Hesitantly Ranked: The Gaslight Anthem
In our new semi-regular series Hesitantly Ranked we take you through all the studio releases by some of our favourite artists and pin their own records against each other in a battle royale (with cheese) where only one reigns superior to the rest. No these aren’t exactly reviews and we’re absolutely not about to do that to you (or them), but we will put our … Continue reading Hesitantly Ranked: The Gaslight Anthem
Canada Post Release: Recycled Air
Hot off the runway, check out the latest by Canada Post, a pop-punk-infused cover of The Postal Service’s “Recycled Air” now on YouTube or the CrookedForestCanada instagram page. Be sure to check out the original recording off the bands “Give Up” record If you’re keen to it, the band just re-released the album to celebrate the 20th anniversary; grab it on the official online store. Continue reading Canada Post Release: Recycled Air
Augustwolf’s “Visual Music” has us seeing stars.
We emerge from a gaping hole in the atmosphere, barreling through the layers that lead us swiftly through a sea of concentrated grimy clouds, so full of water that they look sure to burst onto the uneven dead grass that lays below. From our tail, a thick multi-layered kaleidoscope of vibrant scorching flames as they collect magnesium and lithium from the deteriorating ozone to carry … Continue reading Augustwolf’s “Visual Music” has us seeing stars.
Mr MooQ’s latest leaves us with an admirable, “Oh My My My”.
Mr MooQ’s “Oh My My My” seems to emerge from the shadows of the alley behind the city’s poppin’ jazz club in the late hours long after everyone’s gone home, as a simple saxophone line drifts out of the door propped open while the remaining staff member commiserate over cigarettes before their final close. The track’s namesake begins to wistfully echo over them and into … Continue reading Mr MooQ’s latest leaves us with an admirable, “Oh My My My”.
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
