Articles by Kerry Doole
The Dustin Bentall Outfit
Six Shooter
PUBLISHED Sep 22, 2009
Having a famous singer-songwriter father is no guarantee of talent (Julian Lennon, anyone?), but BC songsmith Dustin Bentall clearly inheri...
The Pines
Tremolo
PUBLISHED Sep 22, 2009
This Iowa-raised, Minneapolis duo are comprised of David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey. Their 2007 disc, Sparrows In The Bell, made an impact...
Under The Mountain
Jonathan King
PUBLISHED Sep 15, 2009
New Zealand director Jonathan King made a (bloody) splash at TIFF in 2006 with the world premiere of his horror/comedy feature debut, Black...
Tinariwen
Imidiwan: Companions
PUBLISHED Sep 14, 2009
Given their roots as armed rebels in the Sahara, it's not surprising Tinariwen became media sensations. It's now time to focus on their mus...
Little Miss Higgins
Two Nights In March
PUBLISHED Sep 14, 2009
It may seem premature and a mite presumptuous to serve up a live album as your third but Saskatchewan songstress Higgins validates the choi...
Peter Broderick
4 Track Songs
PUBLISHED Aug 31, 2009
As the title indicates, this is a decidedly lo-fi release from Portland-based singer/songwriter/composer Peter Broderick. At just 22, he's...
Exclusive: Toronto Singer-Songwriter Justin Rutledge Teams Up with Michael Ondaatje for Upcoming Stage Production, Begins Work on Fourth Album
PUBLISHED Aug 21, 2009
Following last year's Man Descending, acclaimed Toronto, ON singer-songwriter Justin Rutledge has commenced work on his fourth album, Islan...
Cuff the Duke
Way Down Here
PUBLISHED Aug 21, 2009
The rustic recording locale of Greg Keelor's farmhouse in January is reflected in the generally mellow and contemplative feel of this, the...