Posts Filed Under: “Sound Advice”

Sound Advice: Namesake by Ten Kens

A Toronto band known for "thinking man's heavy rock" releases its third full-length.

By Natalie Zina Walschots May. 15th, 9:15 am

Sound Advice: In My Opinion by Rich Kidd

Rich Kidd may still be best known as a producer, but his first full-length as an MC proves he's also an engaging rap storyteller.

By Chris Dart May. 8th, 12:15 pm

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Sound Advice: Us Alone by Hayden

With his first record on Arts & Crafts, Hayden proves that even sad songs grow up.

By Natalie Zina Walschots May. 1st, 11:15 am

Sound Advice: Which Crime Mi a Talk by Carnnibal

Apparently "molly grit" is a genre now. This is what it sounds like.

By Chris Dart Apr. 24th, 2:00 pm

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Sound Advice: Birthmarks by Born Ruffians

With its newest album, Born Ruffians has revolutionized its sound.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Apr. 17th, 1:30 pm

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Sound Advice: Modern Day Riot by The Antiheroes

The new effort from The Antiheroes has complex hip-hop verses and oddly punk-rock cover art.

By Chris Dart Apr. 11th, 10:00 am

Sound Advice: Escapology by Maylee Todd

A local indie-pop musician's sophomore album is full of powerful, disco-inflected tracks.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Apr. 3rd, 12:00 pm

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Sound Advice: Baby I Hate You by The BB Guns

'60s pop and '70s punk collide on The BB Guns' latest EP.

By Chris Dart Mar. 27th, 11:30 am

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Sound Advice: If It’s Real by The Highest Order

A psychedelic-country act releases its debut album.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Mar. 20th, 2:00 pm

Sound Advice: Target Market (Recoil) by Notes to Self

A local rap outfit brings major-league skills, positive vibes, and tongue-in-cheek humour to its new album.

By Chris Dart Mar. 13th, 10:30 am

Sound Advice: …On The Heart by Wildlife

Wildlife returns with a powerful and irresistibly catchy second album.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Mar. 6th, 9:00 am

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Sound Advice: Brave New World, by The Airplane Boys

The Scarborough-based duo returns with sharper rapping, but the same great hooks and production.

By Chris Dart Feb. 27th, 12:00 pm

Sound Advice: Lesser Evil by Doldrums

With his debut LP, Toronto native Airick Woodhead (aka Doldrums) grows curiouser and curiouser.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Feb. 20th, 11:30 am

Sound Advice: The Covers: Volume 1 by Andreena

Local R&B songstress makes hip-hop hits her own.

By Chris Dart Feb. 13th, 1:30 pm

Sound Advice: So Many Days by Julie Doiron

A tenth studio album conceals emotional riches beneath a pleasant veneer.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Feb. 6th, 9:00 am

Sound Advice: The Popcorn Tape by Raz Fresco and ChillxWill

A local MC and producer teams up with Washington-based rapper ChillxWill.

By Chris Dart Jan. 30th, 12:15 pm

Sound Advice: Giulietta Masina at the Oscars Crying by Bob Wiseman

A multi-talented performer releases an album of pop-culture vignettes.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Jan. 23rd, 12:00 pm

Sound Advice: Motional Response by Basic Soul Unit

Local producer Basic Soul Unit makes dance music sexy again.

By Chris Dart Jan. 16th, 11:45 am

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