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SieraSlave

Rock

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SieraSlave is creating what they like to call retro/modern rock and pumping it out of Windsor, Ontario. We caught up with the band during one of their recording sessions at SLR Studio's where they are working on their debut album "No Plan B", to discuss the album, their influences and upcoming plans.


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Joyce Island

Canadiana

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Joyce Island is the musical creation of Vancouver guitar player, vocalist and quirky strange bird Lisa Joyce.


Embarking on a cross Canadian tour via Via Rail, Lisa Joyce took some time out of her busy schedule to talk to us about the tour, the success of her debut EP, the development of her musical style and what she has in store for the future.


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New Company

Punk Rock

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We took a trip to New Comapany's jam space to discuss their new music, the new sound of the group, their ranging influences and tell us a story about playing at a burlesque show.


New Company is a 3 piece  punk rock band spawned from the "bowels of the yuppie, dead-end, cesspool called Mississauga."


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The Fiction In Folklore

Progressive Metal

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We caught up with Brampton progressive metal band The Fiction In Folklore after their show at All-Stars. The band talks about their  new single, their upcoming first full length EP and why there music is forever evolving.


The Fiction In Folklore was conceived in Brampton Ontario in the fall of 2007. After several line up changes, dozens of shows, and a bunch of demo's: the band is ready for a new beginning, as they prepare to release there debut album "Desolation". In June 2013 the band unveiled the first single off of "Desolation", an epic tune titled "Capable of Hate". 


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DioTribe

Alternative Pop

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DioTribe is a female fronted alternative pop act. DioTribe is currently in the studio recording their debut album, due for release in Spring 2014, with producer, Dave Thompson, in Vancouver. 


We chat with singer Dio about her first music video for the single "Please Don't Fall In Love," her upcoming EP and co-writing.


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The Nursery

Psychedelic Pop

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The Nursery is a psychedelic pop group from Toronto, Ontario. The band has just released their debut EP, Carnival Nature, which is now available on bandcamp. The album features not only some great and very unique music which entices your emotions and takes you on a trip like you've never been before, but also some amazing artwork with a poster included by local artist Nathan Lalonde. We had a chance to down with three of the four members; Alex, Nate and Victor to discuss the new EP and the bands plans for the near future.


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Other Families

Experimental

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Other Families' music fuses experimental noise rock, electronic dance music, and spoken-word poetry in a way that has never been done before. Their live show combines theatrics and punk-style aesthetics over aggressive mechanical beats and electronics.


We jumped in the shower for this interview...


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Hooded Fang

Indie Rock 

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A lot has happened since I spoke with Toronto band, Hooded Fang back in June. They finished up their tour at the LA festival, Growing up is Dumb, played a show in the now on the market Honest Ed's parking lot, and have seen a lot of open road. 

 

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Prop Planes

Indie Rock 

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Prop Planes. Four friends who have been playing music the better part of their lives. Brought together by two things; friendship and a love for passionate music. Prop Planes is taking flight...

 

Craig Moleski is on guitar and vocals, Matty O'Connell is on bass and vocals, while Riley Agopsowicz brings the other guitar and Mark Ennis the drums.


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Fur Eel

Soul/Funk/Rock N Roll 

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Like a musical gin & tonic Fur Eel blends soul/funk/rock & roll with a touch of pop & R&B to create a unique sound that has been compared to "Maroon 5 partying with The Rolling Stones".

Known as Regina's purveyors of soul/funk/rock, they continue to raise the bar with their studio recordings and captivate audiences with their high energy live shows.


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Highway Lights

Alternative Rock 


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Mid December, I took the opportunity to speak with Toronto rock band, Highway Lights. I asked Josh Velez, singer and guitar player for the band, whether before or after the show was good for an interview. He replied through text: "knowing us we will probably play until someone shuts us down, so before the show will be better."


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Vonelle

Indie Rock 

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Vonelle is an Indie Rock band based out of Toronto, Ontario. We sit down with the band after a show in Kensington market to discuss their shows, their gear, their plans for the newyear, the release of their first album and what it's all lead to.

