Some albums burn slowly, simmering with control and precision. Then there are remarkable albums like ‘In All My Nightmares I Am Alone’- a triumphant detonation, sprawling and scarred, forged by real-life breakdowns and resurrection. With this staggering 30-track offering, Calgary’s Stephen Moore throws out the rulebook and instead hands youContinue Reading
On ‘Flora Fauna’, the elusive Aiwaska is building sonic ecosystems. Out via his own Aiwaska Planet label and events imprint, this seven-track release is a lush meditation on the interconnectedness of life, both internal and external. Blending hypnotic grooves with spiritual undertones, the album feels like a guided journey throughContinue Reading
Steven Wayne Smith, the creative force behind Kilravock, returns with ‘Tyranny of the Clock’- a sharp-edged and unapologetically political EP that arrives with perfect timing. Building on the themes introduced in his ‘Incompatibility][Working Class Hero’ release, this six-track collection previews the forthcoming ‘Just Another Wonderful Day’ LP and delivers aContinue Reading
Tangerine Cassette isn’t asking politely. They’re kicking down the door in platform boots, swinging steak knives like percussion instruments, and demanding exactly what the title promises: GIMME MORE. The Nashville-based duo, made up of Natalie Cleveland and Josh Roach, drop their latest brat-pop blitz, and it’s every bit as chaotic,Continue Reading
From the dizzying spin of the Stuttgart underground comes CENTRIFUGE, a band that wears its contradictions like a badge of honour- too melodic for the noise crowd, too jagged for the indie kids, and proudly “too uncool” for everyone trying to keep up with the algorithm. Their debut EP, ‘DaydreamsContinue Reading
After a longer-than-anticipated stretch in the shadows, Abbotsford’s own 3rd Deck returns with ‘The Fallout’. This five-track dispatch marks a new chapter in the band’s trajectory. While their previous outings hinted at their knack for gritty hooks and alt-rock influence, this latest EP deepens the palette and sharpens the edges.Continue Reading
Blueprint Tokyo aren’t just dreaming in colour- they’re broadcasting it in widescreen. With their new album Neon Circuits and the Mission of Hope, the Oklahoma City quintet crank up their ambitions and deliver a glowing, genre-blending odyssey. Known for straddling the line between indie rock pulse and synth-driven shimmer, BlueprintContinue Reading
‘French Summer’, the newest offering from The Mortal Prophets- helmed by the ever-visionary John Beckmann- is an opulent hallucination wrapped in satin and cigarette smoke. It has the feel of a soundtrack to a European art film flickering just out of reach. Created in collaboration with the enigmatic Anais deContinue Reading
On ‘Mad Equation’, her tenth studio album, Janita isn’t just turning a new page- she’s rewriting the rulebook in bold ink. The Finnish-born, New York-based artist, long hailed for her genre-defying path and powerhouse presence, delivers a record that is both intricately constructed and emotionally raw. It’s her most unfilteredContinue Reading
His first release under the name dr.rift, a self-titled album, Canadian multi-instrumentalist Kyle Halldorson creates art like it’s fallen from pages of a journal written in solitude and sorrow. It’s an incredibly modern and accessible example of genre fusion, capturing gorgeous progressive rock and psychedelic moments. Crafted in the longContinue Reading