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The Oaks are more than a band, they’re a humanitarian effort. Of the two founding members, one spent two years in Afghanistan helping refugees, while the other has a master’s in philosophy & environmental ethics. Jen Cray spoke with both Ryan Costello and Matt Antolick.
Rip Through the Hawk Black Night (High Two). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Misadventures in Radiology (Sonic Boom). Review by Aaron Shaul.
First Light’s Freeze (Asthmatic Kitty). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Like Trees We Grow Up to Be Satellites (The Backwards America) (Temporary Residence). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Liz Janes & Create(!) (Asthmatic Kitty). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Picaresque (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Aaron Shaul.
You’ve Got Your Own (Acuarela). Review by Aaron Shaul.
A Sun Came (Asthmatic Kitty). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Metaphysics For Beginners (Redder). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Snow Tires (Hidden Agenda). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Poison & Snakes (Asthmatic Kitty). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Cathedral (Asthmatic Kitty). Review by Aaron Shaul.
You Are the Light (Secretly Canadian). Review by Aaron Shaul.
after (Lucky Kitchen). Review by Aaron Shaul.
folk,ambient,indie,nature,atmospheric,Daniel G. Harmann,The Lake Effect,Post 436,Aaron Shaul
The Lake Effect (Post 436). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Sweden,singer/songwriter,pop,indie-pop folk,Jens Lekman,Maple Leaves & Rocky Dennis EPs,Secretly Canadian,Aaron Shaul
Maple Leaves / Rocky Dennis (Secretly Canadian). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Seven Swans (Sounds Familyre). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.