Articles by Daniel Sylvester

The Smiths' 12 Best Bass-Driven Bangers

PUBLISHED May 23, 2023

Without Andy Rourke, the Smiths would have simply been a mopey goth act. Although there's no questioning the songwriting genius of Morriss...

Tinariwen Expand Their Universe on the Majestic 'Amatssou'

PUBLISHED May 18, 2023

In the decade and a half since their North American "breakthrough" LP, Aman Iman: Water Is Life, Tinariwen has earned a reputation as "musi...

Alison Goldfrapp Dives Headfirst into Pop Music on 'The Love Invention'

PUBLISHED May 11, 2023

In North America, Goldfrapp will be forever lumped together with the mid-'00s electroclash movement that spawned bygone acts like Fischersp...

​Gord Downie and Bob Rock's Electrifying Collaboration Goes "Beyond Friendship"

PUBLISHED May 2, 2023

Those hanging onto the notion that Gord Downie's posthumous album would be a solemn affair simply don't know Gord Downie. Built from hours...

Rob Mazurek & Exploding Star Orchestra Bring a Crackling Energy to 'Lightning Dreamers'

PUBLISHED Mar 30, 2023

If you want to draw a line from traditional American jazz to today's electronic-infused scene that birthed Makaya McCraven and BadBadNotGoo...

Depeche Mode Are Reborn on 'Memento Mori'

PUBLISHED Mar 27, 2023

Depeche Mode's greatest strength may be their resiliency amid chaos. Over the past 42 years, it's been that ability to pivot that's kept th...

Sunset Rubdown Made It Worth the Wait in Ottawa

Club Saw, March 26

PUBLISHED Mar 27, 2023

Between the 2009 dissolution of Sunset Rubdown and the return of Wolf Parade in 2016, Spencer Krug delved into musical isolation with his M...

Richard Lloyd Won't Pander to Television Fans (or to Interviewers)

PUBLISHED Mar 13, 2023

On January 28 of this year, heartfelt and profound tributes to Tom Verlaine poured out near minutes after news broke of his death. Yes, it'...