By Rachel Woodward, September 28 2017 —
Toronto folk-rock band The Wilderness of Manitoba have had a busy eight years. Between five albums, three EPs and tours around the world, the group boasts the kind of experience and discography in … Read the rest
By Miranda Krogstad, August 24 2017 —
At this year’s Calgary Folk Music Festival, we sat down with Sargeant and Comrade, Terra Lightfoot, and Peter Stone of 100 Mile House to talk about what life is like for folk musicians … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, June 15, 2017 —
The Darcys are bringing their nostalgic ‘80s pop tunes to Calgary’s HiFi Club on June 16. The duo, consisting of Wes Marskell and Jason Couse, is touring across Canada and latching onto the … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, June 15, 2017 —
After a string of EPs and singles, Toronto synth-pop artist Alexandra Hughes — better known under the stage name Allie X — released her first full-length album, CollXtion II. In an electro-pop scene … Read the rest
July 26, 2016 —
The Polaris Music Prize released its 2016 short list on July 14. The annual award, along with $50,000, is given to the Canadian artist whose album is considered to have the most artistic merit, without taking … Read the rest
By Jarrett Edmund, October 6 2015 —
Montreal post-punk four-piece Ought understand that school is important, even when you’re a successful rock band fresh off the release of your second full-length album and riding the tailwinds of critical praise. After … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, September 29 2015 —
Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Kalle Mattson is on the cusp of hitting it big, even if he doesn’t admit it. His 2014 album, Someday, the Moon Will Be Gold, was an intimate record that made … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, September 10 2015 —
Chris Hadfield has lived an extraordinary life. He was the first Canadian to walk in space, spent two months as the commander of the International Space Station (ISS) and has since become a … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, September 3 2015 —
The tradition of sharing folk music is alive and well with Victoria quartet Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra (TMO), who released their fourth full-length album, LOVE., on August 21. They’re now setting off on a … Read the rest
The 2015 Polaris Prize short list was announced July 16. The annual award, selected by a panel of 11 Canadian music journalists, recognizes exceptional Canadian full-length albums. Factors like sales or genre aren’t taken into consideration — the albums are … Read the rest
