"Eff Gadget, I've got a corporation city to run!" Two local album releases on Saturday highlight this week in Ottawa: kindofaltcountry foot-stomp-instigators Department Of Foreign Affairs finally get around to releasing their 3rd album at Babylon (with the added bonus of dandy locals The Soft Disaster and Eastborough ), and upstart conglomerate Jetplanes Of Abraham shill their debut at Zaphod's. The Acorn also supplement the local content this week, and will likely play a good deal of new material [...]
"Don't beat your kids, they might turn out like me." And with that fine advice from an outspoken man on the subway, my second day of CMJ goodness began. For you out-of-towners, the 7-day unlimited-ride subway pass for $24 is a necessity. CMJ is not only about the nightly showcases by signed and unsigned bands in venues across the city, but also the free day shows throughout, in places ranging from record shops to retail stores or art spaces. One such unique venue is the lovably cramped (or shall I [...]
1. The Slip - Children of December - This song inspires me. What a killer opening track from a killer album (out nov 7th). And the song is quite true, as anyone born in December will attest. Go listen to the blog on this band from a few days ago. I cannot wait to buy this CD. Just click it. [ buy ] 2. Ingrid Michaelson - Breakable - Yes, it sounds like an Enya song for the first 3 seconds, I'm sure you'll get over it, [...]
"Soylent Green is made out of 78s!" -- Tom, finally revealing the secret ingredient in this food product, now available in sour apple flavor from Kern "I’m gonna listen to this cool new format aimed at me -- the reel-to-reel tape." -- A young kid rejecting his parents' unhip turntable "What I would do right now for a vanilly cone …" -- Tom, craving a snack whose only crime is being too good "Why bother with the apple? Why not just put that stuff in a bag? [...]
Montreal, QB Land of Talk is one of the best indie rock bands out there today. Rock, rock, and then some more rock. I love the vocals, and I love the music. Their debut EP is entitled Applause Cheer Boo Hiss and it’s one of my favorites this year. The disc is distributed by Dependent Music in Canada or can be ordered from Parasol if you’re in the U.S. "Breaxxbaxx" [...]
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