With this fourth full-length disc, Barber confirms his status on the A-list of Canadian roots-oriented singer-songwriters. His supple and sweetly melodic voice is in top shape, his writing is versatile and accomplished, and the choice of underrated peer Howie Beck (Hayden, Jason Collett) as producer... Full Review

As critics worldwide recently lauded Montreal for its contributions to music in the first decade of the 21st century, Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas were marking their own ten-year milestone in the city. What the Saskatchewan natives found when they arrived in Montreal and formed the Besnard Lakes at the outset of the "noughties" was the ideal environment for defying all the conventions associated with Canadian rock.... Read More

This isn't a change in direction so much as a reaffirmation of their many influences. Having perfected an Africa 70-inspired party vibe with their last album, Ottawa, ON's Souljazz Orchestra dial up the spiritual jazz while retaining the sonic fullness they've developed over the years. Opener "Awake... Full Review