Indie hipsters and the hip hop community alike have waited a long time for Ultraviolet. The album is the full length debut from uber-cool Chicago rapper Kid Sister. People will undoubtedly be mixed in their reactions to the finished product though.Ultraviolet at times is a dynamic and refreshing record. When she's at her best, Kid Sister provides a compelling and diverse listen, pulling in
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Dammit. Drummers deserve attention too.After spending time percussing for Rilo Kiley and Bright Eyes, Jason Boesel has decided his time is now. It's a good thing for us too.Boesel will be releasing his first solo album, Hustler's Son, on January 12th. Listen to what he (and the Mystic Valley Band) came up with:"Hand Of God"- MP3The track listing for the album looks like this:Black Waves
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Southern Ontario indie rockers Racoon Wedding are set to play The Garrison in Toronto on November 28th along with banjo-plucking roots band The Schomberg Fair (album review). We have a pair of passes to give away to the show. You can enter by sending us a message via: Email Twitter Myspace Facebook For years Racoon Wedding's Tom Ford has owned and operated the Ford Plant venue in Brantford, a
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Southern Ontario indie rockers Raccoon Wedding are set to play The Garrison in Toronto on November 28th along with banjo-plucking roots band The Schomberg Fair (album review). We have a pair of passes to give away to the show.You can enter by sending us a message via:EmailTwitterMyspaceFacebookFor years Raccoon Wedding's Tom Ford has owned and operated the Ford Plant venue in Brantford,
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It's a busy week in music in the city. Check out some of these shows if you have time:Dropkick Murphys, Sound Academy, Nov 19thThe celt-punks come back with what is always a rollicking fun rock show. Check out my interview with the band's drummer Matt Kelly here.Dropkick Murphys' MyspaceLittle Girls w. You Say Party! We Say Die!, The Phoenix, Nov 20thToronto's own Little Girls team up
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New Orleans jazz/funk/hip hop hybrid Galactic have announced the release of their new studio album. The guest-heavy YA-KA-MAY will be unveiled on February 9th.Here's the track list for the record:Friends of ScienceBoe Money (featuring The Rebirth Brass Band)Double It (featuring Big Freedia)Heart of Steel (featuring Irma Thomas)Wild Man (featuring Big Chief Bo Dollis)Bacchus (featuring
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Here's a look at the shows announced for Toronto this week:Intensive Care, Rancho Relaxo, Nov 19DJ Champion, Mod Club, Nov 27 Leon Redbone, Hugh's Room, Dec 5The Warped 45s, The Dakota, Dec 5Leon Redbone, Hugh's Room, Dec 6Leon Redbone, Hugh's Room, Dec 7Andy Kim X-mas show with Broken Social Scene, Mod Club, Dec 9Mike Plume Band, Dakota's, Dec 11The Skydiggers, Horseshoe Tavern, Dec 18
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The upcoming release of the album from Them Crooked Vultures got me thinking for obvious reasons about Led Zeppelin. The discussion on the TCV fan forum amazed me with the blind devotion some people have to Zeppelin. I've never understood it, so that naturally got me thinking about over-rated bands throughout rock music history.When I was trying to put together a list of the most over-rated
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There's been an interesting convergence of rock and theatre over the last couple of years. Bands like The Decemberists with Hazards of Love have told stories through their albums. From the theatrical side, productions like We Will Rock You have told stories using existing rock music. Recently, Vancouver/NYC's Hard Drugs went a step further by writing rock music to specifically be performed
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We're stickin' and movin' with another round of lightning fast musical jabs. Check out what I haven't had time to properly give you:Ben Davis, Charge It Up!This third solo album from Davis hits stores on January 5th. It's a dose of warped power pop that should tide you over until the new Ted Leo album comes out.Ben Davis' MyspacePick A Piper, Pick A PiperThis is an EP from a band that
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It's been a little while since we've heard from Internet video sensations/alternative prankster OK Go. The band is back today with the release of their new single and video "WTF?".The full album comes out on January 12th. Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky (I love it when American band's spell "colour" properly) was produced by David Fridmann (Mercury Rev, Flaming Lips, MGMT) which should bring
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Fairytales from the Island is the new album from Montreal band Intensive Care. The album, produced by Jace Lasek (Stars, Besnard Lakes, Sunset Rubdown), is the kind of atmospheric indie pop you'd expect to hear coming out of that city.The band is working it's way across southern Ontario this week, spreading the joy and culminating in a big Toronto show. Check them out on one of these dates:
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I find it remarkable how many artists and lost or forgotten albums from decades ago have been rediscovered and reissued to critical acclaim and given cult status.One of those artists for whom that has happened over the last couple of years is '60s folk rocker Elyse. Her debut 1968 album featured a guest guitar spot from Neil Young, Neil FREEKIN' Young people. In the last couple of years that
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If you're anything like me the constant stream of one-man-bands is beginning to get on your nerves. Just use your own name for heaven's sake. What's wrong are you ashamed of your name?Anyhoo, the latest is Portland's Tom Filepp and his sophomore album release as Cars and Trains. The album, The Roots, The Leaves will be released on January 26th.You can judge it on the merits of the music
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I've never really gotten deeply into The Kinks. That's not that I don't enjoy their music. The problem is there's so damn much of it, and the vast majority seems so good that I find it daunting trying to come up with a n obvious entry point.Head Kink Ray Davies may have just provided that to me with the release of The Kinks Choral Collection. The album sees Davies re-record fifteen classic
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Once again, I present you with three more bands to consider this weekend:Golden AgesFor those who like: Spiritualized, Cocteau TwinsPhilly-based one-man band brings spaciness to the forefront of his music.Golden Ages' MyspaceRaccoon WeddingFor those who like: The Rural Alberta Advantage, any band with "Wood" in their nameThese Ontario boys give you what you expect from Ontario boys:
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Ahhhh, Billy Idol. Somehow you are cheesy yet irresistible at the same time.Now The Wedding Singer star has a new DVD, In Super Overdrive Live, coming out on November 17th. Get a sneak preview with the performance of his classic "Rebel Yell" here:If that doesn't get you into a weekend party mood you are beyond help.Billy Idol's Myspace
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Athens, GA and E6 band Nana Grizol pull into the Dakota in Toronto for a show tomorrow night. Their new album Ruth officially drops on January 12th, but we've got a treat for you with a free download of the single "Galaxies". You can grab that right here.I also had the pleasure of doing an interview with the band's singer and main songwriter Theo Hilton recently. Check out what he had to
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A Collection of Sounds & Something Like the Plague is the forthcoming debut full length from Minneapolis one-man-band Peter Michael Miller, aka We Are The Willows. The album comes out on November 24th, but in the meantime he's giving away a 4-song EP entitled A Family. A Tree.Get your copy of the EP here.I can't wait to hear the album.We Are The Willow's Myspace
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UK band Animal Kingdom recently released their album Signs and Wonders. We are pleased to bring you a free track from that record.Download your copy here:"Tin Man"- MP3I wonder how many folks show up to their concerts expecting Animal Collective?Animal Kingdom's websiteAnimal Kingdom's Myspace
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