Pretty cool concept for a compilation album. Every Wednesday for 16 weeks, 3 musicians showed up at MCM Studios in Winnipeg ready to collaborate with each other. Their task was to write, record and mix one song. And that song would be made available for download the following morning. Talk about quick turnaround. And in […]
man, I could use 25 grand……
That’s tonight and probably the hotest ticket in town here in Toronto. XM radio’s ‘The Verge’ (channel 52, focusing on new and emerging indie and alternative sounds from Canad) has decided to give away $50,000 to support Canadian music by giving away 25k to the best album and 25k to the best artist. Also, this […]
The blog turned 2 today! Happy Birthday Indie Music Filter. 2 years and 383 posts, still rolling. Been spinning The Sleepless Nights a lot lately here in the office. They’re a Halifax band originally formed as a three piece. Now the band has grown to a six-peice, comprised of other east coast bands like The […]
Wombats appear to have little fear of humans. They can be awkwardly tamed in a captive situation, and even coaxed to be patted and held. The ones found in England have got some kicks. Take a listen to the Wombats. They sound a little like Supergrass and a little like the Weakerthans. Here’s the video […]