Submitted by toothblackner on January 7, 2019 - 6:11pm
In a realm where poets rarely intersect with stardom, the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics introduced us to Shane Koyczan. With a collective “wow” across Canada and beyond, we found the poet of our generation.
Submitted by toothblackner on October 18, 2018 - 8:22pm
CŒUR DE PIRATE
Ten years ago, Béatrice Martin became known to the world as Cœur de pirate. Over the past decade, she has sold over a million albums, in addition to reaching 1.3 million fans on Facebook and 100 000 followers on Twitter and Instagram. On streaming platforms, 3 million fans listen to her albums on repeat.
Submitted by toothblackner on September 11, 2018 - 4:10pm
The essence of The Sadies’ story is in many summed up with the powerful image of the aurora borealis adorning the cover of their latest album, Northern Passages. Ever since the quartet comprised of singer/guitarists Dallas and Travis Good, bassist Sean Dean and drummer Mike Belitsky first arrived on the North American scene 20 years ago, their music has never been less than awe-inspiring, with no further embellishment necessary.
Submitted by toothblackner on September 11, 2018 - 4:02pm
CAPTAIN TRACTOR
Captain Tractor has been playing their distinctive brand of Celtic Folk Rock in Alberta and abroad since 1993. If the band were a person, it would be graduating high school this year. Graduating, with honors that is. With seven full-length albums, two retrospective compilations, appearances on several collections (Due South, Higher Ground, Michael Weston King, Songs From the Ave), and a handful of awards, Captain Tractor is forging ahead with a new member and studio album. The full-length Famous Last Words will be released in Spring 2011.
Submitted by toothblackner on September 11, 2018 - 3:54pm
While seemingly distracted by our own deep love affair with the band, The Cat Empire havesteadily become one of Australia’s most successful musical exports.
