Alternative rock has always been in vogue, with catchy songs like “Crooked Heart” still coming from the likes of No Win, a member of the Dangerbird family. Source: SoundCloud / Dangerbird Records Continue reading
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Allow the loose guitar progression on “Sleepwalking” to unwittingly carry you away. Continue reading
This track’s sinister snarl will try to deceive you, but Ola Sweet means no harm. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
On His Solo Debut, Terence Jack is Free
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. If there was one word I could use to describe Never Get Back, it would be tender. Rumbling out the gates with a Black Keys-esque single, the release twists to reveal unspoken desires, then nears catharsis by the end. His vocals are deep like Justin Vernon’s, where some moments even sound like outtakes from For Emma. A steel guitar … Continue reading On His Solo Debut, Terence Jack is Free
On His Solo Debut, Terence Jack is Free
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. If there was one word I could use to describe Never Get Back, it would be tender. Rumbling out the gates with a Black Keys-esque single, the release twists to reveal unspoken desires, then nears catharsis by the end. His vocals are deep like Justin Vernon’s, where some moments even sound like outtakes from For Emma. A steel guitar slides … Continue reading On His Solo Debut, Terence Jack is Free
A deep bassline propels us forward, or more likely, North. Source: SoundCloud / North Downs Continue reading
Given this new single, “Western,” the sophomore LP from San Francisco-based DONCAT is sure to be a rip-snorting alt-rock adventure. Source: SoundCloud / DonCat Music Continue reading
I love the pacing of this track. At nearly seven minutes, it’s a surprising odyssey, but the way the tune progresses only adds to my delight. Source: SoundCloud / Laura Jean Anderson Continue reading
Fade Away with Don Vail
sngalbums: Not to be mistaken for the Kanye West album that never was, Fades is the second release from Ontario-based indie rock band Don Vail. The band is comprised of Broken Social Scene alums Bill Priddle and Mitch Bowden; David Dunham, who worked with Bowden in the early ‘00s group Chore; as well as Bob Wilcox, Jordon Zadorozny (Blinker The Star), Kori Pop, and Luke … Continue reading Fade Away with Don Vail
I saw Joon Moon a few weeks ago at School Night, and feeling the power of Krystle Warren’s voice in the flesh really is something. It’s no wonder they tackled this Radiohead cover with ease. Source: SoundCloud / kwaidanrecords Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 