Take a voyage with Radiohead
by Sean-Paul Boynton The Reflector What is a Radiohead record? More specifically, what does an album have to be in order to be classified as such? Does it have to be life-changing, world-skewing and...
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Noise 101 – CD Reviews for March 24
Hello Bella’s full-length and most recent album Echoes of the Atmosphere is propelled by electrifying guitar melodies and skilful drumming, both of which work together to give a glamourous power-pop feel to Ontario native...
Noise 101 – CD Reviews for March 10
Amos Lee Mission Bell Blue Note Records This album is adult-contemporary at its best, which isn’t necessarily the best thing. I’m sure Lee is a very talented individual, but when he spouts lyrics like...
Coming straight out with Detox
by Riad Kadri The Reflector Dr. Dre’s release of two singles after a long stint of rumours and pushed-back release dates has once again brought fans and hip-hop artists to their knees with anticipation....
Noise 101 – Fresh new tunes reviewed and previewed
Mogwai : Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will Release date: Feb. 14 Not sure Mogwai is the perfect soundtrack to your Valentine’s dinner, but hey, one couple’s Mogwai may be another’s Barry White. Mogwai...
Noise 101 – CD Reviews for Nov. 4
Chemical Brothers Further With the average song length at almost seven minutes, The Chemical Brothers waste no time packing their newest album with head-spinning beats, layered samples and fist- pumping rhythms. Further is an...
Hot new Panda
by Sarah Kitteringham The four members of Edmonton psych-pop-rock act Hot Panda are stuck in traffic between Toronto and Montreal. Despite this temporary setback, the quartet is in high spirits: the band is starting...
Noise 101 – CD Reviews for Sept. 23
It has been three years since the last Interpol record was released and in that time fans have waited with bated breath in anticipation for a new album, one that prom- ised to go...
Folk Fest: Chris Gheran is more than a military junkie, but he’s that too
There’s a hip-hop/folk mixtape in my collection that samples a blustery, deep-voiced and unnamed man who proclaims: “Folk music is high-class music but there’s a lot of low-class people singing it. Matter of fact,...
Pineapple sweet and sour
By Amy Hipkin When I was first asked to write a CD review I was excited! I like to think I have an appreciation for all types of music and enjoy being enlightened with...
