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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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Storytelling

Am I Being Scammed By… A Live Music Promoter?

And we’re back with another sudden addition to our Am I Being Scammed series. This time, we take a look at a recent interaction with a Toronto-based music promoter and invite you to follow along as we spot the red flags. Now, there isn’t much to share here by ways of screenshots or visual evidence since the most damning part of the interaction took place … Continue reading Am I Being Scammed By… A Live Music Promoter?

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Music, music videos, New Releases, punk, rock

PUP Release Music Video for Hallways

PUP recently announced a new album on the way and as we gear up for that, they’ve treated us to the release of Hallways and an accompanyng music video. The track smacks and we take a particular fondness to the line, “I can’t die yet ’cause who will look after the dog?” I am not lying when I say I’ve had that thought before, more … Continue reading PUP Release Music Video for Hallways

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Blog, folk, live music, Live Music Reviews, Music

Winterfolk XXIII Recap

We’re still coming down from a great weekend at Tranzac Club for the 23rd annual Winterfolk Blues & Roots festival in Toronto. While we could’ve done without the epic snowstorm that barrelled through over the last couple days which hindered the ability for some of the performers from getting into the city, that didn’t stop the good vibes for those that were able to make … Continue reading Winterfolk XXIII Recap

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Canadian, New Releases, rock

Elephants & Stars Release Under the Earth and Above Heaven

One of the forests most highly anticipated releases is finally here. Hamilton/Toronto based Elephants and Stars just dropped Under the Earth and Above Heaven and as expected it’s full of rad riffs, sweet harmonies, intoxicating melodies and fun catchy choruses. We’ve been waiting for it ever since we chatted with front-man Manfred Sittmann about the record, produced by Ian blurton, way back in October of … Continue reading Elephants & Stars Release Under the Earth and Above Heaven

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acoustic, ambient, Canadian, electronic, New Releases

Fraxinus Prime Releases Debut Album Magnesium Heart Space

Yeah, yeah, yeah, it came out on January 11th, but that’s still super fresh to our ears. For those of you not in the know, Fraxinus Prime is a solo project by Ashley Buchholz who you might be more familiar with as the lead vocalist and guitar stummer in Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker. We here in the forest have been fans of U.S.S for a reaaallly … Continue reading Fraxinus Prime Releases Debut Album Magnesium Heart Space

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Canadian, New Releases, rock

A Short Walk to Pluto Release Debut Album Out of Range

We stumbled upon Toronto-based outfit A Short Walk to Pluto a few years back… or they stumbled upon us online, rather, and we’re glad they did. We really dug their vibe when we first heard them, so we were stoked to hear after working away on their debut full-length album over the last two years it finally dropped on February 6th. It’s melodic modern rock … Continue reading A Short Walk to Pluto Release Debut Album Out of Range

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Canadian, Live Music Reviews, punk rock, rock

Say It Ain’t So, Sums!

I used to have this friend who I met back in high school that for years and years during the time we spent together, he’d periodically bring up that time we went to go see Sum 41 play at the Kee to Bala when we were like 14. “The all ages section was up on the balcony, remember? That show was amazing!” He must have … Continue reading Say It Ain’t So, Sums!

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Canadian, music videos, punk rock

The Anti-Queens Release New Music Video for “Magnolia”

Hot out of the editing suite, check out the latest music video by Toronto-based punk outfit The Anti-Queens with Magnolia that just dropped on November 21st. Fun fact: your pal CF was on site for part of the shoot & might even appear for brief intervals in the video. Thanks very much to The Anti-Queens for the invite, it was a really fun night! Catch … Continue reading The Anti-Queens Release New Music Video for “Magnolia”

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Series: Am I Being Scammed By… My Music Producer? Part 12 – The Mix

This blog is part 12 in an ongoing series. If you missed it, jump back to part 11. The next day passed without anything arriving to my inbox. On Sunday morning, October 26th, I was working away at my computer when it came through.  It was labeled incorrectly. It was also labeled as a master.  I found this odd also.  For starters I know I … Continue reading Series: Am I Being Scammed By… My Music Producer? Part 12 – The Mix

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