Our friends over at Oak Apple Records have done it again! Looking for the ultimate collection of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada’s electronic musicians and artists? I have it right here. Featuring top-notch contributions from Edly, djlp, Centrist, GALAXXIES, Hybr1d Bot, Josh John, Motonogo, Notch 21, MurTor, Uncle Outrage, and Golden Grey – you are in for […]
Brother Octopus and the Sea of Champions – an album for Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
If this isn’t your first time reading a review on this blog, you are well aware that I am a huge fan of Brother Octopus and Oak Apple Records in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Their new album, Sea of Champions, is a well crafted tribute to the City of Champions. Consisting of 17 tracks, Brother Octopus […]
Penny Black by Jubilee Riots
Jubilee Riots is the sound of a band who have matured and developed to the point of near-perfection. Their new album Penny Black is a work of genius(es); and I mean this in more ways than one. First, Penny Black is centered around telling stories. But what stories? Inspired by years of touring, meeting people, […]
Space Legs by Uncle Outrage
Space Legs is probably the catchiest, punkiest, funkiest, dingiest, lo-fi{est}, profoundest, garage rock record I have had the pleasure of enjoying since I started reviewing music as a blogger. When Nils Rasmussen started Uncle Outrage as a joke/hobby in 1999, he had no clue how serious his creative spirit could become. Space Legs is in-your-face […]
Take Cover, Oak Apple Records Releases A Unique Cover Album
Take Cover by Various Artists When Nathaniel over at Oak Apple Records (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) sent over their new compilation of cover songs, I knew we were in for a tasty treat. For Take Cover, Oak Apple artists cover songs from other Oak Apple artists for a twisted but contagious compilation. Each act was asked […]
City Kids by Wares
City Kids by Wares Wares (aka James Hardy) has arrived with the new EP, City Kids, which includes 4 songs of the most rambunctious, in-your-face, unforgiving bluesy-folk rock my ears have ever been blessed with hearing. This sounds like Bob Dylan possessed by Thom Yorke in the middle of a mosh pit. From Wares’ bio, […]
13 by Van Funk
13 by Van Funk Here’s a refreshing record packed with catchy, gritty, and stimulating blues/rock – introducing 13 by Edmonton, Canada’s Van Funk. Van Funk is a 4-piece powerhouse of talented musicians and songwriters, including: Jordan Funk, Jessica Fedorek, Darrell Guay, and Stu Murland. Jordan and Jessica’s unique chemistry has been slowly evolving over the […]
Bomb Squad Rookie
I recently received a copy of Bomb Squad Rookie‘s self-titled album and here’s another one to add to your new music playlist. In 2010, “between the dredges of empty dance floors and packed walls of venue halls, Bomb Squad Rookie was formed”. After hiding out in Beardly Studio, this powerhouse has emerged with an album […]
Keep Shining On with Ron Littlejohn and The Funk Embassy
What happens when a songwriter and Hip Hop artist from France puts together one of the most bad ass funk bands Canada has seen yet? Meet Ron Littlejohn & The Funk Embassy. This project was initiated when Thierry Matrat started the Funk Embassy project in 2009. His intent was to create soul/funk songs for rappers. […]
Morning Fame Cast Away
You might remember our review of Morning Fame’s previous release, Back and Forth. This crew of fine musicians have returned with their new single and video for Cast Away. The first major change is Dan Carrett on bass. The second thing I immediately noticed was more grrrrrr…. Grittier bass tones backed by the beautiful pounding […]