10 Classic CanRock Bands You Know Better Than You Think
You could probably sing every word to the greatest hits collections of these classic Canadian rock bands, and you don’t even know it.
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Track Premiere: “Gambler” by Astral Gunk (Secret East Records, 2017)
Take an exclusive first listen to “Gambler” from Astral Gunk’s upcoming cassette Buzzin’ on Secret East Records (February, 2017)
“Duckworth Stomp”: Thundermug’s 1974 B-Side About Partying in St. John’s
If you’ve ever been to a Newfoundland wedding or kitchen party, chances are you’ve been subjected to the dance craze of “The Newfie Stomp”. But have you ever heard of the “Duckworth Stomp”? Check out this vague 1974 hard rock anthem about partying in St. John’s by London, Ontario’s Thundermug.
Secret Selector: “I Like What I Like” by Everyday People (1971)
What does Sly & The Family Stone, Mama Cass, Kenny Rogers, Rick James, and The Viletones have in common? No, not a drug problem: this 1971 underground dance club hit written by Nova Scotia songwriter Bruce Wheaton, and performed by his funk rock ensemble Everyday People.
Watch catl Live at Distortion for Lawnya Vawnya 2016
Toronto based rock n’ roll duo catl stopped through St. John’s in May during the sixth installment of the Lawnya Vawnya Festival, and the crew at Distortion snapped some solid minutes of A&V as a momento of their visit.
To Toronto and Beyond: The Story of TWRP
TWRP (Tupper Ware Remix Party) started their colourful brand of intergalactic heavy funk in Halifax, NS nearly a decade ago. Since then they’ve relocated to Toronto, ON, released a slew of EP’s, and kept a steady tour schedule. Angela Sutherland gets the full TWRP story from synthesizist Doctor Sung.
CROSSS Close Out Shed Island 2
In anticipation of tonight’s dual-show closing celebrations for Shed Island, we caught up with Andy March of CROSSS for some words on the importance of the Atlantic Canadian small fest circuit, ongoing live developments, and the anxieties of the songwriting process
Painting A Taste Of Home: The SNACKS Of Ashley Smallwood
Artist Ashley Smallwood talks about going from hobby to day-job with her line of Newfoundland-centric Pop Art prints.
Watch: A Preview Of Kestrels Live Session At Suvla Estates
We were lucky enough to spend some time with Kestrels (Toronto, ON) on their recent visit to St. John’s and capture a solid live session with the trio within the walls of Suvla Estates.