She knows how to play to her indie rock fans

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.

“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. [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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.