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Got a Girl | I Love You But I Must Drive Off This Cliff Now [Album Review]

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 00:15 by Natasha Neale

Every artist would rather have their music speak for itself than answer, “What are your influences?” and “How did you get together?”, questions that only become more overwhelming in actress-plus-established-musician situations. The combination this time around is Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Dan “The Automator” Nakamura. Winstead you would know from Scott Pillgrim vs. The World and Death Proof, while Nakamura you’d know from literally a million things.

FESTIVAL DE MUSIQUE ÉMERGENTE 2014

Mon, 07/21/2014 - 01:11 by Natasha Neale

Franco-phone a friend because it's time once again for the Emerging Music Festival (FME). In its twelfth year this seasoned vet of a music machine is here to deliver a wide array of musical acts to shove in your ear and eye holes. With 65 acts spanning a myriad of different genres from symphonic pop (Rich Aucoin) all the way to metal (Ghoulunatics), there's something for every music fan. Hell, there may even be a dog in a tutu riding a unicycle with a theremin.

Stefana Fratila | Evil [VIDEO]

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 08:19 by Natasha Neale

"Evil" is a simple yet effective new video utilizing the wonders of 80's style contrast to effectively present a song with vocals that need not be overshadowed by high concept....unless you watch it with "They Live" glasses. That's when all the zombie/alien propaganda takes over and you'll need Fratila and Munoz (the director) to "Rowdy" Piper/David your way through the darkness. 

Hands off, Shepard Fairey. They don't need your help. 

Faraday Café

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 11:55 by Natasha Neale

I can't tell you how much I depend on café's to connect me to the rest of the world. With work being in the cloud and with my role as the Online Editor relying on a strong Internet connection, café's with available WiFi are key. These days many of us work satellite and cafe's have become our home away from home and our office for the day. And we can't forget the coffee in one hand, phone in the other, checking our feeds and texting away. It's common-day communication. But what happens when there's no signal?

Angus & Julia Stone | A Heartbreak [VIDEO]

Tue, 07/08/2014 - 17:23 by Natasha Neale

Hiring a top-shelf name to produce your record won't get you anywhere on the name alone. That's not the way it works anymore. Our attention spans are about ten seconds for the unknown, and thirty for the super famous. If it isn't instantly capturing, the public won't absorb it into the zeitgeist. This is why Angus & Julia Stone have their work cut out for them.

Mr. Scruff | Friendly Bacteria [ALBUM REVIEW]

Fri, 06/20/2014 - 05:12 by Natasha Neale

When you’re prefaced by an artist’s PR rep saying that an album is more “serious” and “mature,” it’s pretty easy to dismiss it, and say to yourself, “Ugh, one of those albums.” But, if you’ve got a discography spanning almost 20 years, it’s unlikely that you wouldn't have picked up few tips along the way. Just as all artists are driven to improve themselves, Mr. Scruff (a.k.a.

STREET ERASER

Wed, 06/18/2014 - 06:46 by Natasha Neale

Playing on the truth that there is always something hiding under the surface, London creatives Guus Ter Beek and Tayfun Sarier reversed the usual purpose of Photoshop by revealing reality, as they merged the digital and real worlds together.

White Lung | Deep Fantasy [ALBUM REVIEW]

Mon, 06/16/2014 - 08:24 by Natasha Neale

Vancouver punk trio White Lung’s third album, Deep Fantasy, sees the continuation of the group’s accessible ferocity. While the band is as thrashy as ever, this album sees them exploring new emotional depths. This is shown in standout track “Lucky One”, where front woman Mish Way addresses a sense of pride vacillating into a need for validation.

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