For the past few years, Canada’s indie-rock scene has been dominated by one label that encompasses one genre and even one city. It’s the kind of warm and calm folk-infused indie-rock that’s completely unobjectionable and well-received by all, like maple syrup or the concept of universal health care…
From the first listen of this CD, it was like meeting someone that you know you’re gonna get along well with. Jon McKiel is another Canadian import and has recently released the CD The Nature of Things, a follow-up to his debut self-titled 2006 disc…
Some people just have good yelling voices. Trust me, I know this; I went to military school. And Matt Foster, the frontman for Bay Area band First To Leave, has got the right pipes for scream-singing…
With Cinematic Americana, California’s Little Heroes prove amply that you don’t need to be flashy or over-the-top to pen (and play) incredible, thoughtful, often heartbreaking music. The band isn’t out to wow you by being the smartest or funniest, no…
