Showing posts with label New Album. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Album. Show all posts

8.28.2012

Frightened Rabbit - State Hospital

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Frightened Rabbit are back with the first single from their follow up to The Winter Of Mixed Drinks, as well as EP titled State Hospital leading into the LP. The first single is also called "State Hospital" and the video is posted below featuring dark and emotional content, which is what FR does best.



Here is what the gentlemen from Frightened Rabbit have to say about State Hospital and the upcoming album:

"The fruits of our labour are nearing your ears. That is to say, we're releasing our tidy wee EP 'State Hospital' very soon and wanted to let you know a few things about it. It contains five songs. The title track is the first snippet from our next album, but the rest of the tracks are unique to this release, even though they were all contenders for the full-length at one point or another. I suppose certain songs just don't fit in to an album, but we thought these four still deserved to be given more than simply 'B-side' status. Because we had been writing and demo-ing for this record for some time, we found ourselves sitting on a lot of songs at the beginning of the year. Too many really, if there is such a thing. You'll be glad to hear that we didn't even toy with the idea of a double album, probably because we weren't taking any drugs. So this seemed like the best way to show off the extras and give you a taste of things to come. So, a bit about those other 4 songs then...".

 - Spencer

8.08.2012

Cuff the Duke - Union



When Cuff the Duke released Morning Comes last fall they noted that it was the first part of 2 albums to be released. Today they announced the second half of the project and the album is called Union. Here is what Cuff the Duke has to say about it.

Cuff The Duke is excited to announce details of their new album, Union, which will be released in Canada on October 2nd on Paper Bag Records.  As promised, Union is the second part of a two part album project that stared with the release of Morning Comes late last year.  The two albums relate lyrically and visually. A number of the songs on the new album act as a response to the songs from Morning Comes. Union's 'Rise Above' relates to 'Standing on the Edge' and 'Something For Free' relates to 'Time Is Right'. Basia Bulat guests on album stand-outs 'Side By Side' and 'Stay'.

"On Union, we moved away from our usual-sounding song structures, rock solos and harmonies by adding more sonic textures," says the band's Wayne Petti. "Morning Comes was more acoustic-based, this album is more electric-based. Instead of trying to find the perfect tone, it was more about exploring interesting sounds."

Tracklisting:
1. Live My Life
2. Side By Side
3. Where Did We Go Wrong
4. Open Your Mind
5. Stay
6. Carry On
7. Something For Free
8. All I Want
9. Rise Above
10. Night After Night


Order the limited edition 180g green vinyl at the Paper Bag Store!

- Bryce

7.25.2012

Strand of Oaks - Dark Shores

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A little while back I posted a couple tracks from the indie-folk-rock band Strand of Oaks, who is opening for select Tallest Man on Earth dates this fall. Their new album dropped yesterday titled Dark Shores, which I have been listening to all morning, and so far I am really enjoying it. The album is embedded below and you can head to Strand of Oaks Band Camp page to purchase the album.



 - Spence

7.03.2012

Snowblink - Black & White Mountains

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Hailing out of Toronto, the duo Snowblink are set to release their third LP titled Inner Classics this fall (September 11th to be exact). The first single is "Black & White Mountains" and you can listen to it below as well as an excellent B-side cover of "Blue Moon". "Black & White Mountains" is available for free download on the soundcloud widget below.



 - Spence

6.27.2012

Matt and Kim - "Let's Go"



As promised, "Let's Go" the first single from Matt and Kim's album Lightning due out this fall. Enjoy.

 - Spence

6.24.2012

Matt & Kim - Lightning

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Matt & Kim are set to return with their fourth full length album and follow up to Sidewalks, titled Lightning which is due out this fall, but the first single "Let's Go" comes out tomorrow! Check out the teaser trailer for the "Let's Go" below and check in tomorrow for the full single.



 - Spence

6.20.2012

Sea Wolf - Old World Romance

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Sea Wolf's third studio album Old World Romance is set for release on September 11th this year. The artwork is above and the track listing is below. We will be posting updates as the album release approaches.

1. Old Friend
2. In Nothing
3. Priscilla
4. Kasper
5. Blue Stockings
6. Saint Catherine St.
7. Changing Seasons
8. Dear Fellow Traveller
9. Miracle Cure
10. Whirlpool

Personally, I was unimpressed with Sea Wolf's last album White Water, White Bloom, I hope I don't feel the same way with this record. Check out that album below or head over to their SoundCloud Page to stream all of their releases:



- Bryce

Stream: Jon and Roy - Let It Go

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Victoria, BC's Jon and Roy released their fourth full length album Let It Go last week on June 12th. On Let It Go to they return to their excellent brand of summer folk rock which will leave you tapping your feet and signing along.

Head over to jonandroy.ca to stream Let It Go as well their previous efforts. And if you have the time I suggest to listen to Another Noon, which still remains one of my favorite summer albums.

 - Spence

5.07.2012

Stream: Best Coast - The Only Place

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As I sit out on my deck enjoying the beautiful Southern Alberta weather I thought what music comes to mind and that happens to be the the duo of Best Coast . Their 2010 effort Crazy For You was a summer classic with track likes "Summer Mood" and "Boyfriend". And it just so happens that their new album The Only Place is due out on May 15th. But thanks to Fader you can stream the full album right now! Click here to do so.

 - Spence

1.25.2012

Patrick Watson - Adventures in Your Own Backyard

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Patrick Watson has announced more details for his upcoming album, Adventures in Your Own Backyard. The album is slated for release on April 16th in Canada.
He has also released a song called Into Giants, which you can stream below.


