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By: Sheena LyonnaisIn a 2007 interview with TMS, Junction vocalist/guitarist Brent Jackson stated, “I don’t really like hearing a band writing the same record over and over.” It appears two years later the man has stayed true to his word. The Junction’s sophomore release Another Link In the Chain shows the band further developing their smooth indie rock and perhaps finally finding their niche.
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By: Sheena LyonnaisThe Toronto International Film Festival’s Canadian Music Café is a rare and exciting opportunity that allows Canadian bands/artists to play short sets to a panel of North American music supervisors responsible for getting music in television shows, commercials and movies.
While industry events don’t normally warrant reviews, this one is a different story. In three short days I was able to catch amazing sets from a number of Canadian bands (and I wasn’t even able to attend the entire event). And while they may have been playing in hopes of landing some sweet contract, I was just hoping to discover some new music for myself. Here’s a review of the acts I was able to see:
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By: TJ Liebgott "Perez Hilton Presents" went down exactly as you’d picture it: a self indulgent event to further glorify a man whose only role in life is to air other people’s dirty laundry and crudely draw cocks overtop pictures of celebrities. However, one thing I did not bank on is that Perez actually has a knack for quality music.
By: Erin FahySince I first spun “Somebody told Me,” I have always had the Killers on my playlist. However, circumstances (aka money and scheduling) have prevented me from seeing them live, until now. I scored some lawn seats for the September 6 gig at Molson Amphitheatre (Thank you Craigslist!) expecting a good show. What I got was my whole world turned upside down and shaken like a bully shaking a kid for change.
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By: Sheena LyonnaisContinue reading “CD Review: Diana Catherine and the Thrusty Tweeters – The Spirit Ranch Sessions”
By: TJ Liebgott Paisley Jura’s debut album Time In Between is the kind of album you would listen to while trying to find solace in a bad breakup. With seven-tracks of hauntingly melancholic piano and down home acoustic guitars, Time In Between is a self reflective journey into the life and times of Paisley Jura. Working with film/tv composer and University of Toronto professor Robert Carli, Time In Between blurs the lines between the classically trained and contemporary pop music. Tracks like "Forgotten Ones" and "Sweetness" sparkle on the EP, while folk/country song "Sweetness" stylistically sways from the rest of the album. Fans of a poetic female voice overtop beautiful acoustic instruments will definitely find a companion in Paisley Jura.
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By: Sheena LyonnaisMegan Hamilton’s third release See Your Midnight Breath in the Shipyard is another indication of this brilliant musician’s transition from songwriter into true performer. The smooth indie folk pop captures a new level of strength and professionalism on this release, pushing her more into the direction of stardom. Its nautical theme is beautifully sifted through tranquil tracks capturing the sonics of ships lost at sea.
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By: Sheena LyonnaisContinue reading “CD Review: Darlings of Chelsea – The Mimico Sessions”
By: Sheena Lyonnais