Over the past year, Pittsburgh's 1,2,3 have been releasing track after track of compelling indie rock from 'Riding Coach' to 'Heat Lighntin' leading up to their debut album New Heaven.
June 22, 2011
Record Review: 1,2,3
Over the past year, Pittsburgh's 1,2,3 have been releasing track after track of compelling indie rock from 'Riding Coach' to 'Heat Lighntin' leading up to their debut album New Heaven.
June 21, 2011
EP Beat: Data Romance
After tantalizing singles like 'Bones' that teased of what's to come from Ajay Bhattacharyya and Amy Kirkpatrick (aka. Data Romance) the wait is over. The electro duo's self-titled debut EP doesn't miss a beat, showcasing a variety of styles the Vancouver Duo are set to take electronic-pop to new heights.
June 19, 2011
NXNE 2011: Braids Make Gorgeous Music
Braids @ The Great Hall
NXNE 2011
Last night Montreal's critical darlings Braids hit Toronto's The Great Hall as part of NXNE and proved one of the festival's major highlights. The band's experimental spirit and talent as musicians was in full force as from the onset, the Hall was enveloped in lush instrumentals.
June 18, 2011
NXNE 2011: We Were Lovers
We Were Lovers @ Czehoski
NXNE
A Shattered Vinyl favourite, We Were Lovers hit NXNE Friday night at the Czehoski, and for the handful that attended they were treated to a duo that plays as hard as they sound.
June 17, 2011
NXNE 2011: Double Feature Pt. 2: The Dodos
The Dodos @ The Phoenix
NXNE 2011
San Francisco's The Dodos brought their new rock-oriented sound of their latest effort No Color to Thursday's NXNE performance at The Phoenix, as the band came to the last stop of their current tour but show no signs of fatigue. Kicking the night into high gear with a magnetic performance with plenty of reverb on guitar, heavy drums, and Meric Long's distinct vocals, the Dodos aimed to please.
NXNE 2011: Double Feature Pt. 1: Deerhoof
Deerhoof @ The Phoenix
NXNE 2011
Thursday night NXNE took over The Phoenix Concert Theatre (one of Toronto's more notable venues) for a double header with fellow San Francisco natives The Dodos (more on them later). The latter performance from Deerhoof promised to be a intriguing affair, but instead seeing Deerhoof live felt, well.... disappointing.
NXNE 2011: The Dig
The Dig @ The Garrison
DOSE.CA Presents NXNE 2011
Like so many bands at NXNE, New York's The Dig were a real find provided you still had the energy to make it to their 1AM gig at the Garrison Thursday night. For any who did were treated to catchy pop/rock that deserves a little attention.
June 16, 2011
NXNE 2011: The Postelles Shake, Rattle & Roll While Girls Swoon
The Postelles @ The Garrison
NXNE 2011
New York's The Postelles hit The Garrison in Toronto's west end for NXNE Wednesday, armed with their new record and plenty of swagger, to an audience that seemed acutely aware of the boys prior to their performance, but for those unfamiliar it didn't take lead singer Daniel Balk and co. long to convert them into Postelles advocates.
NXNE 2011: Megan Bonnell Blossoms
Megan Bonnell @ The Rivoli
Nevado Showcase NXNE 2011
Since first being introduced to Megan Bonnell last October she has arguably become a staple of the Toronto music scene and since that initial mesmerizing performance at Toronto's Magpie, Bonnell has continued to perform and record with her debut EP Maps, due out on Nevado Records June 21st.
20 Must See Artists At NXNE
Toronto's annual NXNE (North By Northeast) is in full swing and Shattered Vinyl has the lowdown on 20 Artists worth checking out at NXNE 2011. We've got you covered on where to be and when, to get the best music Canada's premiere festival has to offer.
A Horse And His Boy
LONDON, ON
Friday, June 17th 11pm @ Hard Luck Bar
Saturday, June 18th 3am @ Rancho Relaxo
Genre: Alternative
June 15, 2011
Record Review: Jess Hill
Jess Hill - Orchard 2.5/5
Folk noir is the way best to describe Vancouver singer-songwriter Jess Hill's sophomore record Orchard. A staple on the indie circuit in Vancouver, Hill brings her atmospheric folk to life through lush instrumentals and an acoustic guitar.
May 11, 2011
Single Selections: Kimbra
The neo-soul/pop songstress from New Zealand drops her latest single 'Cameo Lover' from her forthcoming album Vows. Complete with vibrant tambourines 'Cameo Lover' channels equal parts Motown and contemporary pop spun in the mould of a classic 50s pop tune that's a refreshing departure from the dance heavy pop dominating Top 40.
May 9, 2011
May 6, 2011
Single Selections: Dancefloor Edition
The first single from the British singer/producer's debut US album, features 'it' group Far East Movement and Frankmusik's standard dance-pop sound. It's catchy, danceable, radio friendly, and makes for decent party music but it's nothing special.
May 3, 2011
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