Kicking myself…

…because I didn’t buy tickets for Bon Iver‘s show tonight at Lee’s Palace. The show (with Bower Birds opening) has sold out! I guess I’ll have to wait for the next time they’re in town again. The record (For Emma, Long Ago) has been quite a staple in my iPod for the last couple of […]

Walk on Water (Auspicious Beginnings) by The Rest

Who : The Rest from Hamilton, Ontario.
What : One of two singles from the new release from Hamilton’s The Rest . The album (Everyone All At Once ) is the bands sophomore effort, but so far sounds like its from a band that’s been playing together for longer. I agree with I Heart Music ‘s […]

Rogers Picnic

Not even the rain could keep people away from heading to see the Rogers Picnic at Fort York. I’ve gotta say, its was a pretty run well run event and it looked as if most people enjoyed themselves. I wasn’t too sad that I missed The Carps or Burn Ruffians (living in Toronto there are […]

Metal Heart by Cat Power

Who : Cat Power (Chan Marshall) from Atlanta.
What : Another first here on Indie Music Filter, it seems as if I’ve never written about Cat Power before. Really hoping to catch her set today, so maybe I’ll just post a song, then report back once she’s had a chance to woo me in […]

Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa by Vampire Weekend

Who : Vampire Weekend from NYC.
What : Have people still never heard of this band? Maybe. Probably one of the most successful bands riding that crazy thing we call buzz. Back at SXSW this year, they were the talk of the town but they were either really loved, or really hated by the music industry […]