Friday Playlist: Bring It On Home SappyFest Playlist
This year’s SappyFest lineup is like a giant spider’s web, featuring artists that seem to all be connected. For example, The Constantines are playing a […]
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Friday Playlist: Polaris Music Prize long list
Yesterday, the 40 albums nominated for the Polaris Music Prize were announced. The award is given out to the best Canadian album as determined by […]
Soundcheck: Fraser Valley music scene compilation, Hand Drawn Dracula tape and Kestrels
Get to know the Fraser Valley music scene As you’ve probably noticed, Mixtape Magazine is all about Canadian music. Part of why we love the Canadian music scene […]
Soundcheck: New music from The Provincial Archive, Jon McKiel, Fucked Up and more
The Provincial Archive share first single from new EP The Provincial Archive have been hibernating for the past few years, not releasing any new music […]
Soundcheck: Festival lineups and lots of Chad VanGaalen news
Owen Pallett finished his trilogy of essays explaining the music theory behind successful pop songs with his explanation of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” on Slate. […]
Rewind: Julie Doiron, Jon McKiel and Magnolia in Halifax
While we’re still feeling the freeze across most of Canada (now would be a great time to not speak up, Vancouver), the music scene is […]
Soundcheck: New music from Kevin Drew, Cousins, Delusion Victims and more
While the majority of the country is locked in a deep freeze, the music scene continues to heat things up and this week’s soundcheck features […]