The stuff on my desk: Dan Black, Air, Arkells and Japandroids

Huge monkey off my back. I finally found an apartment to move to next month. I did enjoy the excitement of seeing each place, but I kept wondering if I’d ever find a spot. Now I’m wondering if anyone’s got any good ‘moving’ songs? I’ll probably need a good record for painting walls. Here’s a […]

Bode by Julianna Barwick

Who: Julianna Barwick from Brooklyn.
What: For fans of lush layers, angelic harmonies and looping ethereals reminiscent of Panda Bear, get lost in the music of Julianna Barwick. Could it be a soundtrack to your next underwater dive or daydream? Probably. For what some might describe as wordless music, I think she’s saying quite a lot. […]

Polaris Prize ’09: Shortlist Announced

Here it is. 6 bands/artists that are 2nd time nominees and no debut albums. Who do you think will take it? Elliott BROOD – Mountain Meadows Toronto Website | MySpace Fucked Up – The Chemistry Of Common Life Toronto Website | MySpace Great Lake Swimmers – Lost Channels Toronto Website | MySpace Hey Rosetta! – […]

New music from Riceboy Sleeps ‘Boy 1904’

Several years in gestation, the Riceboy Sleeps project was first conceived as an outlet for Jonsi and his boyfriend Alex’s visual art, resulting in the highly covetable 1,000 limited edition A6 book, printed in Iceland to highly exacting spec. Gallery shows and video installations followed, and with them the creation of the first dream-like soundscapes […]

Wolfe Island Musicfest ’09

This is still one of my favorite music festivals around. For those who enjoy community, music, friends, good value and fun, make the trip. Wolfe Island Musicfest Aug 7th and 8th This is a non-profit event. Raising money for our local community centre. Ain’t too fussy just tons of fun. Friday Aug 7th TownHall Concert […]