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Watermelon – Cassette

Posted on June 11, 2013

Top notch lo-fi from Vancouver’s non-stop Green Burrito Records. Watermelon get the downer party started. Their twinkling jam pop seems augmented by a handful of sleeping pills and cheap champagne. “Golden Ray Migration” is a perfect example. Put this in … Continue reading →

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We Are The City – Violent

Posted on June 8, 2013

We Are The City return with their weird tincture of delicate vocals with raucous janky pop, honed like never before. Violent is a more meandering and reflective effort than the catchier releases of yore, but nevertheless, their earworm quality still … Continue reading →

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Hilotrons – At Least There’s Commotion

Posted on May 29, 2013

Michael John Dubue is on some other shit. This is a pop rock album that sneaks through the doggie door. This is a pop rock album run through a food processor. “Runaway Heart” is like Tom Petty at neon bowling, … Continue reading →

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The Mouthbreathers – Stone Soup

Posted on May 28, 2013

Another exciting drop from Sackville NB’s Mouthbreathers. “Standards” is without a doubt their best song yet. This new four song EP will hold us over nicely till the next full length. It’s coool with an extra o, it’s full of … Continue reading →

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The Abramson Singers – Late Riser

Posted on May 26, 2013

YES. The Abramson Singers are back with Late Riser. ‘Jack of Diamonds’ may number among the best alt-folk songs of the year. Leah Abramson’s 2010 release contained a track of such enduring quality that my heart jumped at finding this … Continue reading →

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