With apologies to Frank Yang's twitter slogan , I think the new fre-EP from Slow Down, Molasses should pique your interest. For anyone unfamiliar with the band the Saskatchewan collective, just know they write songs that hit with the drama and intensity of post-rock, but still offers the tenderness of the music more often played on long, straight prairie roads. When I talked about the band's last album, one I mistakenly left off my Favorites-of '11 list, I mentioned that the band would be perfect to soundtrack a Friday Night Lights like [...]
Here is part three of the Best of 2011 Canadian albums. We are almost getting halfway through the list. Here is the ranking from #30-21. 30. Shotgun Jimmie - Transistor Sister Listen to Late Last Year and Transistor Sister . 29. Coeur de Pirate - Blonde Listen to Adieu and Cap Diamant . 28. Ferriswheel [...]
by teepoo Rather than post you some stupidly generic list of albums you are supposed to expect, I think my top 10 is going to be based on the fact I actually listened to these releases the most this year. Come on , if an album is good, it must be one of your top plays right? These are based on stats according to iTunes and Last.fm plays as well as the fact I physically own them. I don't believe in people's top lists if they [...]
We have been meaning to post about Slow Down, Molasses for a while now, and especially so since catching their set at The End of the Road Festival earlier this month. They describe themselves as a Canadian alt/drone/folk rock band and it is as good a place to start as any. New album Walk Into The Sea was released here in the UK earlier this month and it is one of those records that seems on first listen to be the perfect musical definition of sprawling as it moves from melody to feedback, from [...]
Welcome to the second edition of New Music Team Picks , a fortnightly feature that sees recommendations for the best new bands from the 405 New Music Team. This edition features Ornament Tournaments, Deekie, Antwerp, I Ching, The Happy Jawbone Family Band, Jane Austen Argument and Slow down, Molasses. Design by Jack Pearson Name - Antwerp - 'Yupik' Location [...]
Introducing highly praised Canadian alt/drone/folk rock band Slow Down, Molasses , who are coming over from their native Saskatoon to play at End of The Road Festival and will be touring the UK from 30th August. Full tour schedule below. Slow Down, Molasses are promoting their new album, Walk Into The Sea , which is being physically released in the UK on 5th September, 2011. The album is currently available to stream on their BandCamp page (link below). Slow Down, Molasses 2011 UK tour dates: [...]
In conjunction with Slow Down, Molasses we are offering you the bands new song 'Light' as a free download, exclusively on Never Enough Notes! Slow Down, Molasses are a highly praised Canadian alt/drone/folk rock band, Light is taken from their upcoming debut UK release 'Walk Into The Sea' whi... Read more..
In conjunction with Slow Down, Molasses we are offering you the bands new song 'Light' as a free download, exclusively on Never Enough Notes! Slow Down, Molasses are a highly praised Canadian alt/drone/folk rock band, Light is taken from their upcoming debut UK release 'Walk Into The Sea' whi... Read more..
So hear it is. The result of months of hard work from some of our favorite bands across this nation (and even a special cameo from one of our favorite American outfits). Basically, the idea was simple: Pay tribute to a Canadian legend on Canada Day. Oh, and get some free content for the blog of course. In all seriousness, Gordon Lightfoot has been making music for decades and his stories are passed from generation to generation. Unfortunately, when asked about the greatest Canadian songwriters, Gordon is often left off the list. [...]
Photo by National Capital Commission It's pre-Canada Day today but here goes. Happy Canada Day 2011! Hope everyone will be enjoying their weekend and celebrate Canada's 144th birthday. I decided to make a mixtape which all the acts that are Canadian. I know some of the songs don't have Canada as a theme but just wanted people to have fun or chill to the songs on Canada Day. Enjoy! Aidan Knight - [...]
Photo by National Capital Commission It's pre-Canada Day today but here goes. Happy Canada Day 2011! Hope everyone will be enjoying their weekend and celebrate Canada's 144th birthday. I decided to make a mixtape which all the acts are Canadian. I know some of the songs don't have Canada as a theme but just wanted people to have fun to the songs on Canada Day. Enjoy! Aidan Knight - North East South [...]
by teepoo Here's your weekly top single song posts! Because there were a ton of NXNE posts this weeks, I included them into the chart as well. Enjoy and discover! Position Last Song Link 1 3 Bedouin Soundclash feat. Coeur de Pirate- Brutal Hearts post 2 [...]
Now that North by Northeast 2011 is over, it's time to reflect over the good, the bad and the sweaty. Here's a recap of what I experienced over those four days. Wednesday I quickly figured out this time around (I've been attending NXNE three or four years now) that even if you make a schedule with who you plan on seeing, it can change for factors other than the music. I was originally going to see Pat Jordache – an experimental guy from Montreal whose album I've been digging lately – but I ran into [...]
I'm sure we have all had the experience of discovering a band at a live show, excitedly heading over to the merch table to buy their newest release, and heading home to listen to the record only to be sorely disappointed that the strengths of that live show wasn't present on the physical disc. Well that definitely wasn't my experience with the...
by teepoo Finally! I met the first band to ever quote me in their press releases. They didn't have their strings or horns with them for the BBQ, but I was highly impressed that they brought the typewriter for Bodies . It's an essential part of the track and watching it done live was just so entertaining! Me and the dudes at Tympanogram ended up buying the vinyl because we were won over by the typewriter. I didn't even mind that I would have to [...]
So, here's the deal. A few days ago I was informed that my squad will be leaving the relief effort on the 22nd (This upcoming Wednesday). This is good for you because: A) The Indie Sabbath will be back in full force sooner than planned, bringing you that same material that has been described as "Cooler than a polar bear's toe nail" and "So fresh it'll turn your chest into a pair of class cutters." B) [There is no B. Actually there are practically no Bees anymore either . [...]
Michelle Ford Another year, another NXNE , another NXNE preview post. I'll apologize in advance if this one's a little less thorough or exploratory than previews past, as travels and general business has taken up time that would usually be spent cruising band websites and Myspaces Facebooks, Bandcamps and Soundclouds. But I can offer one unconditional endorsement for the coming week, and I'd like to think it's not a wholly obvious one: Vancouver's Louise Burns . Her debut Mellow Drama came out a couple [...]
Here is part 3 of who to see at NXNE. This time on Friday June 17, 2011. This is going to be another fun night of music happening in Toronto. Kelp Records / Oh! Canada East Meats West BBQ @ NXNE (FREE FOOD!!) 1:30 PM - Pink Moth (Toronto, ON) http://pinkmoth.bandcamp.com/ 2:15 PM - The Elwins (Newmarket, ON) http://theelwins.ca/ 3:00 PM - Slow Down, Molasses (Saskatoon, SK) http://slowdownmolasses.bandca mp.com/ [...]
Here is part 2 of who I shall see at NXNE 2011. This being Thursday June 16, 2011. Things are starting to pick up that night. Again I am too overwhelmed on who to see! 7PM Snowblink at The Music Gallery Hopefully I will try to catch their set but I have to go to a interview at around 7:30pm. 8PM Ruth Minnikin at Dakota Tavern [...]
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