Articles by Emily Kendy

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  Mando Diao

  Hurricane Bar

  PUBLISHED May 1, 2005

  It’s only a matter of time before word trickles out about this band, as this foursome from Norway is bursting with talent and a sound like...

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  Neckers

  The Neckers

  PUBLISHED May 1, 2005

  Folksy rock from the only Calgary label worth mentioning, the Neckers’ music is rhythmic drums, chewy guitars, harmonica, and keyboard back...

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  The Weekend

  Beatbox My Heartbeat

  PUBLISHED May 1, 2005

  This is pop music at its gummiest, which is unsurprising on an album produced by John Wozniak (Marcy Playground). This would make great tee...

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  Luna / Midnight Movies

  Richards On Richards, Vancouver BC - February 12

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2005

  "We ate at Tim Horton's for lunch," commented Dean Wareham, Luna's front-man, who is looking more and more like Jeff Tweedy these days. The...

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  Bellaflea

  Family Tree

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2005

  This seven-inch is perfect for underground rock hounds on the lookout for a non-mainstream popular sound. While the duo has little in commo...

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  Shindig

  The Beginning of the End

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2005

  Sounds like Asphalt, who sounds like Steel Train, who sounds like Plain White T’s, who tries to sound like the Movielife but comes off soun...

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  Ultimate Power Duo

  Ultimate Power Duo

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2005

  I was willing to give these guys more of a chance when I found out the pose on the cover of their album is an inspired tribute to Maximum R...

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  Sebadoh / Imaad Wasif

  Richards on Richards, Vancouver BC - August 13, 2004

  PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2004

  "Is this too weird for you guys?," asked Lou Barlow as Jason Lowenstein fiddled with the small stereo that sat on a stool between the two g...