Articles by Jill Langlois

Black Hat Brigade

Toronto ON, March 11 to 14

PUBLISHED Mar 28, 2009

Black Hat Brigade churn out the dark, brooding rock that I didn't realize had been missing in my life, and I was surprised to see that the...

Dan Auerbach

Keep It Hid

PUBLISHED Feb 22, 2009

Seeing Dan Auerbach's name splayed solo across a record seems strange when you've heard him speak about the close way that he and Black Key...

Woodpigeon

Treasury Library Canada / Houndstooth Europa

PUBLISHED Feb 22, 2009

If orchestral pop is your thing, I hope you've already discovered Calgary's Woodpigeon. If not, make sure you pick up their sophomore recor...

Thoughts on 2008: Exclaim! Contributor Jill Langlois

PUBLISHED Dec 31, 2008

To tide us over while we indulge in the holiday spirit gorging on stuffing and egg nog, we asked a bunch of our contributors to tell us the...

Arkells

Jackson Square

PUBLISHED Nov 18, 2008

When I first heard Hamilton, ON band Arkells' debut full-length, Jackson Square, I was sure I was listening to Canadian greats the Constant...

Kings of Leon / We Are Scientists / The Whigs

Kool Haus, Toronto ON November 7

PUBLISHED Nov 12, 2008

Going to a Kings of Leon show always makes me ask myself two questions: What’s the least amount of clothing I can put on? And how can I pro...

Aleks and the Drummer

PUBLISHED Oct 28, 2008

This Chicago pair ended up being a more than pleasant surprise. Aleks Tomaszewska’s voice – amazingly strong yet still ultra feminine – and...

Burt Bacharach

PUBLISHED Oct 28, 2008

Burt Bacharach is a legend. And after seeing him play almost every song in his repertoire, I can honestly say that he deserves the title. E...