We’re only a few weeks into the new year and I’ve already discovered my favourite new band for 2013. Named The Milk Carton Kids and formed by artists Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan in 2011, this folk band from Eagle Rock, California has quickly stolen my heart and rendered me obsessed with their sound that has been …Read More
For those of you who have never heard of the indie-rock band The Boxer Rebellion, this one’s for you. Formed in the year 2000 by the british singer Nathan Nicholson following the passing of his mother, The Boxer Rebellion has grown to include british members Adam Harrison and Piers Hewitt, and Australian Todd Howe. Originally signed to …Read More
Dante Kinnunen, or better known by his stage name Dante, has unearthed my wandering soul. Based in Stockholm, current drummer of the Swedish indie band, The Concretes, (and my new beloved artist of the month), recently kicked off his solo career this past year with release of his debut EP, “Next To You.” Inspired heavily …Read More
Kristian Matsson, the singer-songwriter from Sweden who is better known by his stage name The Tallest Man on Earth, needs no introduction on This Bonus Track. He has been featured here time and time again, and as huge supporters of his music, we are excited to share with you the newest single off of his …Read More
After really enjoying Pep Rally and most of Leap Year, I had really high expectations for Hoodie Allen‘s new album All American. In both these previous mixtapes, Hoodie blends witty lyrics with great samples and beats. I remember thinking to myself, “Wow, this guy’s got serious potential.” That being said, I listened to All American …Read More
There’s something very tragic about the music of Australian indie band The Middle East. Formed in 2005, The Middle East released three EPs and two full-length albums before cutting their career short in 2011 for what can only be referred to as unknown personal reasons. With a strong fanbase who are pulling for their return …Read More
While you were all too busy getting stoned on April 20th, MGMT was busy releasing their first single to the public in over 3 years. “Alien Days” is the name of the song, and it is a tasty little number, I must say. For those of you who gave up on MGMT after their first …Read More
First off, let me explain to you what I am all about. I’m not here to reiterate information on bands and music that you yourself can Google and figure out on your own. For example: I am not going to tell you all about Alt-J’s early career and musical styles because that would involve me …Read More
On Saturday, April 27th, in front of a sold out crowd at The Drake Hotel in Toronto, Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale of The Milk Carton Kids performed a show unlike any that I have ever been to before. The general admission room had been transformed into a cozy and intimate bar setting, with comfy …Read More
Over the past two weeks, we’ve been blessed with some new hip-hop from Gorilla Warfare Tactics, all in anticipation for this day. On April 30th, the trio dropped their mix tape entitled Zoology, and I don’t even know where to begin. Not only did they fail to disappoint, they exceeded every expectation we could imagine. …Read More
There’s no better way to bring in the springtime than with the new single from Gorilla Warfare Tactics. Zoology, the title track off of their upcoming album, delivers yet another solid production by Imagine1984 and vocals by Dilla. With such a smooth, soulful lyrical performance, Dilla gives us everything we’ve come to expect and more. …Read More
Its crazy to think that its been 8 years since Daft Punk has released an album, this being 2005′s “Human After All”. Although its been that long, their music is still without a doubt relevant, and extremely popular. Now personally, I’m not usually one for electronic or dance music, but there’s always been something …Read More
Two years. We’ve waited two years and finally, the time has come. We last heard from Gorilla Warfare Tactics with their single, Dark Saber Jedi, after which the group ceased to release music. Recently resurfacing from their hiatus, the group released drugDILLA, a single off of their long awaited mix-tape Zoology, expected to drop on …Read More
For all of you Vampire Weekend fans out there- today is a good day. The new album “Modern Vampires of the City” is set to be released on May 7th 2013, and while this may seem like a lifetime away, the band premiered two singles off of the upcoming record this afternoon to tease their …Read More
Live Nudes is a progressive/electro duo living in London, Ontario. With a fresh sound and a remarkable stage presence to boot – let’s just say that listening to Live Nudes is comparable only to watching live nudes. Originally from Toronto, Ontario these two 19 year old producers got their start playing shows at Tattoo Rock …Read More
I don’t know much about the alternative band Ambassadors which makes it very difficult for me to tell you all about them… but I’ll give it my best shot. A few days ago I came across one of their songs on the internet and fell instantly in love, convinced that I had finally found something …Read More