Woman Is Still A Danger-Cat: FUBAR II!
I have American friends. Sometimes they make outrageous comments — like thinking that Canadian beer joins the Canadian dollar below parity. For the most part — as I’m sure George Cockburn also informed his troops in 1814 before burning Washington to the ground — they just don’t understand how we operate on this side of the … Read more
Doesn’t Every Suburb Look the Same?
Anticipation continues to build as we edge closer to the August 3rd drop date of the Arcade Fires’ new album, The Suburbs. Today, Consequence of Sound posted what they claim to be the eight alternate covers that will be released (think of the vinyl possibilities!). I personally find that they all look far too similar to … Read more
Three Shots
1. Of all places, Urban Outfitters is streaming the entirety of hype-pop noise group Best Coast’s new album, Crazy for You. The lo-fi duo consist of singer/songwriter Bethany Cosentino and her friend Bobb Bruno on bass, bleeps, and bloops. Their catchy pop songs walk a beautiful line between milk crate 7” punk and an American … Read more
Stornoway’s ‘Here Comes the Blackout…!’
‘Diversity’ is one of the many reasons that I’ve fallen madly in love with Stornoway. Sounding equal parts Great Britain and North American in flavor, infectious melodies are their strongest consistency. The group’s chamber-pop sensibilities will draw mass appeal from fans of American indie pop (Local Natives + Shins). Meanwhile, they can folk it up … Read more
