September 1, 2009 by Elizabeth Raftery
Filed under Music, The Issue
She knows how to play to her indie rock fans
June 1, 2009 by Elizabeth Raftery
Filed under Entertainment, Music, The Magazine
The drowsy ballads on “No Nations,†the sophomore full-length from Canadian quintet Jets Overhead, are an ideal soundtrack for closing time at a bar, or the end of a long night of clubbing.
October 1, 2008 by Elizabeth Raftery
Filed under Entertainment, Music, The Issue, The Magazine
“Can’t keep down a girl who loves music,†sings Elizabeth Powell, frontwoman of Montreal trio Land of Talk, on “Some Are Lakes,†the band’s debut full-length album. [...]
October 1, 2008 by Elizabeth Raftery
Filed under Entertainment, Music, The Issue, The Magazine
t’s a strangely voyeuristic experience, listening to “Galore,” the debut album from Canadian electro-pop band Dragonette, almost like you’ve accidentally overheard a conversation between singer Martina Sorbara and one of her best friends about her love life. [...]
July 1, 2008 by Elizabeth Raftery
Filed under Entertainment, Features, Music
Indie Rock
Sub Pop
June 17, 2008
Don’t be fooled by the fact that At Mount Zoomer, the sophomore full-length album from Montreal quintet Wolf Parade, contains just nine songs. While that may appear to be a measly output on the surface, what the tracks lack in number they make up for in scope.
At Mount Zoomer clocks in [...]
May 1, 2008 by Elizabeth Raftery
Filed under Band Profiles, Entertainment, Music, The Blast Interview
Singer Bryan Webb offers his thoughts on the Canadian Invasion of late during an interview before the band’s show at New York’s Mercury Lounge last month.


