A La Music
Proper Girl Talk
The cool, dimly lit interior of Vancouver’s Electric Owl was in stark contrast to the warm, bright, cloudless world outside. A dozen or so people
Sharon Allman
May 19, 2013
A La Music
A La Music
Smooth on the Mic
Finding a unique way to mix hip hop lyricism and crisp R&B vocals with Motown-inspired rhythms, Homebased stands above the crowd with the release of
Tara Shapransky
May 18, 2013
A La Music
C**t Rock: Nash Inspires a Feminist Frenzy
The Kate Nash parading around Electric Owl’s stage on Tuesday night fronting an all-girl rock band with an unruly scream and black hair thrown into
Amy Bates
May 18, 2013
A La Music
A City with Four Fangs
The far-reaching smog captured enveloping New York City on the cover of Vampire Weekend‘s third album, Modern Vampires of the City, is complimentary cover art expressing the
Daniel Dornbierer
May 17, 2013
A La Music
One Dry Cracker
This is the third full-length Northcote album for Saskatchewan singer/songwriter Matt Goud (who now calls Victoria home). After hearing this album, I can honestly say
Arian Scott
May 15, 2013
A La Music
Hail Mary
My love affair with The Crackling began two years ago when I saw them open for Dan Mangan in Kingston, Ontario. Admittedly, I usually treat
Daniel Dornbierer
May 15, 2013
music videos
David Bowie “The Next Day”
“The Next Day” is the eponymous song off David Bowie’s latest album, and the accompanying video features Hollywood heavyweights Gary Oldman and Marion Cotillard, who
Leslie Ken Chu
May 14, 2013
A La Music
Finger-Picking a Way To My Heart
“Going to see the Fresh & Onlys?” the clerk at Red Cat Records asked when he caught a glimpse of my ticket as I pulled
Leslie Ken Chu
May 14, 2013
A La Music
Mr. Reliable
I don’t think anyone cannot like Michael Bublé. I first heard him on a British TV show and fell instantly in love. He has found
Sarah McCrae
May 14, 2013
A La Music
A Shout from The Balconies
Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, The Balconies now call Toronto home. The hardworking rock trio, comprised of siblings Jacquie (lead vocals, guitar) and Stephen Neville (bass),
Daniel Robichaud
May 12, 2013
A La Music
Mike Echo Tango Zulu
This show’s ticket stub should have come with a hazard-warning. No two bands today are more capable of ripping apart your eardrums and then blowing
Leslie Ken Chu
May 12, 2013
A La Music
The Beat Goes Boom
Ever since the first instance I became aware of the music created by British DJ and producer Simon Green, aka Bonobo, so did my confusion
Thomas Creery
May 11, 2013
