Author: Crooked Forest

Canadian-based music blog. Features, Interviews, Shows, Opinions & News.
Music

Chodźcie wszyscy, czas na lekcję polki z Hajda Banda!

Dowiedziałem się o tym zespole dopiero, gdy polecono mi go w mediach społecznościowych. Nie wiem jeszcze o nich zbyt wiele, ale te dwa filmy, które natknąłem się, bardzo mi się podobały. Cieszyć się! Wiem tylko, że ich debiutancka płyta nazywa się Hajda! i są grupą białorusko-polską. Wydaje mi się, że mają siedzibę w Warszawie, ale wciąż szukam informacji. Wygląda na to, że mają w drodze … Continue reading Chodźcie wszyscy, czas na lekcję polki z Hajda Banda!

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pop punk, rock, Spotlight On

Spotlight On: Scoopski

Today we’re turning the spotlight on Philladelphia-based infectious pop-rock outfit Scoopski. Chatting with lead Scoopski, we get into becoming a full band from a duo, themed records and what is was like to hear from Betsy Brandt on their release of “I Agree, Marie”. Give “Little Ball of Energy” a spin and read on for the interview below. CF: As you pointed out recently over social … Continue reading Spotlight On: Scoopski

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News

Avril Lavigne Announces The Greatest Hits Tour And Why Should I Care?

Avril Lavigne just announced her Greatest Hits tour (I’ll spare my commentary on that joke that writes itself), featuring pop-punk superheroes All Time Low and fellow Canadians Simple Plan. And that’s the part that gives me pause. It was only just a couple years ago when social media lit a fire under both Simple Plan and All Time Low and no it wasn’t for those … Continue reading Avril Lavigne Announces The Greatest Hits Tour And Why Should I Care?

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Interviews, Spotlight On

Spotlight On: Hot Apollo

We first introduced you to Hot Apollo back in January of 2023 with the release of Baby Lord and recently we were stoked when lead vocalist and songwriter Jaymes Buckman was able to indulge us with a few of our most burning questions hot off the heels of their new album Tempest Rock. We talk about having a confident stage presence, how fashion impacts a … Continue reading Spotlight On: Hot Apollo

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Music, rock

You’re not Alone with Stress Dolls

New Stress Dolls dropped today, a super melodic pop-rock tune with soaring choruses. It’s a little different from the folk-based rock that turned our ears over to Stress Dolls last year, but it’s a direction that suits her well and we hope to hear more of it as soon as she can get it out. From her instagram, Stress Dolls says the track is “half … Continue reading You’re not Alone with Stress Dolls

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Books, News

Neither Could Dylan is Releasing a Music-Focused Children’s Illustrated Book

The news was slipped into Neither Could Dylan’s first newsletter, so if you were quick to sign-up you’ve already heard, but if you missed the cut-off we’ve got the scoop. From the newsletter: I’m officially a published author and my first release is a children’s illustrated short story called The Music Man. I wrote this story a long time ago in my teens, it’s a … Continue reading Neither Could Dylan is Releasing a Music-Focused Children’s Illustrated Book

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Interviews, Spotlight On

Spotlight On: Rose Alaimo

Today we’re turning the spotlight on Ithaca, New York’s Rose Alaimo; producer, songwriter, one-woman-band. Her most recent release A Place to Go When You Need to Hide was one of my favourites of 2023, so I had to reach out and pester her about how it all came together. We get into songwriting, learning instruments as you need to, home recording necessities and the challenges … Continue reading Spotlight On: Rose Alaimo

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History, Music

Celebrating the Women of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Only 65 women have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since it began celebrating artists achievements in 1986. Comparatively, over 700 men have been inducted in the same time. While the rock and roll hall of fame is not the be all end all of representation in music, it does paint a pretty interesting portrait of the industries unwillingness to give … Continue reading Celebrating the Women of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Books, News

Matt Pryor is releasing a Memoir

I love learning about my favourite bands and hearing stories about their lives and career, but I’m really someone that’s only really into it if it’s written by the artist themself. Enter Matt Pyror of The Get Up Kids and The New Amsterdams and his recently announced Red Letter Days. No, it’s not a rehashed boring recreation of the album of very similar name for … Continue reading Matt Pryor is releasing a Memoir

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folk, punk rock

Kryzys? Jaki Kryzys? Oh! To album polskiego zespołu Disgrace.

Okay, okay, okay everyone settle down and I’ll explain. In an effort to connect further to our Polish crooked forest tree roots, we’ve been working on our Polish and listening to more Polish bands… like this one! We came across Polish folk-punk/folkcore band Hańba! (which translates to Disgrace if we’re to believe Google Translate; We’re all learning something new today and I think that’s nice) … Continue reading Kryzys? Jaki Kryzys? Oh! To album polskiego zespołu Disgrace.

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