mardeen

Catching up still: Mardeen, Jonsi and Alex (Riceboy Sleeps)

Okay, so I made it through NXNE day two in relatively good condition. Still pacing myself though, we all remember how festivals get the best of me.

NXNE recap is coming soon, but I’ve gotta point you towards Mardeen right now. They performed a slew of new songs last night which were amazing. They’ve only got one demo up on the site, but check out ‘Ice Truck Killer‘ (name is still tentative, but maybe they should keep it and improve that songs’ chances of making it on Dexter).

Elsewhere, I’d like to point out there’s new music from Jonsi (Sigur Ros) and Alex, together The Riceboy Sleeps. The In Sound From Way Out told us about it, check out the songs below. This will be my sunday evening come down music.

What are you doing a week tonight?

If you’re in Toronto, with the film fest happening, the city will be full of things to do and see. For this Wednesday, sept 10th, here’s two options I recommend.

The Walkmen at The Horseshoe Tavern. Here’s them performing in Juan’s basement (care of P4k) part 1 of 3.

or head to the Drake for a little celebration I’m putting on.

More details here.

Check out Kids by Mardeen (can be downloaded on Indie Music Filter Volume 4, grab it here).

This is Mardeen, a three-piece power-pop group from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. I hear pieces of Built To Spill and Weezer, with remnants of the Canadian East Coast Pop Explosion in the mid 90’s. Their debut album (Read Less Minds) was recorded by Halifax rock veteran Charles Austin (The Super Friendz, Buck 65) and is available at Zunior.