APN’s Indie Inspection – January 2023
Welcome to “The Indie Inspection!” In this monthly feature, I dive into new releases from a handful of...
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Visiting The Big M: A Trip To Studio Bell in Calgary
The National Music Centre is a captivating place. It takes materials nearly every Canadian has experienced in some way and places them in a new context.
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: Iceage – Plowing Into The Field Of Love
Plowing Into The Field of Love is sparse, but demanding, tortured but comfortable, clear but kaleidoscopic. It is Iceage's greatest album yet!
Adopt This Bootleg: James Booker at Montreux, 1978
New Orleans has a long history of producing musical talent, especially on the keyboard: Professor Longhair, Dr. John,...
Rise of the Brainy Asian Chicks
I thought I would compile a 2011 “best of list” highlighting my picks for the top seven female artists who are the only girl members of otherwise guy bands.