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Star Song: The Arrival – Latka

Today’s song is called The Arrival by four-piece Canadian band LATKA. The single is from their debut album, My Bright Heart released earlier this month.

In their bio, the rock-pop act said they are ‘set out to bring POP music that you can really move to’ –well they certainly achieved that! The Arrival is a fun, feel-good production that really gets you moving –listen for yourself. If The Arrival put a spring in your step, head over to their Bandcamp page and check out the album.

With two EPs and an album underneath their belt, LATKA is set to take their music beyond their hometown Winnipeg and break into the national and international scenes…watch this space!

July 31, 2013July 29, 2013 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: Album, Bandcamp, canadian music, canadian pop, canadian pop artists, canadian rock, canadian rock artists, Latka, My Bright Heart, Pop-rock, The Arrival, Winnipeg, winnipeg pop artists, Winnipeg rock artists Leave a comment

Star Song: LilMissFly6 – So Wonderful

Today’s song is called So Wonderful by Seattle-based rapper LIMISSFLY6. This track is from her latest mixtape Twitter Tape Vol.1 released earlier this year. Let me tell you something, it was so HARD to pick a favourite from the mixtape –every single track (and I really mean EVERY SINGLE TRACK) is out of sight! After hours of listening, it was a tossup between So Wonderful and the super bad Automatic (featuring Andro Loud). In the end So Wonderful was chosen the song of the day as it is the PERFECT introduction this superfly rapper’s super cool raps over that summer-breezing track.

I don’t usually beg – but I’M BEGGING YOU NOW- listen to So Wonderful. Before I sign off, check out Everyone Was On It – another badass track! Oh what the hell, head over to her Bandcamp page and check out the whole mixtape!

July 22, 2013July 20, 2013 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: Andro Loud, Automatic, Bandcamp, Everyone Was On It, hiphop, LilMissFly6, Mixtape, Seattle hip-hop artists, So Wonderful, Twitter, Twitter Tape Vol.1, US hip hop, US hip-hop artists, us music Leave a comment

Review: Kings of Lowertown – 60 More Miles

1. Long Long While
2. Pembroke Murder Ballad
3. Shotgun Preacher
4. Ain’t No Mercy In This Cruel Old World (Gots Me A Blunt)

Masters of ‘dirt blues’, KINGS OF LOWERTOWN is unleashing their album 60 More Miles this October. The first release from the album Shotgun Preacher is the perfect introduction to their four-track production. This two and a half minute production offers no more than pure low-down dirty blues which is complicated by distorted vocals – definitely a standout track.

The album continues to offer that good old gritty blues with that muzzled, distorted vocals with Ain’t No Mercy In This Cruel Old World (Gots Me A Blunt) – but this time, there is a very light, sweet and distorted presence of the harmonica. The distortedness is obviously the band’s trademark -which I must say is totally ingenious!

Long, Long While is a more racy gritty rock creation which perhaps has an infusion of THE DOORS and TOM WAITS, whereas Pembroke Murder Ballad features a very light, feel good summery melody with the gritty guitar raging in the background, giving it a slight bluesy edge to it.

These guys were named one of the best bands in Ottawa last year by the Big Beat Blog. When you listen to Shotgun Preacher, it won’t be hard to figure out why they are worthy of that title.

July 18, 2013 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: 60 More Miles, Ain’t No Mercy In This Cruel Old World (Gots Me A Blunt), Bandcamp, blues, canadian blues band, canadian music, Kings of Lowerton, long long while, Mike Mackey, Ottawa, Pembroke Murder Ballad, shotgun preacher, The Doors, Tom Waits Leave a comment

Star Song: Seasons – Beijing

Today’s song is called Seasons by Eric Thornberg, Thom Smith, Jack Hoopingarner and Bill Pruchnicki, comprising the American alternative rock band BEIJING. Coming from their album, Night, Seasons offers a perfect combination of a sweet summery melody with raging guitars. Simply beautiful.

Take time out and listen to Seasons and if you like this song, you can head over to their Bandcamp page and download the entire album.

July 10, 2013July 9, 2013 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: alternative rock, Bandcamp, Beijing, Eric Thornberg, Jack Hoopingarner, Night, Seasons, Thom Smith, United States, US rock music Leave a comment

News: Flamingo Bay’s debut album out in September

If you’re really missing that good old fashion rock and roll, well Dillon Henningson, Vince Rankin and Kris Gies – aka FLAMINGO BAY – have made your day! The Canadian rockers are releasing their debut full length album Loco Pony in September. These guys are hot property right now as they are fully booked up for live shows in their hometown in Ontario. Wanna sample the goods? Well here’s Serpentine, the first single from the album. If you’re warming to the gritty rock track – good news, you download it for free on Bandcamp. While you’re here, it’s worth checking out the equally gritty and pulse racing single, Bleed (ace!)

July 8, 2013September 4, 2013 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: Album, Bandcamp, Bleed, Canada, canadian rock artists, Dillon Henningson, Flamingo Bay, Kris Gies, Loco Pony, Ontario, ontario rock artists, Rock and roll, Serpentine, Vince Rankin Leave a comment

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