It’s a few years since Alex Turner’s memorable acceptance speech at the BRITS which resonated with its coda: “That rock 'n'roll, eh? That rock'n'roll, it just won't go away.”. We seem to go through cycles of absurd reports of the death of guitar music followed by lofty claims that such
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You’ve GOT to Hear This: The Barr Brothers – “Queen of the Breakers”
The 2014 album Sleeping Operator by The Barr Brothers was a sweeping, symphonic concoction that thrilled in its inventive instrumentation and developed the band's folk-rock tag with a vast range of global influences lending the record a degree of pleasing unpredictability. Despite the multitude of rewarding qualities, the record appeared
You’ve GOT to Hear This: Gill Landry – “Love Rides A Dark Horse”
AIR MILES x #NOTL2017
I've always been a music fanatic, which means that every holiday or event in my life usually has ties to music. AIR MILES have a fantastic program called AIR MILES Stage Pass which allows Collectors across Canada to use their Dream Miles towards some of the hottest concerts across Canada. On July second,
You’ve GOT to Hear This: Shadowlark – “Do Your Worst”
Undeniably raw lyrics, with vocals somewhere between Duffy and Gabriella Cilmi. Shadowlark is a talented, young, 3-piece making their way on to the UK music scene. There aren’t many complete comparisons that can be made while listening to ‘Do Your Worst’, their debut single, but for me the closest I
You’ve GOT to Hear This: JAWS – “CAST”
Put your headphones on, turn up the volume and let the redolent guitar intro of JAWS' new single Cast sweep you away to another time, another place where the future beckons and hope springs eternal. The song's dreamy qualities are subtly seductive, enhanced further by Connor Schofield's beguiling vocals which
Exclusive EP Premiere: Marcio Novelli – “The Reimagining, Vol 1.”
It’s a thrilling day to be in the shoes of Hamilton-based artist Marcio Novelli – or a Novelli fan, for that matter – as today marks the release of his highly-anticipated EP The Reimagining, Vol 1. Putting a stripped-down, acoustic spin on seven tracks from his pop-rock discography, the release allows
You’ve GOT to Hear This: Leif Vollebekk – “Twin Solitude”
Towards the end of the 20th century, a boozy dinner party wasn't complete unless Morcheeba's Big Calm was playing in the background. It was and still is a sophisticated record and it's classy melodies and innovative soundscapes were the perfect accompaniment for a late-night soiree. Fast forward almost two decades
