“Bathed in Light” by The Dirty Nil
by Geoff Parent
“Bathed in Light” is infectious, efficient and is The Dirty Nil at their very best.
Categories: Songs • Tags: Ontario, The Dirty Nil
Rufus Wainwright, Poses
by Jim Di Gioia
No Rufus Wainwright record since has come close to the authenticity, sincerity, and vulnerability of Poses.
Categories: Albums • Tags: Québec, Rufus Wainwright
“What I Don’t Need” by Understudy
by Jim Di Gioia
Understudy’s “What I Don’t Need” is music in its own lane, with attitude and groove embedded in its electronic arrangements.
Categories: Songs • Tags: Understudy
10 essential episodes of Kreative Kontrol with Vish Khanna featuring Canadian musicians
by Mac Cameron
To celebrate 400 episodes of Kreative Kontrol with Vish Khanna, we’ve chosen 10 highlights featuring Canadian musicians, including Cadence Weapon, Tanya Tagaq, BADBADNOTGOOD and more.
Categories: Features • Tags: Adrian Teacher and The Subs, BADBADNOTGOOD, Blimp Rock, Bonjay, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Bry Webb, Cadence Weapon, Charlotte Day Wilson, Clairmont the Second, Colin Stetson, Constantines, Daniel Romano, Darleen Shrugg, Destroyer, Do Make Say Think, Esmerine, Fake Palms, Fiver, Fugazi, Future Islands, Jane Bunnett, Jennifer Castle, Kreative Kontrol, Lido Pimienta, LIDS, Lonely Parade, Mauno, Partner, Shad, Shotgun Jimmie, Slim Twig, Stephen Malkmus, Steven Lambke, Suuns, Tanya Tagaq, The Weather Station, U.S. Girls, Vish Khanna, You've Changed Records
“Be You” by Moscow Apartment
by Jim Di Gioia
“Be You”, the latest single from Moscow Apartment, is a textbook-perfect combination of pop charms and street smarts.
Categories: Songs • Tags: Moscow Apartment, Ontario
Casey Mecija, Psychic Materials
by Jim Di Gioia
The songs of Casey Mecija’s 2016 LP Psychic Materials weave together a satisfying tapestry.
Categories: Albums • Tags: Casey Mecija, Ontario
Deux Trois, Health
by Mac Cameron
Deux Trois lap bands that have multiple years, fans, and followers behind them with their debut.
Categories: Albums • Tags: Deux Trois, Ontario