M. Milner’s 2015 Polaris Prize Pretend Ballot
It's time for M. Milner's annual 2015 Polaris Prize picks, choosing five albums that are deserving of the Canadian music award.
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Album Review: Florence + The Machine – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful is as powerful an album as Florence + The Machine has released and it’s certainly all three. Recommended.
Grimes, The Music Industry, and Sexism
Grimes music is the perfect soundtrack for the strange world we live in and, the more I think about it, the more Grimes seems like the artist for our times.
Album Review: Tricot – A N D
Tricot's new record A N D is heaping helping of twin-guitar math rock that'll change what you think Japanese rock sounds like, explains M. Milner.
Album Review: The Mountain Goats – Beat the Champ
The Mountain Goats latest record Beat the Champ is really good, John Darnielle has written 13 songs about pro-wrestling and it captivates throughout.
Album Review: Noveller – Fantastic Planet
Noveller's new album Fantastic Planet is 40 minutes of noisy guitar bliss right up the Fripp/Eno alleyway. M. Milner explains why it is so amazing.
The Beatles Final Act: Ringo Starr – Postcards from Paradise / Paul McCartney – New
A reflection on the remaining Beatles' Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney latest solo efforts, and what the albums say about their respective work ethics.
Album Review: Steven Wilson – Hand. Cannot. Erase.
Steven Wilson's latest album Hand. Cannot. Erase. is like black licorice: it’s not for everyone, but those who've acquired the taste will like it a lot.
Adopt This Album: Kestrel – Kestrel
B.G.M. looks at Cherry Red's reissue of Kestrel's long-forgotten album, "an enjoyable slice of 70s prog with some good tunes and solid playing throughout.
Post-post-punks: The Pop Group and Gang of Four
M. Milner reviews the new albums from The Pop Group and Gang of Four and examines how both bands have aged both musically and in concept.