Articles by Kerry Doole
Matthew Barber Talks <i>True Believer</i>, MIDEM and Southern Gothic Gay Musicals
PUBLISHED Feb 18, 2010
On February 23, Outside Music will release True Believer, the fourth full-length album from much-praised Toronto singer-songwriter Matthew...
Triodes
Chunked
PUBLISHED Feb 16, 2010
Triodes are led by guitarist Michael Occhipinti and keyboardist Paul Neufeld, co-founders of acclaimed Juno-winning "jazz orchestra" NOJO....
Neck
Toronto, ON February 14
PUBLISHED Feb 15, 2010
As alumni of Wavelength 01, it was perfectly appropriate for Neck (aka Christina) to reunite for Wavelength 500. The Toronto quartet were c...
Mean Red Spiders
Toronto, ON February 14
PUBLISHED Feb 15, 2010
After enduring more of the irritatingly inane meanderings of MC Doc Pickles, the capacity crowd gave these reunited scene veterans (they al...
Mumford & Sons
Sigh No More
PUBLISHED Feb 12, 2010
Given the strong audience in the UK for Americana/Canadiana roots artists, it's surprising they haven't produced many credible bands of the...
Martha and the Muffins Team Up with Nouvelle Vague on "Echo Beach"
PUBLISHED Feb 3, 2010
With Tuesday (February 2) finally marking the official release date of Delicate, the first Martha and the Muffins studio album in 18 years,...
Jack Breakfast
The Escapers
PUBLISHED Feb 1, 2010
This is the fourth album from Toronto, ON troubadour Breakfast, but his first since 2003. It's billed as the final instalment in his Lonely...
Nouvelle Vague
Opera House, Toronto, ON January 27
PUBLISHED Jan 28, 2010
For a one-trick pony, Nouvelle Vague has had a long ride. The concept of reinventing punk and new wave classics as easy-listening tunes is...