Articles by Daniel Sylvester
Alf Clausen's 15 Best Songs from 'The Simpsons' Ranked
PUBLISHED Jun 9, 2025
If you only know Alf Clausen as the composer behind 'The Simpsons,' there's no shame in that. After brief stints scoring...
Cypress Hill Claim They Helped Legalize It in Canada
PUBLISHED May 16, 2025
"Who is playing with the London Symphony Orchestra? C'mon, people — somebody ordered a London Symphony Orchestra!"Any Simpsons fan can answ...
MJ Lenderman Wanted Canadians to "Feel Safe Again" in Ottawa
Bronson Centre Music Theatre, May 7
PUBLISHED May 8, 2025
When tickets went on sale in October for MJ Lenderman's performance in Ottawa, the North Carolina musician was riding a wave of goodwill...
Propagandhi’s Chris Hannah Has "No Interest in Politics," but He's Fighting the Fascists Anyway
PUBLISHED Apr 30, 2025
No matter how deep the United States sinks into corruption, cruelty or outright fascism, you can't say Propagandhi didn't warn us. "My worry...
How Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva Made Windsor the Second Home of Detroit Techno
PUBLISHED Apr 15, 2025
Before streaming or music television, underground music spread at a glacial pace. In the late 20th century, it took years for some of the...
Destroyer Boogies in Unexpected Directions: "I Thought the Bombast Was Behind Me"
PUBLISHED Mar 24, 2025
Gearing up for the release of his latest full-length album, Destroyer's Dan Bejar treated fans to four solo acoustic shows across Nova...
Franz Ferdinand Fight to Be Heard on 'The Human Fear'
PUBLISHED Jan 31, 2025
After releasing two celebrated albums in quick succession during the heyday of "indie sleaze," new music started to become less...
Slowdive Carried the Mantle in Ottawa
Bronson Centre, January 26
PUBLISHED Jan 27, 2025
Even the most devoted Slowdive fans may be unaware of just how harshly the legacy press criticized the band during their brief...