Ellie Goudling does ‘Wolves (Act I and II)’ by Bon Iver

Quite a departure from the synth-pop that we were expecting to hear from the UK’s Ellie Goudling. She does do justice to Justin Vernon’s emotional standout, from Bon Iver‘s critically-acclaimed For Emma, Long Ago. But where’s the chaos at the end? I guess I just need those drums to really get the idea that the […]

Northern Lights by Bowerbirds

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, […]

Over The Top Festival turns 8!

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 […]

All My Days by Alexi Murdoch

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 […]