ALBUM REVIEW – The Wet Secrets “Free Candy” (Pop/Rock)
My confidence is given out sparingly, though I can think of no other band more deserving of this faith than The Wet Secrets…….
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ALBUM REVIEW – Down The Lees “Wear Me Out EP” (Electro Indie Rock)
Down The Lees is best described as an experimental cocktail, both in style, and line up, as most of which have already full time commitments as primary ingredients in established bands in Vancouver. It’s pretty common for members of locally celebrated acts to converge together to create amazing side…..
ALBUM COVER FEATURE – 6’ 10 “The Humble Beginnings of a Roving Soul”
6’10 is a spinoff of Celtic punk troupe Flatfoot 56. But where Flatfoot is all hard charging rock n’ roll, 6’10 is softer, more introspective acoustic rock.
December 2014 Vandala Magazine – Lagwagon, Randy Blythe, Swining’ Utters, Napalm Death and More
Now the cold has set in we thought we would bring you a ton of interviews to cuddle up by the fire with. On The cover we interviewed Joey Cape […]
Album Review – Skelator “King of Fear” (Epic Heavy/Speed Metal)
Here is a band who’ve in the trenches dodging bullets, shrapnel and fatal lineup changes since 1998. This is probably Skelator’s most testicular release yet,….
Album Review – Riot V “Unleash The Fire” (Hard Rock/Metal)
Don’t look now! What can I possibly say about Riot that hasn’t already been said? Easily the most instantly-memorable record I’ve heard in 2014. Only took one listen: I’ve got the choruses and at least one riff from all twelve (!)
Album Review – Straight Jacket Legends “Lemon Tea Party” (Pop Punk)
Straight outta Scotland, Straight Jacket Legends bring an unlikely, yet refreshing flavour to the pop-punk genre. Those familiar with the genre staples will find that their upcoming November 11 release ‘Lemon Party’ delivers both in title and content.
Album Review – Lagwagon “Hang” (Punk Rock)
Birds, planes, light fixtures, framed show flyers, boogers after you go swimming, Spiderman and of course bees. All are things that hang. Well now you can add the latest Lagwagon album to that list. Hang is Lagwagon’s eighth full length studio album and their first in nine years. Hang is a comeback, Hang is a reminder, Hang is a riff heavy beast.
Album Review – Single Mothers “Negative Qualities” (Punk)
. It is seldom that a band manages to do a decent job going back to the roots of social satire and boyish anarchism that made me and generations before fall in love with punk. This is definitely the refreshing vibe that Single Mothers give off on Negative Qualiti
Album Review – Son Little “Things I Forgot” (Future Soul)
Aaron Livingston has been cranking out quality soulful rhythm and blues for years now. Both under his own name and as one half of Icebird, the defunct roots project he struck up with multitalented musician RJD2.
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