Articles by Chris Whibbs

Andy Swan
Ottawa
PUBLISHED Nov 20, 2007
Andy Swan is a bit of a shy guy. He hid behind the moniker of Detective Kalita for a while, but that project is now known as the Michael Pa...
Working for a Nuclear Free City
Businessmen & Ghosts
PUBLISHED Nov 20, 2007
This Manchester, UK band kicked up a fair amount of hype with their self-titled debut and follow-up EP, Rocket. Both showcased an inventive...
Sigur Rós
Hvarf/Heim
PUBLISHED Nov 6, 2007
I guess this is as close to a b-sides and rarities release as these Icelandic masters of sound will come because, as the title suggests, th...
Ghastly City Sleep
Ghastly City Sleep
PUBLISHED Oct 30, 2007
The word "sleep is quite appropriate in this bands name, as their ambient, somnambulant songs are quite beautiful but are best suited to...
I See Rowboats
Hide & Seek Behind the Throne
PUBLISHED Oct 30, 2007
The debut EP from this five-piece from Halifax is deceptively confident, as just when you think the songs have run their course a new curve...
The Pipettes
We Are The Pipettes
PUBLISHED Oct 30, 2007
They may look and feel like a joke taken too far but well beyond the polka dot dresses, meticulous hair and girl group posing there is some...
Siberian
With Me
PUBLISHED Oct 30, 2007
They should be called Generation Radiohead, those music fans and musicians who had their formative years spanning the first three Radiohead...
Square Root of Margaret
Teragram Photeur
PUBLISHED Oct 30, 2007
With the band name and album title, as well as the trippy artwork, my first impressions were all about expecting a mix of prog and psych ro...