I’m fairly certain I will hear nothing today that I enjoy more than this KON remix of Maylee Todd’s new song Hieroglyphics. Fantastic funk. You can get the original for gratis from Maylee & Do Right music, so go do that. Web:: mayleetodd.com
2011
Merry Christmas from Apollo Ghosts & The Honky Tonk Kid
Or, Merry Christmas from the best band in Canada right now. Yip, I said it. Vancouver’s Apollo Ghosts not only deliver a never ending supply of amazing (and free) jams, they put on the most enjoyable straight ahead live show in the business. No gimmicks, just sincere enjoyment and non stop energy (and more cape(…)
Video Hits:: Kalle Matson, Rich Aucoin & Ox
I know we’re only into the first week of December, but you know how nutty the holidays can get, what with all the merry-making and the eggnog and the various delicious liquors that go in the eggnog, so who knows if we’ll get another Video Hits posted this year. But I have to say, if(…)
Quick Hitters:: Brooker Buckingham
For those immersed in the Calgary music scene, Brooker Buckingham is a well known name, but for most, the talented guitarist is a new name we didn’t realize we knew. The consummate guest – Brooker has supplied textures for the likes of Lorrie Matheson, Woodpigeon, and Samantha Savage Smith – Buckingham has tidied up his(…)
Notes To Self – Nobody (Recoil Remix) f. Evidence
I don’t know about you, but I need a quality song to finish today off in style. This true school gem is an ode to their craft from T.O.’s Notes To Self and features Evidence. It’s also excellent. And you have to love that NOS have their cover art game on lock, great stuff just(…)
Old School Tuesdays:: Me & Jay-Z (Again)
Sorry for the lateness of this week’s OSM, but Sunday was my birthday, and so I celebrated by watching my beloved Saints trounce the naughty Lions and took a break from the Sunday night OSM prep. But as you might know, if you’re a super-dedicated hill-fan or the only Naedoo-stalker known to man, I share(…)
Khingfisher – Speakin Easy (Prohibition Blues)
On the anniversary of Roy Orbison’s death, it’s fitting that I immediately thought Khingfisher’s reinterpretation of “Scottish Choro” would fit perfectly alongside “Bayou Blue” on a fictional mixtape. Craig has many of the same qualities as the great song writer (although this tale of prohibition sounds more like sharing a bottle of wine on(…)
Christmas Party:: Sloan, David Myles & Mike O’Neil
Once again it’s on! By “it” I of course mean Christmas, or whatever festive occasion you celebrate at this time of year, and by “on” I mean that now is the time that everyone under the sun looks for some free press, errr, rather, they look to brighten everyone’s spirit by recording a holiday song(…)
Quick Hitters:: Cold Specks
I don’t like contributing to the hyperbole and instantaneous nature of music blogging. I really don’t. We all get the same emails, the same promo packs and often opinion is determined by persistence and availability, not pure talent. For every pure artist, we are overrun with Odd Futures, Kreayshawns and Lana Del Rays. Flash in(…)
Mike O’Neil – This Is Who I Am
Do we all treasure the great Mike O’Neil? I think we should. Therefore, let’s all buy his new album Wild Lines when it comes out next year, ok? The first single, This Is Who I Am, is awesome and might well convince you to buy his album regardless of my blathering. Mike O’Neill – This(…)
