Articles by Matt Bobkin

Sam Roberts Band Announce New Album 'All of Us'
PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2020
After sharing new singles "Ascension" and "I Like the Way You Talk About the Future" in recent months, Sam Roberts Band have unveiled their...
Watch NYSSA Cover the Psychedelic Furs at Toronto's Monarch Tavern
PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2020
Toronto synth-popster NYSSA recently released debut album Girls Like Me, and she's keeping the celebrations going. As part of Exclaim! and...
'Jeopardy!' to Return with Ken Jennings in On-Air Role
PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2020
Back in March, when everyone was hoping that coronavirus would quickly blow over, beloved TV quiz show Jeopardy! got rid of their live stud...
Toronto's Sahara Share New "Indoor Pool" Video
PUBLISHED Sep 2, 2020
Toronto band Sahara merged optimistic dream pop with gritty shoegaze on debut album Pure Glass, released earlier this summer via Hand Drawn...
Bill Callahan Carves Out His Place Among the All-Time Greats on 'Gold Record'
PUBLISHED Sep 2, 2020
Bill Callahan is a fantastic songwriter, but he cannot write himself into just anyone. His characters are wry and weary middle-aged men, aw...
Witchrot Mastermind Blood Snake Pete — a.k.a. the Guy Who Wrote the Most Metal Breakup Letter Ever — Releases New Solo Album
PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2020
Toronto musician Peter Turik made headlines in 2018 when he boldly posted about breaking up his doom metal band Witchrot "due to the unfort...
Watch Mother Tongues Cover Broadcast at Toronto's Monarch Tavern
PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2020
Toronto-based psych crew and Emerging Canadian Artists Mother Tongues seamlessly incorporated a wide range of sounds on their debut EP, Eve...
Watch For Jane Cover Blur at Toronto's Monarch Tavern
PUBLISHED Aug 27, 2020
It's been too long since we've been able to pile into cozy venues to watch bands play the hits. That's why Exclaim! has teamed up with Dan...