Dino DiMuro’s “Backbone” highlights antisemitism and leadership in this historical recounting of his childhood best-friend Elmwood.
Beginning with a recording that seems to stem from some sort of self-help audio-book that may have made the rounds sometime in the late 80’s or early 90’s that says, “Is your voice lacking in force? Or is there a sing-songy quality? Is there a problem with nasal tones? What about the voice pitch?” before jumping into a quirky upbeat jingle-esque progression, Dino DiMuro’s “Backbone” … Continue reading Dino DiMuro’s “Backbone” highlights antisemitism and leadership in this historical recounting of his childhood best-friend Elmwood.
Death Bus For Blondie’s “Asphalt Meadows” Now Streaming Everywhere
Happy “Asphalt Meadows” day! Death Cab For Cutie just released an acoustic alt of “Asphalt Meadows” and to celebrate, Death Bus For Blondie decided to go ahead and release her very-not-acoustic cover album of the same across all streaming platforms. Did they get permission? Unlikely. Will it get taken down eventually? “Only if we’re sued!” – Death Bus. Listen now wherever you stream stuff by … Continue reading Death Bus For Blondie’s “Asphalt Meadows” Now Streaming Everywhere
Spotlight On: Selena Victoria
Today on The Treehouse we’re turning the spotlight onto singer-songwriter Selena Victoria from Toronto, Ontario. Selena recently released her latest single, “Golden Kiss” an upbeat entrancing pop song that we were pleased to chat with her about as well as get a look at some of her dream collaborations and a little insight into her songwriting process. Check out the official music and read on … Continue reading Spotlight On: Selena Victoria
Christopher Dallman Is Nobody’s Fool
Singer-songwriter Christopher Dallman’s 5-song EP, “No One Is Anyone’s,” draws you in early with the soft-spoken and easy-tempoed `F.O.O.L”. Laying on a bed of strings Dallman takes us into his most intimate experiences and after finding himself heart-broken and led astray, he begs us to answer, “how do I fall out of love?”. We’re so used to hearing artists croon for their deepest loves or … Continue reading Christopher Dallman Is Nobody’s Fool
The Fox
I am the aging foxFull of song not sungYou are the willful houndBlood bound and forever young It is you who carved the paths through this deep dark woodAnd instructed the trees to whisper their beliefs instead of grow their limbs into legs and disperse from the ground in which they were stunned It is the wise owl who’s head is bound to it’s backStunned … Continue reading The Fox
Jaimee Eat World Release: Please Say No
This week’s release is a pretty stripped down take. I was initially thinking I would just do a straight acoustic guitar cover, but after noodling around with some tones I settled in on this one that’s just lead guitar and acoustic rhythm and 1 lone vocal. Listen to Jimmy Eat World’s original recording first: And now here’s mine: I’ll admit I haven’t yet heard Jimmy … Continue reading Jaimee Eat World Release: Please Say No
The Canada Post Project Release: The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
It dropped quietly like a child’s tiny tired boot carefully navigating fresh snow on the drive of the family farm in the middle of the night after long-awaited visit to Gran and Pa’s in the city – listen now to The Canada Post Project’s cover release of The Postal Service’s “The District Sleeps Alone Tonight”. Continue reading The Canada Post Project Release: The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
Static Unveiled: Season 2 Episode 5 – Pain
A week late, $300 bucks short. Today’s episode features “Pain”. Listen to the episode now on Spotify or read on for the official transcript below: Official Transcript: This episode’s a little delayed after I was having some trouble with my Pro Tools software out of the blue last week where it locked me out entirely. Fortunately it all got resolved because I haven’t actually gotten … Continue reading Static Unveiled: Season 2 Episode 5 – Pain
Show Alert: Winterfolk Festival February 24-26th 2023
Friendly reminder that the 21st annual Winterfolk Blues & Roots festival kicks off tonight with PWYC livestream performances by Tannis Slimmon & Lewis Melville (8PM), Harpin’ Norm Lucien (8:40PM), Lynn Harrison (9:20PM) and David Essig (10PM). Get tickets to your prefered stream and check out the full weekend line-up here: https://www.winterfolk.com/winterfolk-xxi-schedule/ And be sure to check out the wristbands for the festival which continues tomorrow … Continue reading Show Alert: Winterfolk Festival February 24-26th 2023
Music Monday: Live Animals – “Into The Wild” EP
This week we’re featuring some good old fashioned Canadian rock and roll with Live Animals 2022 EP “Into The Wild” Listen now on Spotify. Catch Live Animals in the flesh on May 20th at the Rec Room in Toronto with The Lookout Service, Black Creek Reign, Shiv and the Carvers and Byrdy. Doors at 8:30 PM, $10. Tickets available on Songkick. Continue reading Music Monday: Live Animals – “Into The Wild” EP
Crooked Forest 