Category Archives: 2008 is The Year Of Canadian Music

Why The F*ck Is No One In America Blogging About ∞ T. Dekker’s Song Sung Blue

Three points to prove music is serendipitous:I. Last Wednesday, I posted the Old Milwaukee logo – Friday, I get an email about a song called “Old Milwaukee”. II. I posted a song called “Caroline” in my best of 2008 series … Continue reading

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Why The F*ck Is No One In America Blogging About ∞ The Olympic Symphonium

Is there a better band name than “The Olympic Symphonium”? (Besides Coconut & The Duke) I think not. Nick Cobham, Kyle Cunjak and Graeme Walker are the Symphonium. They craft wonderfully lush yet understated pop songs with an acoustic flare. … Continue reading

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Why The F*ck Is No One In America Blogging About ∞ Dragonette

Iceberg 85 has been playing the song below all summer long. Not the usual thing you hear on The Late Greats. But a fun, sexy song nonetheless. Look for Dragonette to light some fires here in the US. Listen:Dragonette ∞ … Continue reading

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Homonym Monday, Why The F*ck Is No One In America Blogging About & EP Review ∞ The Great Outdoors: Summer

It’s true, we may be in the final throws of Summer, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time to enjoy a four song EP about this wonderful season. The Great Outdoors have released the second EP in their Seasons Series. … Continue reading

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Inbox Artists ∞ Piano Bar Blues

Ndidi Onukwulu is from Vancouver. She has a voice perfect for singing the blues. On her debut album, I Never, she proved she was a talent to be taken seriously. On her latest album, The Contradictor, she solidifies herself as … Continue reading

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Why The F*ck Is No One In America Blogging About ∞ Ayla Brook

Ayla Brook gained notoriety in the Great White North by leading the band AA Sound System. He has a solo album coming out on June 24th called After The Morning After. It’s basically a bunch of friends who got together … Continue reading

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Why The F*ck Is No One In America Blogging About ∞ David Myles

I wish talent = music blogoweb exposure BUT it doesn’t. In my opinion, a lot of terrible bands get WAY too much attention on the blogs (ex. Coldyplay). AND the folks with the skills to pay the bills, actually struggle … Continue reading

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Why The F*ck Is No One In America Blogging About ∞ Ohbijou

A few things about Ohbijou, they are from Toronto; I’m not the first to blog about them – in fact, many folks were into them last year; they have seven members; they play infectious indie-pop; the band started as Casey … Continue reading

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