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Jaimee Eat World, New Releases, rock

Jaimee Eat World Releases Surviving

Now available on the official Neither Could Dylan YouTube channel because they (who’s they?) apparently still haven’t built a separate channel for this project, check out the Surviving recreation album by Jaimee Eat World. Speaking briefly via an intermittent and mildly unintelligible ZOOM meeting on the project, Jaimee Eat World had this to say: “Surviving (the original album by Jimmy Eat World) sort of hit … Continue reading Jaimee Eat World Releases Surviving

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indie, music videos

Frankie Cosmo Releases Music Video for Pressed Flower

Happened to wake up just in time for the video premiere of Frankie Cosmo’s new track Pressed Flower. The video stars the ever talented Tracey Ullman and a fleet of adorable dogs, so it was easy to make this our recommended watch for you today. The track is lovely, too – like a blissful summer’s day. Check it out on YouTube: Pressed Flower appears on … Continue reading Frankie Cosmo Releases Music Video for Pressed Flower

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Music Reviews, rock

Horsefight Release Volunteer EP

I threw on Horsefight’s EP “Volunteer” while doing the painstakingly boring chore of folding the laundry that I left in the dryer overnight to appropriately wrinkle, rendering half of its contents nearly unwearable in public spaces, and I realized I haven’t told you guys about them, so here we are. Horsefight is a collaborative effort between newlyweds Greg Wood and Sabine Bischofberger (congrats!) and Fred … Continue reading Horsefight Release Volunteer EP

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Music, pop punk, rock

Frogmouth Release Identity Thief

Today we’re happy to feature the latest by Austin, Texas power-pop rock band Frogmouth. After a slew of singles released in 2023, the band released their first full-length album Identity Thief of March 21st. At 9 tracks and a quick 34 minutes, Identity Thief is immeasuraby catchy, high energy, full of snappy riffs and head-boppin’ rhythms that’ll leave you coming back for more. Likely a … Continue reading Frogmouth Release Identity Thief

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death metal, live music, metal

Art of Attrition’s Subservient Bloodletting Tour Hits Sneaky Dee’s this Weekend

Blackened Technical Deathcore act Art of Attrition are currently underway with the Subservient Bloodletting Tour that kicked off May 2nd in Quebec City. Formed in 2019 in Red Deer, Alberta, Art of Attrition have been turning heads since the release of their 2023 debut album The Void Eternal and 2024’s follow-up “…And It Will All End Forever” locked them in as a force to be … Continue reading Art of Attrition’s Subservient Bloodletting Tour Hits Sneaky Dee’s this Weekend

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death metal, doom, metal, Music

Tria Prima Release Three Primes of Alchemy EP

Hailing from Zhitomir, Ukraine, today we’re featuring Tria Prima’s 4-song EP Three Primes of Alchemy. The band, created by ex-members of notable Ukranian dealth-metal acts Drudkh, Lucifugum, Blood of Kingu, Lutomysl, Bestial Invasion, Cosmic Jaguar and Violent Omen, got together in September 2024 and are currently working towards their first full length release due out later this year. Check out the EP in full, including … Continue reading Tria Prima Release Three Primes of Alchemy EP

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indie, rock, Spotlight On

Spotlight On: Bottlecap Mountain

Today we’re turning the spotlight onto Austin, Texas indie rockers Bottlecap Mountain led by Stewart Gersmann. In our featured interview, we chat about their most recent full length release Electric Love Spree, the growth and development of the band over the course of its now 7 albums and get a little info on what’s coming next. CF: What’s the story behind your band name? BM: … Continue reading Spotlight On: Bottlecap Mountain

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Commentary & Opinion, Film, Movie Reviews

The Barbie Movie: A Brief Analysis By A Woman Who Didn’t Like Playing With Barbies

I’m sure by now most of you have heard of Barbie and the Barbie movie. For a little while it was like you couldn’t escape it with seemingly every major news network covering the film, praising it and its impact. I’m one of those people that is always skeptical when a piece of media receives such widespread attention whether it’s positive or negative. When possible, … Continue reading The Barbie Movie: A Brief Analysis By A Woman Who Didn’t Like Playing With Barbies

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Neither Could Dylan, Pine Four Records, rock

Neither Could Dylan Releases New EP Homeless Youth

It’s also the latest release out of our own Pine Four Records. Self produced, recorded, performed, mixed & mastered by Neither Could Dylan, the 6-song EP depicts 6 unique perspectives of people in various states of crisis that is further compounded by a lack of support and safety. Speaking about the album, Neither Could Dylan explains: “Beginning with an introspective approach to life and our … Continue reading Neither Could Dylan Releases New EP Homeless Youth

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live music

Catch DEREV in Toronto at on March 22nd at Supermarket

Toronto prog outfit DEREV have a new album out on March 26th and they’re already making their way around southern Ontario and Quebec in support of its release. For their Toronto stop, they’ll be performing at everyone’s favourite Kensington Market variety grocer Supermarket on the 22nd. RSVP to the show on Facebook here and grab discounted tickets for $15/piece here. Also featured on the bill … Continue reading Catch DEREV in Toronto at on March 22nd at Supermarket

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