NXNE Recap 2016
Toronto's NXNE Festival featured great sets by Father John Misty, Mother Mother and Ghostface Killah, but Tom Vickress thinks the festival needs tweaking.
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Bestival Toronto 2016: Day 2 Recap
Day two of Bestival Toronto featured exciting sets by Grimes, Skylar Spense and Daughter, among others. Tom Vickress recounts a great weekend of music.
Bestival Toronto 2016: Day 1 Recap
Of course, Bestival's Day One could have gone without its small hiccups, but none were big enough to take away from the huge selection of things to enjoy.
Ash Koosha – I AKA I: A Vessel for Otherworldly Exploration
While Ash Koosha's I AKA I is one of the most sonically explorative releases that I’ve listened to in a while, it doesn't feel entirely otherworldly.
Album Review: Shlohmo – Dark Red
Shlohmo wanted for Dark Red to be his loudest release yet, and in that he succeeded. However, Dark Red remains welcoming through his attention to detail.
Album Review: Nils Frahm – Solo
Nils Frahm’s musicianship is ever-present on Solo, proving that the term “composer” is a more accurate descriptor of his writing style and incredible output
Album Review: Tobias Jesso Jr. – Goon
Tobias Jesso Jr gives the classic piano man a modern update on his debut Goon, and Tom Vickress applauds its masterful, minimal songwriting.
Album Review: Inventions – Maze of Woods
Inventions is the product of two seasoned musicians and Maze of Woods is a strong addition to the bands quickly growing discography.
Interview with Nick Yacyshyn – (SUMAC, Baptists)
Tom catches up with Nick Yacyshyn the drummer for Baptists and SUMAC to talk about SUMAC's latest album The Deal and a bunch of other cool stuff. Enjoy!
Album Review: CAIRO – A History Of Reasons
CAIRO's A History of Reasons is a series of emotionally driven songs with strong musical composition and is a diverse and consistent album.