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Listen & Follow on Spotify The Crowleys – “Seasons” [Listen]I’ve been waiting so long for these autumnAutumn colours to call and I wonderWhen will the leaves fall? This one’s been a long time in the making! One of my fave local bands for many years now has been The Crowleys. The band has steadily crafted … Read more
Listen & Follow on Spotify LTtheMonk – “The Lo” [Listen]So eclectic In her records I had to say it’sLove atFirst needle drop Hamilton-based emcee LTtheMonk has been rolling out tracks, videos, and visuals from the universe of his great third album, On The Wall, released last summer. Now he shares brand new single, “The Lo.” Is this the … Read more
Listen & Follow on Spotify iskwē & Tom Wilson – “Starless Nights” [Listen]I always liked my companyIn loneliness I felt truly freeThe music partnership of iskwē and Tom Wilson is a beautiful one to watch. The pair teamed up last fall for a cover of Tom’s “Blue Moon Drive,” and now they put their spin … Read more
Haviah Mighty – “Thirteen” [Listen]My history isn’t viewed on a pedestalOff of her phenomenal, Polaris Music Prize-winning album 13th Floor, Toronto rapper Haviah Mighty just released a powerful video for the track “Thirteen.” [Watch the video] Speaking of the song’s meaning, the artist says: As a Canadian, I’ve been told countless times that I don’t … Read more
The Dirty Nil – “Done With Drugs” [Listen]They’ve been good, they’ve been sweetBut now it’s time to get cleanWhile this period of physical distancing must be proving difficult for many musicians, The Dirty Nil have a leg up in that they live together. As a result, the Nil have been able to finish up their … Read more
Math Club – “Hunter II” [Listen] And how are you? I forgot to ask Was it something I said Made you shut me out and leave again? Last January we got the terrific single “Water To Wine” by Math Club along with the seasonally apropos lyric “January’s not so cold if I don’t ever leave … Read more
By Kristin Archer Shade – “Controller [Listen] There he goes once again Shade is new evolution of Pet Sun and they’re sounding sharper than ever. The local band is signed to Sleepless Records and are gearing up for big things. This first single from their forthcoming full length record has that familiar dark and doomy sound … Read more
By Kristin Archer Arkells – “People’s Champ” [Listen] You do nothing every year But showing up on the red carpet I’m looking for the people’s champ Arkells deliver another banger just in time for summer. The Motown-infused, anthemic, politically-driven rock tune is the first single off their fifth studio album, due out later this year. While … Read more
By Kristin Archer Alex Whorms – “Jones” [Listen] Do I set my sights just a little too high when I look at you? Is this a mirror on the wall that I’m talking to? I was introduced to the music of Alex Whorms while judging this year’s McMaster Battle of the Bands finals at The Casbah. … Read more
By Kristin Archer Redanda – “Forlorn” [Listen] I feel a caution in the wind that forbids me to begin And when I see you in my dreams, it shows what might have been I first connected with the dudes of Redanda five years ago (so crazy!) and they became fast favourites of mine. The band’s latest … Read more