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: Fez from London, England.
What: A four-piece who I’ve just been introduced to, starting to get some reactions online. I couldn’t really find a bio online, or more about the band instead of listing the four players. Perhaps we should just start with a killer tune (in the one below)?
Song: Lowlight.
For the fans of dream-pop, shoegaze or artists like M83, you’re probably going to like what I’ve got from Jatun‘s newest release: (Blanket of Ash, out March 9 on Other Electricities). With filled walls of clandestine vocals, heavy layers and unmistakable intensity, this vinyl-only collection of metallic drone will fill your ears and help you […]
Here’s the newest from Psych rockers The Secret Machines. Like I Can is the new single, which is available everywhere today digitally along with another singled titled “Terrible Light” via the band’s own label – TSM Recordings. Both tracks were recorded at The Magic Shop and mixed at Electric Lady in NYC. Written by Brandon […]
Who: The Heligoats from Bellingham, Wash.
What: Today is one of those days where there’s just too much good music out there. From the new album Goodness Gracious (out today, Greyday Records), this Chris Otepka (formerly of Troubled Hubble) in his tenth year with The Heligoats. Always using the moniker as a separate songwriting outlet, even […]
Who: The Soft Province from Montreal and Regina.
What: From two music minds and longtime friends (and Besnard Lakes co-founders), Jace Lasek and Michael Gardiner are The Soft Province and this in an introduction to their new body of work, 45 atmospheric minutes in their self-titled debut. ‘Drawing on Mike and Jace’s love of the pop […]