Sled Island preview: Cursive
By Jesse Graham I was first introduced to Cursive when I was a fresh faced fifteen-years-old. Having been recently broken up with by, at the time, the love of my life, I laid in...
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Fleet Foxes new album organic and romantic
Released: May 3, 2011. Sub Pop Records The Fleet Foxes’ newest album Helplessness Blues seems appropriately named, as the group have made their lyrical endeavours more intimately personal, and their music more haunting. Robin...
Noise 101 – CD Reviews for April 7th
Lupe Fiasco’s Lasers has been met by a bit of hostility from fans, who call it his most commercial album. I’m not going to deny that it is, but given that this is Fiasco...
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...
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...
