The Local Natives

Last week while in Los Angeles I attended a pretty cool event at the LA office of Nettwerk. It was called The 2008 Music and Millennials Panel and had an interesting format. A surprise band put themselves completely out there for a panel of music industry professionals (including 80-100 in the audience) to critique their […]

Contrived

This is one of those bands where’s I’ve heard the name for years, but have never had the opportunity to really sit down with their music. Or go see them live. I’m currently enjoying going through third LP from Halifax’s Contrived (out on Hand Drawn Dracula Nov. 11th) titled blank, blank, blank. Produced by Dave […]

If I was in Calgary this weekend….

I’d be at Sled Island. Wow, check out that lineup. To name a few, Broken Social Scene, Yo La Tengo, Mogwai, Secret Machines and The Dodos will play the headlining spots/stage with a slew of other bands playing various venues are the city all week. IMF fave Jose Gonzalez will also be playing the festival […]

Red Light Company

I need reminders. So, if you’re working a band, thanks to those who remind me (I don’t always get it or remember it right away). If you’re my Dentist’s secretary, thanks for the call yesterday. My gums hurt, but my teeth are clean. I remember liking the song With Lights Out by Red Light Company […]