Takes Time by Jim Guthrie Use the widget above to stream the new full-length LP from Toronto singer-songwriter Jim Guthrie. The dude may not be a household name-well, I guess his last name is-but he's been active in music for about 20 years now. He's got a lengthy list of projects and albums to prove it, too. Jim isn't your average facial hair-sporting guitar strummer. Jim is lyrically focused, melodically concise, and this tracks on this latest album of his are nicely produced as well with shimmering guitars and finely [...]
On their Facebook, London's Lovelife describe themselves as a "pop band". But after meeting the band and watching them play live, it's safe to say that Lovelife are a passionate and infectious pop band. The last time AMBY spoke with Lovelife was back in October. The band were set to release their very first EP El Regreso , and now they are soon releasing their third EP Stateless . It's kind of crazy how fast time flies! Back in October, I mentioned to Lovelife's Lee Newell how we really hope they play a gig in Toronto [...]
Vonelle is a Toronto-based, indie rock band who released a self-titled EP last spring. The five song long EP pairs experimental song structures with Julia Crawford’s ethereal voice, creating a whole lot of wonder in just under twenty minutes. The opening track (“Over&Over”) starts with a catchy beat and a poetic first line, “Pretty once parading all over your bed.” Crawford continues to deliver vivid lines about dreams with a “ruby red gleam,” while also subtly balancing the surreal with the real through rhyme—like, “radios trying to pretend” with “be your own best friend.” The EP [...]
Toronto's TEENAGE KICKS have released their latest six song EP 'Be On My Side', which finds the group expanding beyond the grungy power-pop of the first release. We like the description of the music which is likened to "the girl you meet in high school that you end up marrying ten years later. Their songs stay with you, and you grow to love more about them as time goes by". Shortly before the release of the EP, the band unveiled the Teenage Kicks Singles Club, a service that will deliver two new songs to subscribers every few [...]
The Toronto based indie rock band, The Beaches , kick a ton of ass. This all-female ensemble makes great music with what this humble listener calls a destined-for-greatness-swagger . These ladies should be on your radar. If you don’t know… Now you know. Dig. Absolutely Nothing - The Beaches
AMBY spoke with Austra's Maya Postepski about being Torontonians, the songwriting process between six band members, and funny tour moments! Austra are soon to release their upcoming record Olympia, and AMBY just had to catch up to see what they have been up to lately. Want to know for yourself? Just have a read below! AMBY: Hello there Austra, cheers for speaking with AMBY! How have you been, and what's the band been up to? MAYA: Hi AMBY- I'm doing great, enjoying some 'time off' which actually means [...]
I really dig this remix by Wax Nostalgic. Another solid production from Toronto's WN, he really brings a relaxed summertime vibe with some extra syrup on them bongos to this mix. I'm always happy when I play this in a set. enjoy the sun. Posted by @savemeboots
Is it possible your Tuesday could use an extra dose of whimsy and wonder? Well you can get both of those from this rather lovely video from Toronto's Pick A Piper . Animated & illustrated by brothers Graeme and Kyle Reed respectively, the video tells a mesmerizing story of an industrous monk and his mysterious forrest foil. Despite hearing a lot about Pick A Piper of late, this is the first time hearing them, and I like what I hear. This T.O. trio (featuring members of Caribou) make a more organic-influenced electronic music with a wide variety of instrumentation [...]
Artwork por Erik Kirtley Leía un texto que Tim Thompson (del blog Smoke Don't Smoke) hizo acerca del artista David Como, mejor conocido como Sing Leaf , y después de escuchar por completo su álbum debut Watery Moon , no podría estar más de acuerdo con él. Menciona que es música electrónica que va de aquí para allá entre cálidas mezclas, nunca con saltos bruscos o molestos, sino manteniendo un estado claramente definido que vuelve cada una de sus melodías en algo universal. " For me, it sounds instantly classic, [...]
