A.C. Newman
A.C. Newman's 'The Slow Wonder' Turns 20: The Understated Masterpiece of the Canadian Indie Boom
PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2024
In the aughts, the Canadian indie world abounded with maximalist collectives: Broken Social Scene in Toronto, Arcade Fire in Montreal...
A.C. Newman Ranks the 5 Best New Pornographers Songs
PUBLISHED Mar 28, 2023
The New Pornographers were never really supposed to last. As a collective made up of musicians from other projects — notably including alt-...
Musicians Can't Stop Debating Steely Dan
PUBLISHED Feb 8, 2023
Remember when we thought Elon Musk's Twitter takeover would dissolve the platform in a matter of weeks? Well, it's still kicking — and with...
What Makes a Perfect Fall Album? Exclaim! Staffers Pick Their Favourites
PUBLISHED Sep 22, 2022
With the beginning of autumn, a few things tend to fall into place like clockwork: layered outfits for chilly mornings and warm afternoons,...
Canadian Musicians Celebrate the "Genius" of Neko Case
PUBLISHED Apr 21, 2022
Technically speaking, Neko Case isn't Canadian: she was born in Virginia and now lives in Vermont. But she's always felt like an honorary C...
The New Pornographers Reflect on the "Baroque Garage Rock" of 'Mass Romantic'
PUBLISHED Dec 9, 2021
"Visualize success, but don't believe your eyes."That chorus lyric from Mass Romantic's "Jackie" pretty much describes the career arc of th...
Watch Neko Case and Dan Bejar Join the New Pornographers for 'Mass Romantic' Anniversary Show
PUBLISHED Nov 30, 2021
Back in July, the New Pornographers announced that they'd be heading out on a tour of two-night stands to celebrate the 21st anniversary (t...
Canadian Artists Remember Their Best, Worst and Most Mortifying Day Jobs
PUBLISHED Nov 9, 2020
It wasn't always Netflix shows, sold-out venues and Twitter stans for these talented Canadians; once upon a time, they merely blended in wi...
