Monthly Archives: July 2009
Wherein We Are One
Well we’ve gone and done it now! Somehow or other this past month of July has passed and the anniversary of this blog has gone unnoticed. Yes, it has had another name, another domain (well, two that is) and three … Continue reading
Children Collide: “Chosen Armies” (cool video!)
Today I bring you, dear readers, a special band coming from Australia, Children Collide. I’ve heard from their PR rep that this band recently opened for Alexisonfire at a secret show in St. Catherines, and blew the crowd away. Their … Continue reading
Filed under Rock and Roll
The Grownup Noise: self-titled debut
Some people sing and it’s jaw-droppingly beautiful. Some sing and you think you’ve heard an angel. Some sing and it’s so powerful, you’re blown away. And some sing, and sing, and sing, and you just don’t want them to ever … Continue reading
Filed under Indie
Bad Veins Poster Contest! “Gold and Warm” (come see them @ The Abbey 7/31)
Darlings, wouldn’t you love to have a copy of this Bad Veins poster?!? I’ve got three to give away. All you need do is drop me a line with your name and address and they’re yours. First three people win. … Continue reading
Filed under Rock and Roll
The Low Anthem: Oh My God, Charlie Darwin, (catch them on tour this summer/fall)
Well yes, I know this album has been reviewed by many already. And “Charlie Darwin” is possibly the best song of 2008, now isn’t it? But you know, the band is on a great big tour this summer and fall … Continue reading
Filed under Folk-Rock
Phil and the Osophers: Parallelo, out August 4
The eagerly anticipated sixth album from Phil and the Osophers It’s been getting great reviews all over the place. Let me know what you think. I’ve not heard the whole album yet, but I’m intrigued. Go over to their facebook … Continue reading
Filed under Indie
The Hudson Branch: Tightrope Walker, out August 1
The Hudson Branch have just finished their first LP, Tightrope Walker and I have to say, it’s stunning. Shimmery and folksy, this collection of songs is such a fulfilled promise. I’ve been waiting for this album for months, teased by … Continue reading
Filed under Indie
The Dimes: New England EP
The Dimes, based in Portland, Oregon, have a new EP out and are releasing a full length record September 9. This effort, titled New England, tells stories based on real events of the locale for which it’s named. And while … Continue reading
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Filed under alt-country, Americana, folk, Indie
The Ropes: On Tour
You know I’m a big fan of The Ropes. I’ll definitely be there on the 29th to give you a concert review! I’m sooooo excited to finally be able to see them, You can download the whole EP for free … Continue reading
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Filed under Synth-Rock
Self-Love … wherein a Tart contributes…
You know the routine by now… The Contrast Podcast, the weekly hotspot wherein bloggers and other internet whackjobs (haha good pun for this week, eh?) record personal introductions to songs on a predetermined theme. The theme of the week is … Continue reading
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Filed under Contrast Podcast, Industrial
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