Monthly Archives: October 2011

Mikey Maybe – Hush

“Hush” is the first single from the forth coming Mikey Maybe record, Ladies Night, dropping on OLD UGLY Recording Co. on February 3rd. You’ll notice that Mikey’s approach to rap writing is far more akin to a playwright’s methods than … Continue reading

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Jessica Jalbert – Brother Loyola

Jessica Jalbert’s debut full length, Brother Loyola, has been a long time coming. Over the last four years I have seen her go from performing in little tea houses alone with her guitar to playing festivals with an entourage of … Continue reading

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Krang – Choke Hits

Edmonton’s psych/grunge/noise/riff warlords Krang are back with another three mind-melting tracks of guitar virtuosity and feedback wave surfing. To my ear, I’d peg Choke Hits as their best collection yet. Opener “Provincial Flower” is a faceblast of 70′s rawk guitar, … Continue reading

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Cobras – S/T

Victoria’s Cobras née Cobras Cobras Cobras have played Edmonton a few times on tour and they kick a ton of ass every time. Their live show is among the most frenetic I’ve seen from a rock & roll band. This … Continue reading

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J. Eygenraam – Red Curtain EP

Yesteday evening I met a fellow named Josh Eygenraam. Today I discovered his music. It’s a delightful jaunt through a bunch of song structures that should leave you in the lap of sunlight, my little house cats. Stay gold.   … Continue reading

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