The Toronto-based indie rock band releases its second album, Cooler Returns, on famed label Sub Pop tomorrow. Here members Jeremy Gaudet and Brian Murphy discuss the new record, its favourite songs, the Sub Pop connection, and all the comparisons to ‘90s bands.
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January 20, 2021
by Bill King
I’ve been teaching remotely since last March 2020 at the Harris Institute, my weekly “artist in residence” class running the past six years.
January 17, 2021
by Jason Schneider
Two BC folk singer/songwriters forged a musical and personal relationship two years ago. A debut full-length album, Just Beyond The Shine, is now out and here the pair describe their backstory, the making of the album, work with Steve Dawson, and hopes for 2021.
January 17, 2021
by FYI Staff
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January 13, 2021
by Jason Schneider
The Toronto Blues Society’s Maple Blues Awards traditionally kicks off the music award season in Canada every January.
January 12, 2021
by Bill King
The tumultuous times of today have yet to produce a new golden age of protest songs. It may be best that music shifts gears and works as an instrument of healing, as with the tracks on the playlist here.
January 10, 2021
by Jason Schneider
The Juno-winning Hamilton hard rock trio has delivered a new album, Fuck Art. Here its frontman describes the record, singles out his favourite cuts, discusses the challenges posed by the pandemic, and insists that rock is not dead.
January 10, 2021
by FYI Staff
The following are tracks delivered to radio by digital distributor DMDS/Yangaroo in Canada and broken down into three categories.
January 6, 2021
by Jason Schneider
The PEI roots artist releases his third album, Stupid Cupid, this week. Here he talks about the inspiration for the project, his favourite songs, a love of classic country storytelling, and the importance of social media during a lockdown.
January 6, 2021
by Bill King
The versatile Toronto musician is a bassist, producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and promoter of jazz, world and folk music through concerts and his home-grown label ZSAN Records. In this wide-ranging interview, he examines his long career and discusses the rejuvenating impact of the lockdown and the positive effects of tai chi and haiku.
January 3, 2021
by Jason Schneider
The prolific Toronto folk songsmith and author has just released a new album, Red Rover. Here he discusses its creation, his working relationship with Dale Morningstar, favourite lines on the record, and how he’s adapting to the pandemic.
December 29, 2020
by Bill King
Conversations at this moment are of a more personable nature. Inner reflective and addressing a certain element of human resignation.