There’s a little bluebird sitting on my fire escape. For a while, any movement I made turned him into a goner. But now I can approach the window and he’s prepared for my presence. He cocks his head ever so slightly to the side, but keeps his eyes affixed on me. I wonder what he’s… Continue reading River Tiber releases The Star Falls EP
Tag: Canada
The Darcys: “The River”
It’s time for a little late night drive. Passing through city lights, everyone out and wasted, I’m pretending to know their conversations. Windows closed, the silence in my car larger than the life outside of it. Some holding hands, others dancing on the sidewalks, more running through the streets. I grip the cold steering wheel,… Continue reading The Darcys: “The River”
Stars on July 4th
Hey, America: Happy July 4th! Enjoy this new track, “The Theory of Relativity,” from Canadian group Stars, one of my favorite bands of all time. Amy Millan, welcome back into my life. “The Theory of Relativity” is the first single off Stars’ new album, The North, out September 4, 2012. Download it free on Stars’… Continue reading Stars on July 4th
Wintermitts’ Océans is in my head and heart
You tricky Wintermitts! Leaving us cold all winter to finally appease us near summer time. Better late than never, though. Wintermitts’ most recent album, Océans, technically dropped in late February, but they recently were able to send the songs our way for review. The bilingual Vancouver sextet thrives on orchestral pop and intense melodies, which should… Continue reading Wintermitts’ Océans is in my head and heart
[MP3] Woodpigeon: “For Paolo”
You know those songs that make you wanna just sigh (in the best way possible)? Welcome to Woodpigeon‘s newest, “For Paolo.” Woodpigeon – “For Paolo” [MP3] For Paolo, Woodpigeon’s new EP, is set for release on January 24 via Boompa Records.
[Video + MP3] Germany Germany: “Take Me Home”
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/22354003[/vimeo] I love instrumental songs (in this case, mostly instrumental…) with a story to tell. Even if it’s telling someone else’s story. Such is the case with “Take Me Home”, whose music video is comprised of clips from the independent German film, Marsmädchen, made by Sophia Emmerich. Marsmädchen is almost exclusively soundtracked by Germany Germany, aka… Continue reading [Video + MP3] Germany Germany: “Take Me Home”
Snowblink
Snowblink is a band I should have posted about a long time ago, especially after hearing their single “Ambergris” in anticipation of their record Long Live, which was released today. Also released today was a new mp3, “The Tired Bees”, a short but sweet number. Snowblink is currently Daniela Gesundheit and Dan Goldman, a Toronto… Continue reading Snowblink
The Barettas
Wait, am I the first one to post about this band?? Just kidding, Jamie! Also, I’m sure others have posted about The Barettas since they rock. The trio will make you wanna rip off your winter layers and dance all night. Their energy and youthfulness is contagiousness; they’ve certainly got a knack for crafting catchy… Continue reading The Barettas
Hey Rosetta! is touring. You should go.
Becoming one of my most listened to bands after watching this video a few months back, Hey Rosetta!, the Canadian troupe led by Tim Baker on vocals, is touring all over the Northeast with Sarah Harmer. So get yourselves out to see them! (Tour dates after the jump.) It’s orchestral, sprawling indie pop/folk at it’s finest,… Continue reading Hey Rosetta! is touring. You should go.
[MP3] Kori Pop: “Nowhere Near My Heart”
Canadian songstress Kori Pop (are you already skeptical? Don’t be! It’s her actual name…unless that makes you more skeptical), recently released her debut album, From The Outskirts, and is kindly providing her first single, “Nowhere Near My Heart”, for free download. She takes the standard singer/songwriter fare (piano, hand claps, you know the drill) and… Continue reading [MP3] Kori Pop: “Nowhere Near My Heart”