Happy Canada Day – Music Video Playlist
In celebration of Canada Day, we rounded up some of our favorite music videos from our current crop of Canadian artists. Here’s to a happy holiday to all our Canadian stations!
Fishing Going For Adds
As summer officially rolls on, be sure to check out the tropical bliss of Fishing‘s debut album Shy Glow! Sydney-based Fishing, composed of beatmaking duo Russell Fitzgibbon and Doug Wright, are finally releasing their debut album, Shy Glow. The group has released multiple singles and remixed tracks for artists such as Flume, Cloud Control, Teen Daze, Dominant Legs & Alpine; but have […]
The Donkeys – Soundblab Review – New Peak at CMJ
The Donkey‘s latest release Ride The Black Wave is filled with plenty of songs to compliment the summer mood. It’s a breezy indie rock record that gives you every reason to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Soundblab recently wrote an excellent review of the album’s masterful sound, noting nostalgia for the 60’s and 70’s. The review […]
Tom The Lion – Rough Trade ‘Album of the Month’ – Debut at CMJ
While Tom The Lion‘s latest release Sleep steadily climbs the CMJ charts, he has also been gaining momentum outside of radio. The debut full-length was tapped by Rough Trade as their Album of the Month, citing the music’s heightened emotions, vivid storytelling, and musicianship as its most stunning attributes. Layered with bold drums and soaring guitars, each […]
Also At Radio
David Gray – Mutineers (iht Records) Rodrigo Amarante – Cavalo (Easy Sound Recording Company) The Black Keys – Turn Blue (Nonesuch) Mia Dyson – Idyllwild (The Co-Op / Black Door) Kan Wakan – Moving On (Verve)
New Music From Fishing
Sydney-based Fishing, composed of beatmaking duo Russel Fitzgibbon and Doug Wright, is finally back with a fresh batch of glossy tracks. Their debut album, Shy Glow, is filled with blissful, tropical sounds – a perfect summer soundtrack. The bouncy, enticing opening track “Recoup” creates a world of warm textures and rich, vivid colors. Shy Glow […]
Kan Wakan “Moving On” – Groundsounds Review
Kan Wakan‘s latest album, Moving On, showcases the band’s breathtakingly innovative and orchestral sound at its best. The multifaceted and intricate sound captured on the album somehow maintains a sense of delicacy and containment. With flawless composition and production, Moving On is a feat that Kan Wakan should be immensely proud of. Groundsounds explores and […]
Papercuts “Life Among The Savages” – MOJO & The Line of Best Fit Review
Jason Quever‘s Papercuts continues to receive praise for Life Among The Savages in reviews from MOJO and The Line Of Best Fit. MOJO praises the album, as a “gorgeously appointed escape from rock’n’roll’s habitual savagery,” while The Line of Best Fit says the album “is the perfect example of why alternative pop music still has […]
Also At Radio
The Donkeys – Ride The Black Wave (Easy Sound Recording Company) David Gray – Mutineers (iht Records) Rodrigo Amarante – Cavalo (Easy Sound Recording Company) Mia Dyson – Idyllwild (The Co-Op / Black Door) Tom The Lion – Sleep (Verve)
David Gray Going For Adds
David Gray returns with his first full-length album in nearly 4 years, fostering a mature and expansive approach to his songwriting. Teaming up with producer Andy Barlow, Mutineers draws from the rich textures found in 1998’s highly successful White Ladder, while taking production and vocal performance to unprecedented levels. According to Gray, the collaboration with Barlow […]
The Donkeys – The Line Of Best Fit Review – Debut at CMJ
The Donkeys‘ latest release, Ride the Black Wave, shimmers with the band’s delicate, dusty instrumentals and their hazy vocals. The Line Of Best Fit recently reviewed the album, exploring the influences and appeal of The Donekys‘ signature, Southern California sound – “As well as having one of the best names in modern music, The Donkeys […]
Mia Dyson – “When We’re Older” Video Premiere
The official video for Mia Dyson‘s “When We’re Older,” the single from her latest, Idyllwild, premiered on Myspace this past week. The lyrics of the song explores the complexities of growing up, and learning to navigate the various phases of life. The video, while endlessly engaging, manages to capture both the nostalgia and hope imbedded […]
Kan Wakan – KCRW: Morning Becomes Eclectic
This past weekend, Kan Wakan headlined KCRW’s Summer Nights at One Colorado in Pasadena with DJ Marion Hodges. In preparation for the event, Kan Wakan stopped by for a live session on Morning Becomes Eclectic. The LA based band continues to captivate and astound with their dynamic sound, created by intricate composition and layered instrumentals. Listen […]
Also At Radio
Tom The Lion – Sleep (Verve) Rodrigo Amarante – Cavalo (Easy Sound Recording Company) The Black Keys – Turn Blue (Nonesuch) Kan Wakan – Moving On (Verve) EDJ – “Lose It All, All the Time” [single] (Easy Sound Recording Company) Papercuts – Life Among the Savages (Easy Sound Recording Company) Secret Colours – Positive Distractions (Self-Released) Kate Tucker […]
New Music From David Gray
David Gray returns with his first full-length album in nearly 4 years, fostering a mature and expansive approach to his songwriting. Teaming up with Lamb producer Andy Barlow, Mutineers draws from the rich textures found in 1998’s highly successful White Ladder, while taking production and vocal performance to unprecedented levels. According to Gray, the collaboration […]
Rodrigo Amarante – Cavalo Review
Rodrigo Amarante‘s stunning album, Cavalo has been receiving solid reviews since it’s May release. Amarante is best known for his collaboration with Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti on the critically acclaimed project Little Joy as well as his work with Devendra Banhart. Premier Guitar recently wrote a fantastic review on the album’s infectious attributes. Yet, the beauty of […]
Black Keys Talk Vinyl – #1 at CMJ!
The Black Keys browsed Grimey’s Record store with CBS to discuss their love of vinyl. Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney had grown up with a passion for collecting and listening to different records. With vinyl sales nearly tripling since 2008, Turn Blue has been pressed to 100,000 vinyl copies. The Black Keys have released all 8 of their studio […]
Also At Radio
The Donkeys – Ride the Black Wave (Easy Sound Recording Company) Mia Dyson – Idyllwild (The Co-Op / Black Door) Tom The Lion – Sleep (Verve) Kan Wakan – Moving On (Verve)
New Radio Edit of Bend Sinister – Going for Spins
With their most recent album Animals, Vancouver, BC based band Bend Sinister demonstrated a renewed sense of focus and creativity, producing their most focused and ambitious work to date. While still following their classic rock styles, Bend Sinister‘s sound on Animals has traces of punk, stoner rock, and pop music. It is no surprise that the members […]
Kan Wakan “Moving On” Review
Los Angeles-based Kan Wakan‘s full-length debut, Moving On, overflows with the group’s soulful, enveloping sound. Following their extraordinary debut, Forever Found EP, Kan Wakan‘s striking and progressive music has grown into an entrancing and untamable force. KCET recently posted an extensive review of Moving On, exploring everything from producer/multi-instrumentalist Gueorgui Linev‘s initial vision for the […]