Patrick Watson - “Into Giants”

Tracklisting:

Lighthouse
Blackwind
Step Out For A While
The Quiet Crowd
Into Giants
Morning Sheets
Words In The Fire
The Things You Do
Strange Crooked Road
Noisy Sunday
Adventures In Your Own Backyard
Swimming Pools

- Bryce

1.19.2012

Miike Snow - Paddling Out

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About a month ago I posted the first single, Devil's Work, from Miike Snow's upcoming sophomore release (check that out HERE).

A new single, Paddling Out, has been released and you can listen below! Enjoy.



Paddling Out by miikesnow

Tour 2012:

4/10 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
4/11 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
4/12 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater
4/14 - Indio, CA - Coachella
4/21 - Indio, CA - Coachella
4/24 - New York, NY - Terminal 5
4/27 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
4/29 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
5/01 - Toronto, ON - Sound Academy
5/02 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis

- Bryce

1.18.2012

Santigold - Master of My Make Believe

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Santigold hit the scene hard back in 2008 with her single L.E.S. Artistes and her self-titled release. The Philadelphia based artist is now back with a single, Big Mouth, which will be featured on her highly anticipated 2nd album entitled Master of My Make Believe . You can check out the video for the new track below or head over to the Santigold Website where you can download the single in exchange for your email address.



Check out L.E.S. Artistes in case this is your first listen.

Santigold - L.E.S Artistes

- Bryce

12.23.2011

Jon Mckiel - Tonka War Cloud

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Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia Jon Mckiel's brand of folk-rock is in my opinion refreshing. Every time a new song comes on from his album I don't know what to expect... the guitars have a heavy sound but the songs maintain catchy melodies. He recently released a new album entitled Tonka War Cloud which features 10 songs. Jon has toured across Canada several times and will no doubt be touring again sometime in the near future.

I suggest you head over to his Bandcamp Page and stream the new album in it's entirety. Some of my favorites are: Ice Man, Confidence Lodge and several others.

Posted below is the first track off the album, Strands. Jon McKiel - Strands

Look for our top albums and tracks from 2011 soon!! - Bryce

11.30.2011

Fred Falke - Part IV

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I was first introduced to Fred Falke a couple years ago when i heard him remix New in Town by Little Boots. It is still a song that I can go back and listen to at any time without getting sick of it.



Fred Falke is back with a new album entitled Part IV which is available for your streaming pleasure below. I hope you enjoy this French DJ/House Producer as much as I do (Check out Aurora if you can't stream it all)


The new album drops on December 5th, 2011.

- Bryce

11.29.2011

The Black Keys - Listen to Five New Songs From El Camino

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You give them an email address, they give you 5 songs to stream (2 of which have already been posted previously here). Pretty darn good deal in my opinion. You can listen to Lonely Boy, Run Right Back, Gold on the Ceiling, Little Black Submarines and Sister.

Get your ass over to The Black Keys website!

NOW!

- Bryce

11.28.2011

Sea Wolf - New album 2012

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I started listening to Sea Wolf shortly after his release Leaves in the River in 2007. He also came to Calgary a couple years ago and played a set at the Marquee Room which Spencer and I had the privilege of seeing. Sea Wolf released a limited edition 7" vinyl on Record Store Day - Black Friday last week with two rare tracks on it. You can catch one of those songs below and you can also head to the Sea Wolf Soundcloud Page to stream all of their music. I suggest you start with the album, Leaves in the River. Also, as the title of this post suggests, look for a new Sea Wolf release in 2012.

Enjoy the new track:


Where The Wind Blows by Sea Wolf

- Bryce

11.23.2011

Zeus - Are You Gonna' Waste My Time?

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Toronto based indie-rock band Zeus released their lead single from their upcoming sophomore record due in early 2012 (via Arts & Crafts). Their previous album Say Us was on the Long-List for the 2010 Polaris Prize and they have recently opened for Sam Roberts on his tour across Canada.

Enjoy!

Zeus - Are You Gonna' Waste My Time? by Arts & Crafts


- Bryce  

11.16.2011

The Big Pink - Future This

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The Big Pink are set to release the follow up to their debut album A Brief History of Love. The new album Future This will be out on January 17th in the new year via 4AD. Check out videos the first two singles "Stay Gold" and "Hit the Ground (Superman)" from the Future This below, I particularly enjoyed "Hit the Ground (Superman)", both the song and video.





 - Spence 

11.10.2011

Drake ft. Rick Ross - Lord Knows

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Drake's new album Take Care is set for release this November 15th (even though it was leaked a couple days ago). This Canadian rap heavyweight saw a lot of success from his last album and that success listed him with the best that North America has to offer. You can check out the track Lord Knows below and see what you think.




- Bryce

11.08.2011

Coeur de Pirate - Adieu

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Coeur de Pirate (aka Béatrice Martin) just released her new album Blonde on November 07, 2011. Based out of Montreal this 22 year old has a lot to offer to the Canadian and International music scene. You can check out the official video for the single Adieu below or you can head to her Bandcamp page to check out more.



Coeur de pirate || Adieu [Vidéoclip officiel] from Dare To Care Records on Vimeo.

Tour:
2011-11-08: COEUR DE PIRATE @ Montreal, Quebec Rialto Theatre
2011-11-09: COEUR DE PIRATE @ Quebec City, Quebec City, Theatre Petit Champlain
2011-11-11: COEUR DE PIRATE @ Toronto, Ontario, Mod Club

- Bryce