Articles by Matt Bobkin

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  Daniel Romano Has Released His 10th Album of 2020

  PUBLISHED Nov 6, 2020

  It was only a matter of time before current Exclaim! cover star Daniel Romano made our words obsolete. When we published our cover story on...

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  Hello Moth and Yolanda Sargeant Join Forces for "Hold Me Up"

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2020

  In these isolated times, it's never been more crucial to reach out to a friend when you're in need. With that in mind, pop producer Hello M...

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  Like a Motorcycle Rip the Music Industry a New One on 'Dead Broke'

  PUBLISHED Oct 29, 2020

  I try to avoid reading the press materials for an album until I've given it a few listens, because it can too often be easy to just rehash...

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  Montreal's DVC Refreshments Teams Up with TOPS' Jane Penny on "Wildflower and Me"

  PUBLISHED Oct 27, 2020

  Montreal retro-popster DVC Refreshments — a.k.a. David Carriere of TOPS and Born at Midnite — is set to deliver his project's debut album H...

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  Luna Li Brings Art to Life in "Afterglow" Video

  PUBLISHED Oct 23, 2020

  Earlier this year, we declared Toronto-based dream popster Luna Li the "breakout star of lockdown," and she's continuing to shine bright wi...

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  Maylee Todd Shares New Single "No Other"

  PUBLISHED Oct 21, 2020

  It's been nearly three years since Maylee Todd delivered Acts of Love, and the Toronto-based composer won't keep listeners waiting for new...

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  Kacy & Clayton Team Up with Marlon Williams for New Album 'Plastic Bouquet'

  PUBLISHED Oct 20, 2020

  Last fall, Saskatoon-based folk duo Kacy & Clayton told us that they were working on a collaboration with New Zealand roots troubadour Marl...

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  Aquakultre and Uncle Fester Share "Lemongrass" Video

  PUBLISHED Oct 9, 2020

  Halifax-based neo-soul singer Aquakultre and producer Uncle Fester have joined forces for a collaborative new album, Bleeding Gums Murphy,...