NEW RELEASES: Black Lips, Raleigh layer on the influences
The Black Lips and Raleigh, two bands in almost diametrically opposed genres and nearly a continent apart, have crafted superb albums that have one thing in common: they’ll appeal to anyone who likes good music. Atlanta’s Black Lips will release a sixth studio album, “Arabia Mountain”, on June 7 (Vice). The quartet combines garage rock […]
Sled Island bands head north
Sled Island? Works for us! Calgary’s Sled Island is quickly becoming an important new music festival, and Edmonton is increasingly benefiting from spin-off shows. This year, the weekend of June 24-26 will see three bands play at various venues after finishing up at the Calgary festival. First, on Friday night as part of The Works […]
PREVIEW: Wyrd and Wonderful, 3.0
The third annual Wyrd Music Festival takes over Dinwoodie on the University of Alberta Campus this Friday for its first of three dates across western Canada. Two stages will host the bands throughout the day and into the wee hours, trading back and forth so there’s absolutely no down-time between bands. Other stops include Calgary […]
NEW MUSIC: Fusion in sound and pictures from Art Brut and Moby
How often do you get amazing art, and amazing music, from one album? Twice in one week! Art Brut will release its fourth studio album, titled “Brilliant! Tragic!” (Cooking Vinyl), on May 23. The English/German indie rockers take life as it comes to them, are known for their humorous lyrics and antics, and fill each […]
NEW MUSIC: An Horse v Times New Viking
How will two bands both competing for fans at Calgary’s Sled Island Festival later this summer fare when they both also release albums the same week? Let’s find out! The first is Australian duo An Horse (pictured), who released their sophomore album – always a challenge – titled “Walls” on Tuesday. The band has opened […]
Command Sisters take their sound to Nashville
Have you ever been to an actual hootenanny in Nashville? At ages 15 and 12 respectively, Charlotte and Sarah Command,will go you one better: they’ve played one. The sisters recently spent two weeks in Nashville, performing at eight different venues in a whirlwind tour of the music city but had time to chat on the […]