Mondays, ugh, etc. A long weekend is coming, but it is not coming near fast enough. This calls for something to assist the rest of this day in going on it's merry way. For me, nothing does that trick quite like cranked guitars and a good sing along chorus or two. Toronto's Navy Skies offers exactly that with this recently released 73 for Cut My Teeth & Ontario Winds. Initially named Rebel Rebel, this foursome celebrated their new moniker by recording these songs with Teenage Kicks' Peter Van Helvoort, which was a wise move. The Skies sound is [...]
3.A.M. are back with another one of their signature big room anthems. These 3 young producers sure love their sound design, you'll know what I mean when you hear that ever so gritty low end rumblin through dat bassline. Cop that free download from these generous gents. Posted by @savemeboots
Now this is great. I don't want to go all crazy and proclaim this the greatest Mother/Son rap collabo ever, but it has to be in the mix. I kid of course, Abdominal's wonderful mother is the only Mom I can even recall being on a track outside of Hov's mom, never mind actually rapping. So kudos to her for having the, yes, courage to step up to the mic and trade verses with her vocally-gifted son. It makes for a perfect, rather heartwarming mother's day post. Plus, sidecars rule. If you haven't heard Abdominal's last album, [...]
Born into a space between the notes of Fleetwood Mac and the words of Sylvia Plath'. We are Running Red Lights. Back in 2006 we were on our way to catch a train when we we fell into yesterday's sunset. Littered like paper over the road to nowhere we blew like tumbleweed into 2012. Along the way we swallowed a few bitter pills, collected the sum of a thousand mistakes and ultimately un-earthed an anthology of songs and a sound. We look out of the sunset still dreaming of a way out. We're older than when we were young and [...]
Hey, we’re Social Potion and we’re an indie alt-pop duo from Toronto. We’re also a married couple. Our songs “Drive Myself Home,” “Cordelia” and “Stevie” (our ode to Stevie Nicks) are currently getting airplay on numerous online stations and podcasts. We love our fans so much that we’re giving our 5-song self-titled EP away as a FREE download on Bandcamp and socialpotion(dot)ca. *** Facebook // Twitter // SoundCloud // BandCamp // Alicia Atout
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Mistaken For Strangers When I'd read that The National 's Matt Berninger's brother Tom Berninger directed this documentary of the band entitled Mistaken For Strangers , I had initially imagined it might be your standard tour documentary. Tom, whose film work prior to that, seemed to be relegated to low-budget, indie, horror movies (none of which I'd ever heard of), on his brother's request offered him a job as a roadie on their European / American tour, and also gave him permission to film them for a documentary. [...]
Last week when I was bellyaching about not having any time to post on the hill (first world problems, etc), I mentioned that there were albums I'd been meaning to post on for a while, and Modern Day Riot from The Antiheroes was certainly one of the ones I was referring to. I've tried to say something similar in my previous posts on this T.O. duo comprised of Flex and Sha Prince, but the simple and plain truth is this: if you actually care about "real" rap [...]
Les presentamos "Born Again" primer sencillo del debut de DIANA, un cuarteto de Toronto un pop de esos que se disfrutan más bailando. Su homónimo sale el próximo 19 agosto en jagjaguwar. Enjoy.
Mystery Jets are one of those bands who can give fans a sense of belonging. Growing up, they were my favourite band, and that fact hasn’t changed in the past eight years. Mystery Jets are to be admired for their flawless songwriting talents and endless amount of musical genius which is always shown throughout their work. The group have created some of my all-time favouite musical memories, and I’m sure the feeling they’ve given me has been felt by thousands of other fans. MJs have taken us through incredible journeys in each of their four albums, and that passion is [...]
Bravestation have a new EP entitled IV ready to see the light of day next week. This is a band I've been fond of for a few years now , but why should you care? Well, if you head out into the springtime sunshine with the lovely sounds of their new single Somewhere We Belong bouncing around your earholes, I bet you a dollar you'll feel better about things. All of the things. Well except for that dollar you're never getting from me. Over the last few years, Bravestation [...]
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