Interview: Foam Lake’s Tyler Ross… the Lost Interview
There are numerous reasons why Canadian bands visit Los Angeles. Many come through town on tour, some come to record new material, some come here strictly for business meetings, and sometimes bands find themselves transported to the middle of Hollywood by their province’s music association to meet with and play for [...]
CHARLOTTE CORNFIELD RELEASES FIRST #CHARLOTTEONDEMAND FAN INSPIRED SONG “BEET BLOOD”
Watch Charlotte Cornfield’s #CharlotteOnDemand release “Beet Blood” on Facebook. This is the Montreal-based Artist’s first video in social media based and fan focused interactive project #CharlotteOnDemand. It was written last week with inspiration and ideas from Jo Sorrentino, Leah Garfield-Wright, Carlo Spidla, Catherin Kitellis, Brad Levia, Cody Scharfe, Margo Albright and Mr. Don Marquis, which [...]
BEN CAPLAN ANNOUNCES TORONTO RESIDENCY, EAST COAST TOUR, AND APPEARANCES AT SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST AND CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK
There is no dead time rest for Ben Caplan and his raging soulful stage show. Toronto fans will have the chance to see him perform 4 times in February as he takes up residency in Kensington Market at the Supermarket every Wednesday night. Later in February, he will stop in to southern Ontario venues before [...]
Plum Thunder and a Full Slate of Toronto Comics at the Underground Comedy Lounge, Toronto
Most Torontonians know that the world ends at Broadview, but just barley west of that gaping chasm, at 670 Queen Street East is the Underground Comedy Club. At that location, this Friday night you will find one of my favorite sketch comedy troupes Plum Thunder, along with Asheley Moffat, Justin Laite, Sam Feldman, Keelan Miller, [...]
Travis Hatcher releases folk pleaser “Pretty Fire”
Though folk songwriter Travis Hatcher hails from Nova Scotia, he certainly doesn’t sound like your typical Maritime balladeer. With stripped down arrangements featuring acoustic guitar, djembe and harmonica alongside his tonefully direct voice, there is more of a coffee-house vibe than a fishing trawler type sound happening on his most recent full length recording Pretty [...]
CD review – The Manvils – Black Tornado
The Manvils EP – Black Tornado Released: October 2011 By: Jade Sperry The Manvils had quite a year in 2011. They moved from Vancouver to Toronto and celebrated the new release of their EP Black Tornado. They hooked up with producer Sho Murray who recorded their debut CD Buried Love. The concept that they [...]
Sarah Blackwood Designs Your ‘Wait It Out’ Vinyl
Want to see art in action? Watch Sarah Blackwood personally decorate 500 vinyl sleeves in the video for Wait It Out’, the second of four singles from her new album of the same name. Each of the four tracks will be released digitally over an 8 week span. The first video and song, ‘Drowning’, was [...]
Kountry Klassics on ICFC
Hi folks, Kountry Klassics were a first-rate rock/rockabilly band from Sarnia Ontario…we’re talking 1960s and 1970s here. Good old stuff! On this episode of It Came From Canada, you can hear their classic tune, The Bridge Tavern Twist. It’s the best song you’re ever likely to hear about a family restaurant.
THE BALCONIES UNLEASH NEW MUSIC VDEO FOR ‘KILL COUNT’ TODAY, KILL COUNT EP SLATED FOR OFFICIAL RELEASE FEBRUARY 28, 2012 VIA COALITION/WARNER
Photo: Courtney Lee Yip After much anticipation, The Balconies are releasing their new music video for “Kill Count” today! The lead single from the forthcoming Kill Count EP is already gaining momentum on music television and radio stations across the country. The Toronto, by way of Ottawa, trio is gearing up for the official release of [...]
Julie Fader’s debut “Outside In” coming on white vinyl this Valentine’s Day
Julie Fader’s debut solo effort Outside In was my favorite album of 2009 and my #1 pick for the Polaris Music Prize in 2010, my first year on the jury. I was far from alone in my admiration. Now Julie is enjoying the early months of new mommy-hood and reportedly working on material for her [...]
New Video and Mixtape from Bruce Peninsula
For a band that is only now releasing their sophomore album, Toronto’s Bruce Peninsula has a glorious history, an illustrious list of alumni. The Line of Best Fit has a great overview of that history as well as an interview with Bruce Peninsula’s Neil Haverty. They have also taken some time to put together a [...]
Dubtrak on ICFC
You like dub and electro? You like world music? Dubtrak is a guy who grew up in Poland, but calls Toronto home. Great mix of sounds in his tunes. Hear it on ICFC.
The New “It Came From Canada”
Hi folks, I used to host The Ruckus (Canadian music podcast on the Rabble Podcast Network). I’m back online with my own little project, hope you like it. Check out www.itcamefromcanada.com to hear short and sweet podcasts with the best in new Canadian music, and also…some long lost classics. Cheers, Kevin www.itcamefromcanada.com icfcmusic@gmail.com Twitter: @icfcmusic
The Schomberg Fair – New EP “Mercy” and more
The Schomberg Fair – Mercy A banjo introduction, then the frenzy that is “Oh Mercy” begins. The lead track of Mercy, the newest EP from The Schomberg Fair grabs you by the ears and makes you take notice. The three piece band craft tunes that are difficult to classify into one strict genre which [...]
Keep Up on the Latest in Canadian Film with First Weekend Club
Canadians make a lot of great films, unfortunately most Canadians don’t know that. The marketing budget for a big Hollywood film is frequently larger than the entire budget for a Canadian film. That means there are frequently few or no advertisements for Canadian films, this is especially true in English Canada. In Canadian movie theaters [...]
Sneaky Dee’s Concert Listings
Sneaky Dee’s Concert Listings Upcoming shows at Sneaky Dee’s January 2012 Sneaky Dee’s is also on Twitter (@TheSneakyDees) and Facebook (http://facebook.com/thesneakydees) Follow and Like us for exclusive giveaways! Happy New Year! We’re back and kicking off the year with some of the best shows and parties in the city! So buckle up and pick your [...]
CHARLOTTE CORNFIELD RELEASES NEW VIDEO, OFFERS UP HER SONGWRITING SERVICES ON DEMAND AND ANNOUNCES ROLE IN FOLK OPERA HADESTOW
Thursday, January 12, 2011 N Photo: Courtney Lee Yip In demand, on demand, Charlotte Cornfield is charging into 2012 with numerous new projects and collaborations. This month the Montreal songwriter/multi-instrumentalist releases the video for “All of the Pretty Mistakes,” the lead single from her new album Two Horses, shot on her apartment roof and directed by Derek Branscombe. [...]
TORONTO’S HANDS AND TEETH UNLEASH ‘HUNTING SEASON’ JANUARY 17, SUPPORTING TOUR DATES IN ONTARIO
Photo By: Courtney Lee Yip Toronto’s Hands & Teeth, a five-piece indie pop group, are set to release their first full-length album on January 17th, 2012 after a whirlwind first year of existence! Hunting Season is the culmination of 14 months of pedal-to-the-metal dedication from the band, including a well-received debut EP (Enjoy Your Lifestyle), [...]
ALBUM: Island Universe by James & Blackburn
Island Universe (2011) by James & Blackburn The Ottawa via Toronto’s alt-rock LP drops today in Canada and online. The album has been described by a listener at the Indie Machine – where the James & Blackburn have been deemed artist of the month – as “a mix of 90’s alt-rock with hints of folk and a [...]
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