By: Sheena Lyonnais
November 16, 2011
4/5

The Darcys' self-titled release off Arts & Crafts marks a solid transition for the Toronto band - and 10 gorgeous tracks I can't take off repeat. From the enchanting, violin-laced opener "100 Mile House" straight through to the standout closer "When I Am New Again," the Darcy's have released an album that places them as forerunners of Canadian artistry, and an obvious pick for next year's Polaris Music Prize short-list.

By: TJ Liebgott
November 12, 2011
4/5

The band Monster Truck is really the city of Hamilton personified.  They are dirty, sleazy, hard working and would probably stab you if you looked at them funny in a dark alley.  This is the kind of music that makes women want to take their tops off and makes men want to start bar brawls. Playing 70’s inspired riff rock with nothing but attitude, The Brown EP is dripping in sludge, sweat and last night's bottle of Jack Daniels

By: TJ Liebgott
November 11, 2011
3/5

Jenny Mayhem, previously of Toronto band ADA, shines in her solo self-titled debut.  While ADA had some great songs, Jenny Mayhem's new laid back, acoustic folk sound really gives her the ability to showcase her smokey, sardonic voice.

By: TJ Liebgott
November 7, 2011
3/5

After a four-year hiatus from the recording studio, Toronto's Recovery Child is back with their new EP Afterimage.  Within the linear notes the band writes that the album took longer than expected due to the fact that they wanted to show how they've grown as a band.