REVIEW: Japandroids – “Celebration Rock”

[May 29th 2012 - Polyvinyl Record Co. // Find it at: iTunes | Insound] ______________________________________________________________ Japandroids don’t do quiet. It’s why the Vancouver duo’s second record hangs onto a rib-shaking mentality and pushes out the motive to do something. Lined with passion-ripping chords and kit bashing, Celebration Rock outlines the emotions surfing through your body during tangible scenarios –... Read More

TRACK/MP3: Evy Jane – “Sayso”

We may be late on this new track, but there’s a reason every inch of the world needs to hear it. While thousands are hooked on The Weeknd or waiting for D’Angelo to resurface, Vancouver duo EVY JANE have released a new cut that should lead every bump n’ grind playlist. Led by a seductive chorus, “Sayso”, Evelyn Mason and Jeremiah Klein reassure what elements make up the smooth tranquility that defined 90s’ R&B,... Read More

BLARER OF THE MONTH: Carpenter

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CMW 2010: Interview – Hot Hot Heat

Although Mother Nature decided to torture Toronto with depressing weather, spirits were still high to see bands like Hot Hot Heat perform. We got the opportunity to interview singer Steve Bays and find out what the group’s been up to and what they have planned to assist their upcoming release. © Jeff Parsons Read More  Read More

For Your Ears Only: Elias

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Blarer Of The Month: Hey Ocean!

By fusing together colourful poetry and exotic rhythms , Hey Ocean! is quietly carving their name into the Canadian music scene. Read More  Read More

For Your Ears Only: Hey Ocean!

Photo Credit: IndieCan Radio WHO: Ashleigh Ball, David Beckingham, Dave Vertesi, Dan Klenner ORIGIN: Vancouver, B.C. STARTED: 2006 GENRE: Indie Funk LATEST RELEASE: It’s Easier To Be Somebody Else (2008) WHO CARES?: Unique to the bone, Hey Ocean! are one of the biggest unsigned bands in Canada. Like the touring funk machines they are, the quartet will be touring with Spiral Beach this spring. SOUNDS LIKE: A hip and funk-filled jazz club located... Read More