Community Support Keeps Local Music Scene Alive During COVID-19
“I had a show the week of the lockdown,” Kyle Wappler explained. “Two days after that show was when shit hit the fan.” “March 11,” he paused for emphasis. ...
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Local Record Shops Find New Groove During COVID-19 Shutdown
For music lovers, the four walls of a favourite record shop might feel like a sanctuary. It’s a place where you can lose yourself in one of life’s greatest sour...
New Tune Review: “Might” by Paper Hats
The Peanut Gallery: A Year in Review (Vol. 1) by Splendid Industries
Full disclosure: I’m traditionally a big fan of formulaic, bubble-gum music of any genre a...
Underground Local Music at House Shows
Local musician Daniel Rolf and his roommates are creating a space for local bands, creatives and music aficionados to gather. He’s been hosting house shows for ...
Not Just Roommates: 12 Mile Island
Four-piece KW-based band 12 Mile Island is on the rise after a busy year of gigging around Southern Ontario. Characterizing their music as indie rock with eleme...
Slept On Can-Con: Our Favourite Books, Bands and Movies from 2016
Not everything in 2016 sucked. Really. We asked three experts to tell you to quit sleeping' on these books and bands and movies, all made in Canada -- if not ...