Tag: Spun

By Tristan Taylor

Jay Crocker is not just a multi-instrumentalist. On his latest release, Co-Stars, he has expanded his credits to include production. The 10-track album is avant-garde, to say the least. From the opening track “Super Disease,” we get to hear his invigorating experimentation at its best. Reminiscent of the Turtles with distortion, the song boldy declares… Continue reading Spun: Jay Crocker

By Josh Rose

From the depths of a Winnipeg basement come the Liptonians and their new album Let’s All March Back Into The Sea. Tagged as ‘pop-rock’ back in 2008, their live show paved the way for several cross-country tours. Now with a new album out, they remain true to their roots while improving their songwriting, arrangement and… Continue reading Spun: The Liptonians

By Nick Beaver

Over the past few years or so, dubstep has been on its way to the big time, finally getting the credit it truly deserves. With the unveiling of Magnetic Man, comprised of Benga, Skream and Artwork — three of several genre pioneers — and the release of their eponymous debut album on the horizon, it… Continue reading Spun: Magnetic Man

By Ken Clarke

Pink Floyd co-founder and lunatic Syd Barrett was an integral contributor to the Floyd’s first two albums, but Barrett left in a drug-induced haze to work on solo material. He missed Floyd’s later fame and fortune, his solo career went nowhere and he died in relative obscurity in 2006. David Gilmour, who replaced Barrett in… Continue reading Spun: Syd Barrett

By Matthew Richards

The name is deceiving — out of the solid Toronto scene rise the Russian Futurists. The Weight’s on the Wheels is their first full album since 2005, but picks up exactly where they left off with their trademark synth-driven, indie-pop sound. The album starts with a blast in “Hoeing Weeds, Sowing Seeds,” setting a pace… Continue reading Spun: Russian Futurists

By Remi Watts

I am of the opinion that David Vertesi, the young and handsome fellow that he is, gets laid on a most frequent basis (or at least should). I base my delicate yet serious opinion upon four premises: 1) His debut solo album, Cardiography is a shipshape sonically pleasing undertaking that could possibly be thought of… Continue reading Spun: David Vertesi

By Ryan Pike

Winnipeg is a city that produces more than its fair share of good music — bands like the Guess Who and the Weakerthans all call the ‘Peg home. Now tack The Details onto that list. The band manages to produce songs that are a noxious blend of catchy and dark. The first track “The Original… Continue reading Spun: The Details

By Andy Williams

Kid Cudi burst onto the Internet in 2008 with the release of his mind-blowing mixtape A Kid Called Cudi. At a time when the Internet was saturated with a litany of mediocre self-released mixtapes, Kid Cudi stood out. His 2009 debut full-length release, Man on the Moon: The End of the Day, was highly anticipated,… Continue reading Spun: Kid Cudi

By Garth Paulson

The 1996 release of Weezer’s Pinkerton was a surprising flop for the band. The album’s sales were low and it was hammered by Rolling Stone as one of the worst albums of the year. Despite the auspicious start, word of mouth spread and the album became a cult hit. Since then, the album is acclaimed… Continue reading Spun: Weezer

By Rhiannon Kirkland

Find yourself a date, a bottle of wine and a place to dance. And Now We Sing, the latest release from the Ontario-based group Olenka and the Autumn Lovers is the perfect soundtrack for a night in. Guitar driven waltzes (“Berlin”), gypsy romps (“Sparrow”) and just a touch of western twang (“East End”) make for… Continue reading Spun: Olenka and the Autumn Lovers