Submitted by toothblackner on February 24, 2014 - 12:35pm
In early 2012 a mysterious band appeared online. The group, The Neighbourhood, revealed no biographical information, no photos and no backstory, offering only a moody track titled "Female Robbery." Fans and the press were confounded, scouring the Internet for any information that might lead them to the identity of these musicians. Pieces of the puzzle, some reflecting reality and some not so much, began to emerge. Although The Neighbourhood's identity remained hazy, it became clear that the music they were making felt transformative to critics and fans alike.
Submitted by toothblackner on February 24, 2014 - 12:31pm
Having completed international dates as the hand-picked support act on Billy Bragg’s epic Tooth and Nail tour, and headlined his own show at London’s Borderline; Australian musical nomad Kim Churchill is set to release his new album Silence Win on April 1st via Fontana North. Silence Win Kim Churchill’s 3rd studio effort was produced by Warne Livesey (Midnight Oil, Matthew Good). This album was recorded in the summer of 2013 in Ucluelet on Vancouver Island and is the first time Kim has entrusted a producer to hold the creative reigns.
Submitted by toothblackner on January 27, 2014 - 5:45pm
The time has finally arrived for the release of Royal Wood’s new album, THE BURNING BRIGHT. The album is mixed, mastered and ready to be released on March 4th 2014, with new single ‘Forever and Ever’ out now. In honour of the release Royal Wood will tour Western Canada and Ontario over January and February and continue to tour into the spring/summer with more dates to be announced, including a date in Calgary at Theatre Junction GRAND on June 28.
Submitted by toothblackner on January 26, 2014 - 1:07am
Harry Manx has been dubbed an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. Once again, Harry brings these stories on the road with him. A successful touring performer, Manx has brought his “breathtaking” solo shows across Canada and into the USA, Australia, and Europe. He has appeared at many prestigious festivals, world-class theatres, concert halls and infamous Blues clubs around the globe.
Submitted by toothblackner on January 25, 2014 - 10:21pm
The Head and the Heart will make their first ever appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Wednesday December 11th, performing the first single, Shake, off their sophomore release, Let’s Be Still. The following week, the band will perform Another Story on Conan, the show that gave the band their TV debut in 2011 in support of their self-titled debut. The Seattle six-piece is currently on a largely sold out tour with new North American dates announced today including 9 stops in Canada from Quebec City to Edmonton. New dates below!
Submitted by toothblackner on January 25, 2014 - 6:59pm
Growing up in Perth-Andover, you learn a thing or two about the tough grind. The family-oriented, blue-collar community is home to singer-songwriter and guitarist Matt Andersen. While manual labour wasn't his calling, hard work is something you pride yourself on growing up in a small-town. Having played over 200 shows in 2012, his work ethic has never been questioned. Matt’s narrative-driven writing cuts through the soul, blending blues and folk, encompassed in total honesty. He takes listeners on a ride with his diverse musical styles, skilled guitar work and over-the-top showmanship.
Submitted by toothblackner on January 25, 2014 - 6:45pm
With the breakout success of their self-titled 2010 debut album and widespread acclaim for their exhilarating live shows, Young The Giant has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting new bands to come out of Southern California in recent memory. For their highly anticipated second album Mind Over Matter (due out January 21st 2014) Young The Giant enlisted Grammy-nominated producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen - known for his work with such diverse artists as Beck, Nine Inch Nails, Paramore, and M83.
Submitted by toothblackner on January 25, 2014 - 6:21pm
Only the brave and original survive the indie music maelstrom which either sucks new guitar bands down into the depths or produces identikit sounds capitalising on trends of any given time. Bastille have moved away from the common output being churned out by indie bands to create pop songs that are absorbing and genre defining without ever being formulaic. The origins of Bastille lie in the creative mind of singer/song writer Dan Smith, whose embracement of multi-eclectic musical styles have led to one of the most exciting sounds in new music today.
Submitted by toothblackner on January 25, 2014 - 6:06pm
October 22, 2013 (Calgary, AB) — Growing up in Perth-Andover, you learn a thing or two about the tough grind. The family-oriented, blue-collar community is home to singer-songwriter and guitarist Matt Andersen. While manual labour wasn't his calling, hard work is something you pride yourself on growing up in a small-town. Having played over 200 shows in 2012, his work ethic has never been questioned. Matt’s narrative-driven writing cuts through the soul, blending blues and folk, encompassed in total honesty.
Submitted by toothblackner on October 18, 2013 - 5:39pm
A native of Syracuse, N.Y., and the tenth of 12 children, Martin Sexton grew up in the ’80s. Uninterested in the music of the day, he fueled his dreams with the timeless sounds of classic rock ’n’ roll. As he discovered the dusty old vinyl left in the basement by one his big brothers, his musical fire was lit. Sexton eventually migrated to Boston, where he began to build a following singing on the streets of Harvard Square, gradually working his way through the scene. His 1992 collection of self-produced demo recordings, In the Journey, was recorded on an old 8-track in a friend’s attic.
