Archive for 'Robin Hatch'

Sound Advice: No Talker by Ivy Mairi

Ward's Island native Ivy Mairi's soulful voice rings strong on her second release.

By Robin Hatch Jun. 13th, 2:30 pm

Sound Advice: Every Child a Daughter, Every Moon a Sun by the Wooden Sky

An entertaining mix of folk and rock, the Wooden Sky's newest effort is chock full of thoughtful lyrics, and catchy melodies.

By Robin Hatch Feb. 28th, 3:00 pm

Sound Advice: Over the Bluffs by the Holiday Crowd

Local rockers wax nostalgic for New Wave in their shameless dream-pop tribute to Scarborough.

By Robin Hatch Feb. 15th, 9:00 am

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Sound Advice: “What You Offer” by Donlands + Mortimer

We're still wishing for a full-length album, but in the meantime this 7-inch release is pretty great.

By Robin Hatch Feb. 1st, 3:00 pm

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Sound Advice: Feels Like Then by Fort York

Local folk rockers Fort York crank out country fun on their first full-length LP.

By Robin Hatch Jan. 18th, 2:00 pm

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Local Bakery Owner’s Demo Mistaken for Radiohead Single

Christopher Stopa, co-owner of Bakerbots Baking, was surprised when a demo he recorded a decade ago went viral as a "Lost Radiohead Track."

By Robin Hatch Jan. 5th, 9:15 am

Sound Advice: before the echo by valley of dreams

Local comedian Gregory Cochrane gets serious about '90s alternative rock on the first full-length release from his latest project.

By Robin Hatch Jan. 3rd, 1:00 pm

Sound Advice: “Holland” by Cold Specks

It took moving to the UK for formerly local songwriter Cold Specks to win the hearts of Canadians with her debut seven-inch, "Holland."

By Robin Hatch Dec. 20th, 2:00 pm

Sound Advice: Till The Morning Shows Her Face To Me by the Gertrudes

The Kingston band's latest LP is an eclectic mix of Canadiana sounds, with a hint of electronica.

By Robin Hatch Dec. 6th, 11:00 am

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Meeting the Man Our Men Could Smell Like

Old Spice spokesperson Isaiah Mustafa graced our humble city with his presence today, for a meet-and-greet at the Eaton Centre.

By Robin Hatch • Photo by Lodoe-Laura Haines-WangdaNov. 30th, 2:30 pm

Sound Advice: Provider by Bry Webb

Bry Webb's debut solo album has all the makings of a Canadian indie classic.

By Robin Hatch Nov. 22nd, 3:00 pm

CBC Radio 3’s 2011 Bucky Award Nominees Announced

Listeners can vote online for the sixth annual CanCon-heavy music awards.

By Robin Hatch • Photo by Corbin SmithNov. 15th, 2:00 pm

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Sound Advice: The Darcys by The Darcys

The Darcys combines the best parts of '90s alternative rock and Canadian indie shoegaze in one of Arts and Crafts' best releases to date.

By Robin Hatch Nov. 8th, 11:00 am

Sound Advice: Love at the End of the Century by Prince Perry

Prince Perry's new full-length is a fun, relaxing, and self-aware celebration of both classic reggae and third-wave ska.

By Robin Hatch Oct. 25th, 12:00 pm

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Sound Advice: Morning Comes by Cuff the Duke

The latest Cuff the Duke LP regenerates an early-1950s country aesthetic, combined with the best parts of 1990s Canadiana.

By Robin Hatch Oct. 12th, 9:00 am

Sound Advice: Invocations/Transformations by Muskox

The latest release from Toronto's Muskox succeeds at fusing progressive rock, jazz, and folk music through accentuated use of the banjo.

By Robin Hatch Sep. 27th, 3:00 pm

Urban Planner: May 26, 2009

By Robin Hatch May. 26th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: May 23, 2009

By Robin Hatch May. 23rd, 7:00 am