Jenny Berkel reviewed on Exclaim! • 05.17.12

Jenny Berkel’s Here on a Wire was recently reviewed by Nereida Fernandes for Exclaim! Fernandes praises Berkel’s accomplished and engaging songwriting, adding that her distinct voice is “undeniably warm, earthy and inviting.”

“If this is what a mini-tour de force looks like for Jenny Berkel, we can only imagine what time, sweat and talent will bring out of her in the future.”

Read the full review here: http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/FolkAndCountry/jenny_berkel-here_on_wire

Long Distance Runners reviewed on Uptown • 05.14.12

Thanks to Julijana Capone for reviewing the latest Long Distance Runners album, Tracks, on Uptown. Capone gave the album 3½ stars and claimed that it could “break the foursome out of the Maritimes.”

“Bathed in Kinks influences heard in the jangly beats and subtle twang throughout, especially on Sally Ann, LDR’s strongest attribute is its sunny harmonies”

Read the full review here: http://www.uptownmag.com/music/cd-reviews/Tracks-150842855.html

Apollo Ghosts in The Vancouver Sun • 05.09.12

Apollo Ghosts was featured in the Vancouver Sun talking about the band’s growing popularity, the recording process and the shock of landing on the Polaris Prize long list. Singer/guitarist Adrian Teacher also discussed the band’s new album, Landmark, calling it “bright-sounding” but with a side to it that’s “darker, spookier, sadder and more depressing.” Read the full article here: http://www.vancouversun.com/Apollo+Ghosts+find+haunt/6587565/story.html

Apollo Ghosts in BeatRoute • 05.04.12

Alex Hudson recently profiled Apollo Ghosts for BeatRoute, discussing the band’s transitional past year and praising the new material from their album, Landmark. “Landmark is every bit as thrilling as the Apollo Ghosts’ past releases, and there’s no question that their choice to record the album themselves was a good one.” Read the full article here: http://www.beatroute.ca/view_article.php?sectionID=19&articleID=5415

SappyFest 7: Everybody Knows This is Nowhere • 05.02.12

We just announced the line-up for SappyFest 7: Everybody Knows This is Nowhere. Headliners include Fucked Up, Michael Hurley, Timber Timbre, The Music Tapes, and Cold Specks. Check out the full list here: http://ymlp.com/z2d65B

Cousins reviewed on Beach Sloth • 05.02.12

Thanks to Beach Sloth for the great review on Cousins’ The Palm at the End of the Mind. “Everything on ‘The Palm at the End of the Mind’ is immediately enjoyable. This isn’t a grower, this is instantly enjoyable. Multiple listens do nothing but confirm that fact.” Check out the full review here: http://beachsloth.blogspot.ca/2012/04/cousins-palm-at-end-of-mind-83.html

Dan Griffin’s “Yulia” is Aux TV’s Track of the Week • 04.30.12

Aux TV named Dan Griffin’s cover of Wolf Parade’s “Yulia” their Track of the Week. Check out the feature here: http://www.aux.tv/2012/04/track-of-the-week-yulia-wolf-parade-cover-by-dan-griffin/. Dan’s touring throughout Ontario this May. Dates are as follows:

May 22 – Guelph, ON – eBar
May 23 – Hamilton, ON – Casbah
May 24 – London, ON – APK
May 26 – Kingston, ON – Mansion
May 29 – Waterloo, ON – Starlight