 

 

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Wild Domestic

Instrumental Rock 


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It isn’t too often that songs stick with me because of their ability to take me off guard. That’s why I was extremely excited to talk to Wild Domestic. I am impressed by their sound but also the way the songs seem to resonate with their audience. 

 

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Magnetic

Hard Rock/Metal 

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Founded in '09, MAGNETIC is Heavy Metal infused Rock band featuring the musical stylings and experience of it’s members..., with their broad range of influences - MAGNETIC has a “sound” while maintaining variety within. With members both current and former of Into Eternity, Annihilator, Metalist, and Celestial Machine, they have the experience to go far live and in the studio. On guitars is Drew Hanwell (rhythm),  Justin Bender (lead) and Harley K (bass), while Cam Dixon provides the lead vocals and Colin Molleken on drums.

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New Design

Alternative Rock 

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New Design is an alternative rock band from Brampton, Ontario. Jesse Alarcon sits down with the group in their jam space as they discuss pet peeves, their musical direction as well their accomplishments.


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Uforia

Rock 

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Myself and four pretty chill guys make our way up from The Drake Underground to the campground-esque patio. Michael Ursini, singer and songwriter for Uforia, takes photos on his phone of people and things as we walk.

 

“He Instagrams more than a girl,” bass player and vocalist, Sam Morton, jokes.


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Set

Rock/Metal/Punk 

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Set is a rock/metal/punk group from Sudbury, Ontario. They've been together for about two years, and just recently released their album "Comatose." We get the chance to chat with the band about the release of the new album as well as what they're doing to promote it.

 

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Running Violet

Rock


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Running Violet is a Toronto rock band that is quickly gaining momentum. Although a fairly new band, these guys have already accomplished some pretty big things as they discuss in the interview. We were able to catch up with the guys before their practice and talk to them about what they've done and where they're going.

 

Menage

Alternative Rock 

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Menage is an alternative rock band that you definitely don't want to miss. We sat down with two of the siblings that form the four piece, Bela and Basilio just before they embarked on their US tour. They talked about the difference between the scenes in Toronto vs. Los Angelos, their upcoming tour and the coming together of the siblings on their first joined project.


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David Vest

Blues 

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David Vest is a boogie woogie blues pianist from the Vancouver Islands. David grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and played his first paid gig in 1957. We had a chance to sit down and talk to David after his show, and he shared some pretty amazing stories that he's picked in the last 55 years of playing of music.


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Old James

Rock N Roll 

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Old James is a Rock N Roll band based out of Toronto, Ontario. The four members came together after years of playing in metal bands and converged a group now bringing us crunchy rock n roll, with audible influences from all over the map. We had the chance to sit down with Old James to discuss their music, their influences, where they came from and where there going.

 

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Steve Strongman

Blues 


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Steve Strongman is a blues guitarist, singer/songwriter from Hamilton, Ontario. He's shared the stage with greats like Buddy Guy, Sonny Landreth and Joe Cocker. We get the chance to sit down the winner of 2011's MAPL Blues Guitarist of the year after his sound check for his sold out show at Music By The Bay Live.


Mark Pinkus

Classical 

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Mark Pinkus is  a classical pianist from Montreal, Quebec. CBC called his music "Beautiful little stories without words". He has sold over 200,000 albums to this date, and is in preperations of releasing his next. His c.d Free Spirit hit top 30 on the U.S radio charts, and these are just a few of this amazing pianists accomplishments. We had the opportunity to talk to Mark about his music, his startings, his inspirations, the proccess of getting his music to the level it's at and much more. If your looking for an inspirational read, check it out.


The Rucksack Willies

 Bluegrass/Folk/Rock


The Rucksack Willies are a bluegrass band from Toronto, Ontario. The band recorded their first song, Moonshine, around Christmas 2008. During this time, they became “violently ill”, which I didn’t further delve into but I’m sure it kick started the closeness they share. Since then Angie has been writing songs for The Rucksack Willies, but not without the help of her band mates.

