Articles by Melody Lau

Katy B Talks the Hybrid Nature of 'Little Red,' Streams Album on Exclaim.ca

PUBLISHED Feb 4, 2014

If you take one look at Katy B, you might understand the literal interpretation of Little Red, her sophomore album title. As the singer-son...

Coeur de Pirate

Trauma

PUBLISHED Jan 13, 2014

As we continue to wait for Montreal artist Coeur de Pirate's follow-up to her 2011 album Blonde, Béatrice Martin has been tapped by Quebec...

Exclaim!'s 2013 in Lists:

Women in Music 2013

PUBLISHED Dec 19, 2013

Although the relationship between feminism and music is a constant, evolving conversation, 2013 was packed with important events that promp...

Exclaim!'s 2013 in Lists:

Top 10 Lorde Quotables

PUBLISHED Dec 18, 2013

Pop's biggest newcomer this year was also the most outspoken. New Zealand artist Lorde wasn't shy about sharing her feelings and opinions o...

The Kills

Danforth Music Hall, Toronto ON, December 11

PUBLISHED Dec 12, 2013

It's been two and a half years since the Kills released their electrifying fourth album, Blood Pressures, and naturally, in this Internet-p...

Haim

Eye of the Storm

PUBLISHED Nov 28, 2013

You will never hear Haim complain. As each sister passes the phone to the next, they describe their surroundings with absolute delight. "We...

Charli XCX

Wrongbar, Toronto ON, November 9

PUBLISHED Nov 10, 2013

The palpable energy and anticipation swirling around the venue as eager fans awaited Charli XCX was unmistakably akin to a stadium-sized au...

Yamantaka // Sonic Titan

Myths and Metaphors

PUBLISHED Nov 8, 2013

"Hey, are you this weird and nerdy kid of colour hiding in a basement and have trouble relating to the world?" This is Yamantaka // Sonic T...