Chris Budd is a music industry sales rep, former music publisher and the founder/owner/editor of Toronto-based music blog Indie Music Filter.
Who: Bowerbirds from Raleigh, NC.
What: The first glimpse into Bowerbirds sophomore album (Upper Air on Dead Oceans July 7th). I’m someone who should spend more time picking up the lyrics in songs. Rarely do the words come first, but these grabbed me instantly. ‘All I want is your eyes, in the morning as we wake, […]
On the smaller and more interesting side of music festivals in Toronto is the Over The Top Festival, heading into its 8th year May 21st-23rd. Not just music really, the festival features film and theatre events as well. ‘The music component of the festival will see Toronto debuts for critically acclaimed teen phemons Tiny Masters […]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SinKrTVJu88[/youtube] ‘Friday Night Rock Song’ by Caledonia. Looks like a good party.
Who: Alexi Murdoch from the ‘Away We Go’ Soundtrack.
What: Been seeing the trailer recently for the upcoming Sam Mendes movie ‘Away We Go’ and wondering who’s song was featured. Turns out it is the song ‘All My Days’ by London born, Scottish bred singer-songwriter Alexi Murdoch. Also turns out he’s the primary musical voice for […]
Who: Starlight Mints.
What: Oklahoma psych-pop pranksters Starlight Mints will be releasing their next album Change Remains via Barsuk Records in June (Physical June 21st, digitally June 9th). Expect an ‘unusual brand of instrumentally complex, surrealistically worded pop sound’. Check. Got them on the radar now. Coming soon to a town near you.
Song: Zoomba. Probably the […]