Frank Yang It probably amounts to some sort of Can-rock heresy, but I think I actually like Bry Webb on his own more than I ever did with Constantines . I fully acknowledge why many hold the Cons up as one of the greatest Canadian rock acts of the past however many years/decades/centuries - I've seen them live , I know what they were capable of - but the fact is, his solo debut Provider has captivated me more than any of the [...]
"Misplaced" by The Acorn , shot February 25th, 2011 in Sandbanks Provincial Park, Ontario.
![My Dad vs Yours, Rolf Klausener and Mike Dubue @ St Brigid's Centre for the Arts [November 19, 2011]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3877832_lg.jpg)
Second night to be at Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts . This time it was more of a indie intimate show vibe. Playing at the show were: My Dad vs Yours Rolf Klausener Mike Dubue There was [...]
Blogophilia 21 Songs from Blogs: July 5, 2010 – August 31, 2010 Ripped at 320 kbps VBR Gapless Mix Download All Files in One Zip TRACKLIST 01 Intro – Weak Soul Patch 02 Night and Day – Chief 03 Justine – Unicycle Loves You 04 No One's Fucking to the Radio – The Streets on Fire [...]
It was one of those great last week of summer show on August 25, 2011. After catching Hawksley Workman at the Ottawa Folk Festival . I was lucky to get a ride to Raw Sugar Cafe , thanks to a friend . I really wanted to see The Weather Station since it was a album release show for the new album " All Of It Was Mine ". The show started off with a Rolf Klausenser [...]
Well, we're just about halfway with the reposts... Today, we feature volumes 9 and 10, which were originally posted in August 2009. Volume 10 holds a special place in this blog's history, because that's when Aaron from Tsururadio offered to post the mix on his blog. That started a bit of following and it has grown ever since. Aaron's moved onto Tsuruphoto, following his passion for photography. He now has a nudie-zine featuring some edgy but tasteful art, several videos to promote the zine and Tsuruphoto, and the occasional mixtape. We owe a big thanks for his early support, and [...]
Filed under: News , Exclusive , New Music , New Releases Paper Bag Records If you're convinced that the Acorn are just another testimony to Canada's sprawling folk-rock landscape, you've got another thing coming. After working on electro project, Silken Laumann, for the better part of a year, lead singer Rolf Klausener is ready to formerly introduce listeners to his experimental side. "I'm working on a dance project that's almost done, [...]
When I walked up to the Biltmore to interview Leif Vollebekk , I found him closing the van and introduced myself. Turns out I was actually talking to Rolf from Acorn (the band Leif was on tour with). Leif and Rolf look uncannily alike and could easily be confused for siblings. So I guess it is luck the Acorn chose Leif to go on tour with them. Leif later told me that he was manning the merch [...]
![Ottawa Rock Lottery 2011 [Photos]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3460167_lg.jpg)
After being away last year and was left in the duster. The third annual Ottawa Rock Lottery came back in full force with the decidated help and hard working Samantha Everts . Also with help within the Ottawa community, one being apt613 , CHUO and many more. The event went to a worthy cause which was the Ottawa Food Bank . Alot of prizes were handed and surprisingly enough people were on hand to get them. Hosting the event was CBC Bandwidth 's [...]
Canadian indie label Paper Bag Records celebrates their 7th anniversary with this compilation of covers by artists from their diverse roster.
![Kelp 17: The Acorn, Andy Swan and Recoilers [Photos + Video]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3424420_lg.jpg)
The second night of Kelp 17 happened on May 6th at the Dom Polski. It was one of the exciting nights there. Playing were: The Acorn Andy Swan Recoilers Everyone was excited the Acorn's set. Why? They played mostly from the first album "The Pink Ghosts". I [...]
Yet another catchy tune from a Canadian indie rock band. It must be in the water.
Live music picks for WEDNESDAY APRIL 27 through TUESDAY MAY 3, 2011. WEDNESDAY APRIL 27 / MARY ANNE HOBBS / WRONGBAR / 1279 QUEEN ST W / $15 / 19+ Wrongbar brings BBC Radio 1 "Experimental Show" host and DJ Mary Anne Hobbs for Wednesday's "Bassmentality". Hobbs champions in the underground: from dubstep, dance, techno and experimental genres unheard of. Joining her will be locals The Killabits and duo Zeds Dead . THURSDAY [...]
![2011 Ottawa Rock Lottery [Commercial]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3391897_lg.jpg)
Check out this funny Youtube teaser for the upcoming Ottawa Rock Lottery on May 21st at Mavericks. A funny performance by Mike Laing who plays drums for The Love Machine . So far bands participating are: Amos the Transparent The Love Machine The Murder Plans Oceans Paramedics Babble [...]
A 25 años de la publicación del LP original, el sello independiente canadiense Paper Bag Records está regalando un disco con versiones de los temas que formaron parte de la famosa placa. La lista de artistas convocados incluye a gente como The Rural Alberta Advantage , Born Ruffians , Young Galaxy y los recientemente separados You Say Party , entre otros. El disco homenaje [...]
Sometimes, I worry that this blog is little more than a Paper Bag Records cheerleading site. Their artist roster reads as almost an exact list of my most-listened-to artists week and after week, and a good percentage of posts here on Soft Signal have been dedicated to the likes of Young Galaxy, Austra, The Rural Alberta Advantage, Winter Gloves, and more. But there's very good reason for it, Paper Bag really knows how to pick 'em. To celebrate both eight years as a label and the launch of their new website, Paper Bag called upon their artists to [...]
![[Listen/Download] Young Galaxy- Open Your Heart](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3377550_lg.jpg)
by teepoo The Paperbag Records family of artists have released a compilation to tribute Madonna's "True Blue". Your favourite artists including Young Galaxy, The Rural Alberta Advantage, The Acorn, Woodhands, PS I Love You, Winter Gloves, Laura Barrett, Born Ruffians and You Say Party are part of the tribute which you can grab for free here . They're pretty indie-tastic, takes on Madonna's classics. Young Galaxy- Open Your Heart
Canadian based indie label Paper Bag Records celebrates its eighth anniversary this year and chose to celebrate eight years of success by dispatching its roster to cover Madonna's 1986 classic True Blue. All 9 tracks of Madonna's third studio album was covered by the likes of Young Galaxy, Woodhands, Born Ruffians and PS I Love You to name a few. Stream the album here , download it for free here and purchase the original source material here . Tracklisting 1. Woodhands - Papa Don't Preach' 2. Young Galaxy [...]
Get up, stand tall! One of our favorite labels here at Hard Candy is Paper Bag Records . They've just raised the bar for us with a Madonna tribute album to True Blue . The entire album (yes, that's right....even Jimmy Jimmy ) has been covered by the indie artists on their roster. Woodhands – Papa Don't Preach Young Galaxy – Open Your Heart The Acorn – White Heat [...]
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