Favorite Songs of 2012: Part 1 (100-51) You will have to take these list rankings with a grain of salt, because although I tried my best to accurately arrange the tracks, I change it every time I listen to one of the songs. I also only included my favorite song from each artist, so there are no doubles (except for I think one person, but they were part of two different groups). A few songs are also technically from before 2012, but they all appear on albums or [...]
"'Dreams So Real,' which is one of the darkest, greatest things Metric has ever created. It’s one of the boldest musical choices on the album, fit with stripped down instrumentals and deceptively complex composition. This stripped down background works so well because Haines’s words are so honest. 'Have I ever really helped anyone but myself?' she asks." (via Surviving the Golden Age ) ♩ Metric - Dreams So Real [from Synthetica ] (stream on soundcloud) web // facebook // twitter // soundcloud // shows // iTunes [...]
Another year comes to an end and with it another great collection of albums and amazing music! Which ones will stand the test of time? We shall see, but here are our picks for favorite albums of 2012!! As for the process, it was pretty simple. I just rounded up all our contributors and had them each send me their fave albums, then I combined them with mine and here's what we came up with in no particular order (except that maybe I tried to get the art works to match up [...]
Since everyone is doing their " Best of " list. So here is my list for Canadian albums that came out in 2012. Starting from #50 to #41. I had to say this year was pretty hard finding what were *in my opinion* the best albums to come out in Canada. As I will say this, just be happy you made it on the list. If there were some missing ones I will probably put them on honorable mentions. For the Top 12 Canadian albums, it will be broadcast on my radio show [...]
The VPME It's time for the annual VPME Awards, as we reflect on the all that was awesome astounding and amazing during the musical year! It's also a time to reward our favourite artists with our version of a musical Oscar, the quite stunning and splendiferous "Pipster." Hewn from genuine 24-carat pixels, and then sculpted onto 5mm thick glossed, laminated PVC Board, this magnificent trophy will surely brighten up the drabbest of downstairs loos, tour vans, rehearsal spaces, or even garages. But on a serious note it's our chance to say thank you to a host [...]
By Aaron Wolfson December 18, 2012 We've never understood why Metric aren't more popular. In another era it's easy to see them shooting to stardom, perhaps alongside other edgy female-fronted bands like Blondie and The Pretenders . Emily Haines has mastered the art of the bold yet seductive rock voice, which she and her band have been pairing with catchy, crunchy, and lyrically subversive pop tunes since the classic 2003 Old World Underground, Where Are You Now? while referencing the Iraq war and other weighty topics with [...]
This track by Metric covers the three 'G's' for you.... Gold, Gun, & Girls . That's evidentially all you need to know in life. Kids With Weapons is an 18 year old musician and DJ who says he "just enjoys making music on computers." Straight and to the point, I can dig that. Metric is a Canadian indie rock and New Wave band founded in 1998 in Toronto. The band has also at various times been based in Montreal, London, New York City and for a short time Los Angeles. Metric [...]
Seeing as winter is close at hand here in the Northern Hemisphere, I feel it is high time to talk about an album that was dropped at the beginning of summer. After a nearly three and a half year break from the studio, punchy Canadian foursome Metric has returned with Synthetica , an 11-track step towards what seems like the ultimate explosion of new-wave psychedelia meets haunting indie eloquence. When I first tuned in to Synthetica, it seemed to buck up tell me outright that [...]
Sorry for not having chart #113 due to being at NXNE last week. But here is this weeks and last week's music singles chart. Chart #113 - Young Galaxy was still #1 and one new debut with Ottawa's The Love Machine. On this week's chart for the week ending June 24 - 30. We have a new #1 and with summer already starting. Why not get your dancing shoes on with this song by Ottawa's Silkken Laumann. Even the music video will want to make you dance. There are new debuts from Stars, [...]
Album after album, Ontario band Metric hones an incredibly polished approach to rock music. WATCH THE REVIEW
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A few of my favorite new releases this week, including the latest from Hot Chip, The Tallest Man on Earth, and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs. As always, be sure to check out Largehearted Boy for more new releases out this week. What are your favorite new releases this week? Dent May// Do Things dentmay.com // facebook // [...]
Here is this week's music singles chart for the week ending June 10 -16. There is a new #1 single this week. It goes to Young Galaxy who they release two new songs that they only made 300 copies on vinyl. These two new songs will tide us over when they make on their upcoming album. There are new debuts from fun. which is an amazing remix, Patrick Watson and Grizzly Bear. Check it out. This Week [...]
Here is this week's music singles chart. For the week ending June 3 - 9. After spending so many weeks in the chart, Great Lake Swimmers finally makes it as this week's #1 spot with their lovely song "New Wild Everywhere". There are new debuts from Young Galaxy and tUnE-yArDs. Check it out! This Week Last Week Total Weeks Artist Songs [...]
Here is this week's music singles chart for the week ending May 27 - June 2. This week's #1 single goes to Dalarna, Sweden's The Tallest Man On Earth with his song "19043. Something about that song, reminds me of that Americana folk tune similar to Bob Dylan. The single is taken from There's No Leaving Now which drops on June 12, 2012 in North America. There are three new debuts from Yeasayer and Ottawa's Three Little Birds. Check it out! [...]
Day one was the easy day. You managed to arrive (maybe you managed to the night before, odds aren't that way though) and you enjoyed your first night. You'd set up your tent (Oh, did we forget to mention to set up the tent before you head to the festival? If not, we should have, doing it in the pitch black lit only by sparse lamps and headlights may not have been smart), and you may have been a little cold. But you now know to huddle and drink enough to keep warm. Today's really [...]
Here is this week's music singles chart for the week ending May 20 - 26. Well there is no change in this weeks #1 single. For the second week is Metric's Youth Without Youth from the upcoming album "Synthetica" which drops on June 12, 2012. There are three new debuts from The Tallest Man On Earth and Perfume Genius. Check it out! This Week Last Week Total Weeks Artist Songs [...]
Here is this week's music singles chart for the week ending May 13 - 19. This week's #1 song goes to Metric. Yes I decided to make it #1 since everyone seems excited about the new album "SYNTHETICA" which drops on June 12, 2012. So hope you like it. There are new debuts from Passion Pit and Animal Collective. Check it out. This Week Last Week Total Weeks Artist [...]
Their name conjures up what you'd expect " Beach House " to sound like - wispy, ethereal music that floats and swirls along, transporting you to a ocean side spot as you dip your toes in the sand, watching the ocean waves gently roll in. Next Tuesday, the Baltimore-based act will release their eagerly anticipated follow up to 20102s critically acclaimed Teen Dream , with their fourth full-length effort Bloom via venerable indie-label Sub Pop. The album is currently streaming via NPR's First Listen series . The dream-pop duo, who will play a record [...]
Here is this week's music singles chart. For the week ending May 6 - 12. This week's #1 song goes to Purity Ring. I will say big things will come when their debut album drops on July 24, 2012. Well check out the leading single called Obedear. There are new debuts from Metric and Twin Shadow. One re-entry from Father John Misty (ex-Fleet Foxes member J. Tillman) With the sad passing of Adam Yauch (aka MCA) of The Beastie Boys. I just have to add one of my favorite songs [...]
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Finally Metric has dropped a new song from the upcoming album "SYNTHETICA" out on June 12, 2012. The song is called Youth Without Youth . Have a listen to the song. What do you think of the song?
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