Black Mastiff – “Music Machine”, 3.5/5
Edmonton’s Black Mastiff is a sneaky band. Their name evokes heavy metal forefathers Black Sabbath. The front cover of Music Machine is stark and monochromatic,…
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Kalle Mattson – “Avalanche”, 3.5/5
Avalanche marks the fifth release by Canadian folk artist Kalle Mattson and offers the listener and short yet fulfilling experience. The album’s six tracks clock in…
The Sheepdogs – “Future Nostalgia”, 4/5
Honestly, I was a little apprehensive about reviewing this album at first. The band’s self-titled release of 2012, produced by drummer Patrick Carney of award-winning…
Carly Dow – “Ingrained”, 4.5/5
It is no surprise that Ingrained graced the National top 10 charts in the folk/roots/blues category and subsequently carried Carly Dow on tour across Canada….
T. Nautilus – “T. Nautilus”, 4/5
I found T. Nautilus to be the exact opposite of what I was expecting based on the album artwork. The opening song of the album,…
Human Music – “Sup”, 3.5/5
Human Music is a psychedelic pop band from Winnipeg. Comprised of members from successful local gems Haunter and Cannon Bros., the group released their debut…
Hearing Trees – “Dear Sahara, 3.5/5
Winnipeg band Hearing Trees offers up something a little different to the local music scene. The strong lyricism and musical sensitivity that’s prominent on their…
Le Vent du Nord – Têtu, 4/5
Le Vent du Nord are a traditional folk group if you’ve ever heard one. Têtu, the group’s eighth release, is a collection of songs both…
Juan Barbosa – Soulbot 6000, 3.5/5
A title like Soulbot 6000 immediately makes singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Juan Barbosa’s latest solo offering stand out as a potentially intriguing and enigmatic listen. Soulbot 6000 is…
FKA twigs’s M3LL155X an icon for sexuality, creativity, and empowerment
VICTORIA – To FKA twigs’s most dedicated fans, M3LL155X (pronounced “Melissa”), or EP3, came after what felt like months of teasing, song releases, and live…