be entertaining and even get […]
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Red Sonnet – Across the Bridge
Some albums are meant to entertain us while others are riddled with emotion and will make you feel every word and note deep within your core. English folk band Red Sonnet‘s debut album, Across the […]
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Hadi Adel – Monotask
I’m going to try a different approach for this review on Montreal trip hop artist Hadi Adel… The demos consist simply of Side A and Side B, and flow in a steady stream, so going […]
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Past Haunts – Others
I’m obsessed with Cape Town, South Africa’s Past Haunts. I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited about a screamo record. There are so many great things to say about their latest release, Others, that it’s […]
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Mike Nagoda – Parliament
Some artists instill emotions in their listeners. Some tell a story with their music. Some inspire generations. And some, though very rarely, manage to do all three. Toronto musician Mike Nagoda is one of these […]
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Jenny Dalton – Black Water
This album, Black Water by Jenny Dalton,was a pleasure to listen to, and after looping too many times to count, I’ve found there are a few songs in particular that really stand out for me. I […]
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Black Lady Soul – Self-Titled
Black Lady Soul has something really unique going here. My first listen through their newly-released self-titled album gave me some cool vibes. Overall, the album has a dark feel that keeps you grooving. After the […]