 

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International Zombies of Love

French pop / Indie / Pop

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Mike Farrell has an abundance of enthusiasm, so much that I could sense it through the first couple e-mails we exchanged. I contacted him and he almost immediately responded with interest about Dropout Entertainment and wanted to help us out. His newest project, International Zombies of Love, IZOL, a pop rock collaboration of talented people, played at The Drake Underground, so we decided to meet him before the show, hopefully to catch what these textual vibes transformed to in person and in his performance. 

 

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The Jessica Stuart Few

Indie Pop 

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The Jessica Stuart Few is an indie pop group from Toronto, Ontario. The three piece features bass, drums, guitar and the koto. We caught up with Jessica Stuart for an interview and she discussed her upcoming tour, the new album and where she picked up the japanese traditional instrument.

 

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Teen Daze

Electronic

 

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Teen Daze is an electronic solo artist from Vancouver BC. I had the chance to speak with the insightful Jamison before his Toronto show at The Drake on Sunday July 8th. We decided to go into The Drake Underground to chat. As we talked, Radiohead’s In Rainbowsalbum exuded from the speakers and a lit disco ball slowly spun illuminating the room with tiny light beams.

  

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Vacuity

Alternative Rock 

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Vacuity is an alternative rock band from Kitchener, Ontario. We sat down with Rob McFee and Greg Osborn, later joined by Emeri Schweigert, on The Hideout patio before their show and talked about the new album, touring, and a life of music. Throughout the interview, friends and fans came to share their excitement for the guys, and the modest musicians always had time to say hello and give thanks for the ongoing support these people give to them.

 

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Behind Sapphire

Experimental Pop 

 

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Behind Sapphire is an experimental pop group from Vancouver, BC. These innovative and eccentric young rockers are making quite a splash, and we had the opportunity to talk to guitarist Matthew and singer Grant, they discuss their unique sound and stage performance (which is truly a must see,) their plans for a cover a day, the story behind their run in with the law while on tour in China and much more.

 

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Angela Saini

Folk Pop 

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Angela Saini is a folk pop singer/songwriter, guitarist based out of Toronto, Ontario. She's currently promoting her first solo record, Cakes & Calouses and we caught up with her for an interview after her showcase at Canada's largest HMV. She discussed her new album, working with the Tragically Hip's Johnny Fay and her cross Canadian tour on a moving train.

 

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Keek

Pop Rock 

Keek is a pop rock band from Ottawa Ontario. Once you hear the group, it's hard not to find yourself singing along. We caught the whole band on tape for an interview at the notorious Hideout. The guys talk about touring, recording, their opening slot for Down With Webster, as well as show us how they pass the time on  the road.


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Hopeful Monster

Psychedelic Orchestral Pop

Hopeful Monster is a psychedelic orchestral pop piece currently based out of Toronto, On. A project that crosses genres, and brings a twist to sixties music that has been one of the few Canadian acts to be featured on CBC's the Great Canadian Song Quest. We had the chance to talk with orchestrator Jason Ball about the inception of the project, moving it in between Halifax and T.O, the importance of a team and what the project has on the go for the future.


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Nick Everett & Everybody

Folk/Spate Rock

Hailing from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Nick Everett & Everybody is a Folk/Spate Rock group. Before taking off for their transcanadian tour, front man Nick takes the time to talk with us about NXNE, the bands album, Rocky Top and some of today's methods of getting the music from the artist to the ears of the fans.


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The City Streets

Montreal Power Pop

The City Streets are a rock band originally from Edmonton, Alberta but currently relocated to Montreal, Quebec. The band boasts over 400 live perfomances in Canada, the States and even into Mexico and Haiti. The guys discuss their double release, Sawdust & Rum and Winter Lightning, their favourite cities to play as well as give advice for Canadian artists trying to get over the border.

 

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