By Laura Wan
Had this album been released a few months earlier, it would have been the soundtrack to my summer. Bleeding Knees Club brings their highly danceable pop-punk to life on their EP, Virginity. This Aussie outfit injects their coastal sound into songs that recall those of noise-rock bands Black Lips, The Hives, and Step-Panther.But don’t pin… Continue reading Bleeding Knees Club
When Radiohead released The King of Limbs earlier this year, it fell short of expectations. Still considered to be a viable addition to the Radiohead canon, the letdown came from the direction in which the band took the album. A remix compilation featuring some of Thom Yorke’s favourite producers, TKOL RMX 1234567 seemed to be… Continue reading Radiohead
By David Kenney
Wilco’s latest album is a true culmination of everything the band has done. The Whole Love pulls sounds from the experimental folk-rock of 2002’s Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and the straightforward rock of 2009’s Wilco.The seven-minute-long epic opener “Art of Almost” starts with a barrage of loops and sounds not unlike the opener on Yankee Hotel… Continue reading Wilco
The brother-sister duo of S.J. and Maygen Kardash that forms Violent Kin have returned to Saskatoon to record and produce from their home studio. People is the second full-length release from Violent Kin, and the result of these recording sessions.From the beginning of the album, it seems that Violent Kin are trying desperately to remind… Continue reading Violent Kin
Alright, I admit that I was an Elliott BROOD fan prior to listening to Days into Years, the band’s third full-length album. However, I am much more than just a fan after listening to the new album — now I am a zealot.The opening track, “Lindsay,” is a stunning example of death-country, along with “Lines”… Continue reading Elliott BROOD
Those familiar with Bon Iver’s first album, 2008’s For Emma, Forever Ago, will find that the Wisconsin-based band’s signature sounds are preserved on their newest release, along with some welcome new additions to strum your heartstrings. Bon Iver includes much of the same crooning vocals and ethereal sound but moves the band into a more… Continue reading Spun:Bon Iver
David Guetta’s newest release, Nothing but the Beat, combines his recent taste for more Top-40 sounds and some of his hard, old-school beats. If you’re looking for an album to throw on for a party, this is your best bet. There’s something in this album for everyone. Guetta offers some softer beats with “I Can… Continue reading Spun:David Guetta
Written on the inside of this album’s jacket is this: “If we’ve ever slept in your bed, floated down your river, renovated your home, rode your bike, or eaten the food you grow, this is for you.” I wasn’t quite sure what to expect after an introduction like that. The Crooked Brothers aren’t actually related… Continue reading Spun:The Crooked Brothers
By Darren Young
I admit it– I was, and still kind of am, a diehard Kooks fan. “Naïve” and “Sofa Song” got some serious playtime on my iPod Mini. How could I help it? Many a young schoolgirl has fallen for the bubbly love songs and ironically upbeat ballads of The Kooks, not to mention frontman Luke Pritchard’s… Continue reading Spun: The Kooks
Zenith Myth is the self-titled progressive rock debut of Los Angeles-based artist Mike Edwards. In addition to writing and producing the album, Edwards claims a multitude of instrumental credits, including bass, guitar, piano, screams and iPhone noises. This album displays the work and talents of several other artists– Paul D’Amour of Tool; Melissa Auf der… Continue reading Spun: Zenith Myth