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Music

New Music Release: Alex Southey – “Common Fantasies”

Alex Southey is a indie-rock artist from Toronto, Ontario blending soulful blues and intimate folk storytelling to create a heart-pumping melodies that are as enchanting as they are tormenting. Their latest release “Common Fantasies” comes from their 2022 EP of the same name released on December 16th; it’s a cavernous alternative rock song that would sit nicely somewhere between fellow Canadians The Glorious Sons or … Continue reading New Music Release: Alex Southey – “Common Fantasies”

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Poetry

Let’s Not

Let’s not pretend it’s more than it isOr that it was greater forces by which we were ledLet’s not, let’s not Please don’t talk about me to your friendsReallocating whatever thread you’ve got leftPlease,Don’t I won’t admit how far it wentTo save you, I’m sure, further embarrassmentI won’t, you know I won’t Don’t twist my words to suit your needsHowever eloquently they falter out as … Continue reading Let’s Not

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Music Reviews

New Rules Duo pull you out of your chairs and onto the dance floor with “Road To Rendition”

Hot off the tail of their first American tour run that had them embark across the Atlantic to Chicago, Illinois for a 5-week stint, the New Rules Duo are already back in the saddle promoting their latest album “Road To Rendition”. The duo, made up of vocalist Celia Stavri and guitarist Dominik Dybka are no strangers to performing their share of cover songs; In their … Continue reading New Rules Duo pull you out of your chairs and onto the dance floor with “Road To Rendition”

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Jaimee Eat World

Jaimee Eat World Release: Littlething

With the new release format, I might jump back and fourth a bit between releases and these blogs. Just ahead of Christmas 2022 I low-key put Littlething out on Static Unveiled, and then later Instagram, so you might’ve already heard it but we haven’t really talked about it yet. Before we poke through those lyrics, listen to Jimmy Eat World’s original recording first: And now … Continue reading Jaimee Eat World Release: Littlething

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News, The Canada Post Project

Mail Call! The Canada Post Project has arrived.

In the wake of the hottest tour coming through North America for those aged out of Taylor Swift’s demographic, one that will challenge indie-pop sensation Benjamin Gibbard as he sets out to prove if he has the endurance of working class modern rock power house Bruce Springsteen – yes of course you know, we’re talking about the 20th anniversary tour of Death Cab for Cutie’s … Continue reading Mail Call! The Canada Post Project has arrived.

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Music Reviews

The 30’s put systemic oppression on trial in “Justice Partners”

With their latest release “Justice Partners”, The 30’s jump right out of the gate with a high energy heart-pumping melody and insistent vocals that immediately tell you this band isn’t here to mess around. While the catchy metal-infused guitar riffs are sure to grip your attention, it’s not long before lead vocalist Katerina’s assertive presence demands you turn your attention to the songs lyrics and … Continue reading The 30’s put systemic oppression on trial in “Justice Partners”

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Poetry

Through

So I’m not who you thoughtOr maybe I wasIn either instanceIt seemsUnworthy of love At surface it’s nothingMerely a crushBut you been here beforeMe?Not even once I know not what you speakWhen you say a little’s enoughEver demandingMore than I’ve got I speak of ill-fated timeWithin the fabric of usAs though I must’ve been rightAnd that it came down to trustBut these roads that I … Continue reading Through

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Music, News

Let’s Talk About Sessions Live!

…and the Predatory Nature of the Music Industry (that’s the end of the blog title but it seemed a little wordy). Recently I tried to log on to Sessions Live for my normal semi-regular livestream sessions to find that the website just doesn’t work anymore. The links lead nowhere and there’s a DNS error in place of what used to be a pretty elegant and … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Sessions Live!

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Book Reviews, Books

The Bookshelf: “The Sun Also Rises” by Ernest Hemingway

When I was at the book store a few weeks ago I came across a great deal. They had all sorts of literary classics part of a 3 for $10 deal and I’m not the type of person that can pass up a steal like that. It was tough to narrow down and by all likeliness I’ll probably head back soon for another trio, but … Continue reading The Bookshelf: “The Sun Also Rises” by Ernest Hemingway

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Music

Crooked Forest’s Indie Music Round-Up: 2022 Edition

Showcasing what we believe are some of the best indie releases of 2022 as submitted by YOU to our twitter feed. Most submissions were Spotify links but some came through as Bandcamp – we’re running with what we were given. The lists are broken down by general genre so you can quickly jump to what you’re looking for. Let’s get to it! Light Rock/Easy-Listening/Pop RW … Continue reading Crooked Forest’s Indie Music Round-Up: 2022 Edition

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