Author Archives: Kristin.Kent
Wrap your head around Bonjay
Being a journalist, there’s a hazy line when a friend puts out an album: Do I review the album, plug the show? In this case, the answer had to be yes. How could I not? Bonjay’s latest album, Broughtupsy, out today is nothing short of killer. It will make you sway, jump up, and above [...]
Wrap your head around Bonjay
Being a journalist, there’s a hazy line when a friend puts out an album: Do I review the album, plug the show? In this case, the answer had to be yes. How could I not? Bonjay’s latest album, Broughtupsy, out today is nothing short of killer. It will make you sway, jump up, and above [...]
Should The Sadies take Polaris?
Artist: The Sadies
Album: Darker Circles
From: Toronto, ON
Travis Good from The Sadies will fight to the death for the 20,000 cash Polaris Music Prize. Well, that’s a stretch on my part. As he sees it, it’s a battle of the bands. May the best band win, could it be The Sadies?
Kristin Kent: Congrats on being nominated, [...]
Should The Sadies take Polaris?
Artist: The Sadies
Album: Darker Circles
From: Toronto, ON
Travis Good from The Sadies will fight to the death for the 20,000 cash Polaris Music Prize. Well, that’s a stretch on my part. As he sees it, it’s a battle of the bands. May the best band win, could it be The Sadies?
Kristin Kent: Congrats on being nominated, [...]
Will Tegan and Sara take the top prize?
Artist: Tegan And Sara
Album: Sainthood
From: Vancouver, BC, Montréal, QC
Sara Quinn of Tegan and Sara is a true Canadian, fun loving, talented and humble. She’s willing to talk about her music but won’t toot her own horn no matter how hard you push. Trust me, I tried. So who will win the Polaris Music Prize according [...]
Will Tegan and Sara take the top prize?
Artist: Tegan And Sara
Album: Sainthood
From: Vancouver, BC, Montréal, QC
Sara Quinn of Tegan and Sara is a true Canadian, fun loving, talented and humble. She’s willing to talk about her music but won’t toot her own horn no matter how hard you push. Trust me, I tried. So who will win the Polaris Music Prize according [...]
Will Shad take the prize this year?
Artist: Shad
Album: TSOL
From: London, ON
Shad is one funny guy. What would he do if he won the $20,000 Polaris Music Prize? Here’s a little hint. Can I get Mac-sauce on that?
Kristin Kent: Congrats on being nominated, how does it feel?
Shad Kabango: Thank you. It feels great, it’s an honour for sure.
KK: What do you think [...]
Will Shad take the prize this year?
Artist: Shad
Album: TSOL
From: London, ON
Shad is one funny guy. What would he do if he won the $20,000 Polaris Music Prize? Here’s a little hint. Can I get Mac-sauce on that?
Kristin Kent: Congrats on being nominated, how does it feel?
Shad Kabango: Thank you. It feels great, it’s an honour for sure.
KK: What do you think [...]
Did Radio Radio put out the best Canadian album?
Artist: Radio Radio
Album: Belmundo Regal
From: Grosse Coque, NS, Moncton, NB, Pointe-à-l’église, NS
Anyone who raps in chiac (Acadian French and English) is good in my books. Check out my chat with Jacques Alphonse Doucet from Radio Radio. They’ve been deemed on the top 10 bands in Canada, according to the Polaris Mucis Prize short list. What [...]
Did Radio Radio put out the best Canadian album?
Artist: Radio Radio
Album: Belmundo Regal
From: Grosse Coque, NS, Moncton, NB, Pointe-à-l’église, NS
Anyone who raps in chiac (Acadian French and English) is good in my books. Check out my chat with Jacques Alphonse Doucet from Radio Radio. They’ve been deemed on the top 10 bands in Canada, according to the Polaris Mucis Prize short list. What [...]
Will Owen Pallett win Polaris twice?
Artist: Owen Pallett
Album: Heartland
From: Toronto, ON
2006 Polaris Music Prize winner Owen Pallett thinks his latest album is the best he’s put out. Do you?
Kristin Kent: So you’re nominated for the short list again this year, how does it feel?
Owen Pallett: Feels good.
KK: What do you think of the list this year?
OP: I hadn’t heard of [...]
Will Owen Pallett win Polaris twice?
Artist: Owen Pallett
Album: Heartland
From: Toronto, ON
2006 Polaris Music Prize winner Owen Pallett thinks his latest album is the best he’s put out. Do you?
Kristin Kent: So you’re nominated for the short list again this year, how does it feel?
Owen Pallett: Feels good.
KK: What do you think of the list this year?
OP: I hadn’t heard of [...]
Will Karkwa take Polaris?
Artist: Karkwa
Album: Les Chemins De Verre
From: Montréal, QC
Even though this French band has been around for years, they haven’t had much play in English Canada. What’s being nominated done for their careers? Read on as I talked with drummer Stéphane Bergeron from Karkwa about the Polaris Music Prize.
KK: Congrats on being nominated, how does it [...]
Will Karkwa take Polaris?
Artist: Karkwa
Album: Les Chemins De Verre
From: Montréal, QC
Even though this French band has been around for years, they haven’t had much play in English Canada. What’s being nominated done for their careers? Read on as I talked with drummer Stéphane Bergeron from Karkwa about the Polaris Music Prize.
KK: Congrats on being nominated, how does it [...]
Should West Coaster Dan Mangan win Polaris?
Artist: Dan Mangan
Album: Nice, Nice, Very Nice
From: Vancouver, BC
Dan Mangan is one thrilled West-Coaster. Check out our chat about being nominated for the Polaris Music Prize. What do you think, will he take the cake?
Kristin Kent: Congrats on being nominated, how does it feel?
Dan Magan: Oh thank you, it’s pretty amazing. I think it’s gotta [...]
Should West Coaster Dan Mangan win Polaris?
Artist: Dan Mangan
Album: Nice, Nice, Very Nice
From: Vancouver, BC
Dan Mangan is one thrilled West-Coaster. Check out our chat about being nominated for the Polaris Music Prize. What do you think, will he take the cake?
Kristin Kent: Congrats on being nominated, how does it feel?
Dan Magan: Oh thank you, it’s pretty amazing. I think it’s gotta [...]
Best Canadian album of the year – Caribou?
Artist: Caribou
Album: Swim
From: Dundas, ON
Dan Snaith has taken the cake once before. If he takes Polaris Music Prize, try and guess what he would do with the cash prize. Or, just read on.
KK: Congrats on being nominated, how does it feel?
Dan Snaith: It feels great, it feels surreal, all over again.
KK: What do you think [...]
Best Canadian album of the year – Caribou?
Artist: Caribou
Album: Swim
From: Dundas, ON
Dan Snaith has taken the cake once before. If he takes Polaris Music Prize, try and guess what he would do with the cash prize. Or, just read on.
KK: Congrats on being nominated, how does it feel?
Dan Snaith: It feels great, it feels surreal, all over again.
KK: What do you think [...]
Should the Besnard Lakes take the cake?
Artist: The Besnard Lakes
Album: The Besnard Lakes Are The Roaring Night
From: Montréal, QC
Should the Montreal-based The Besnard Lakes take the prize for best Canadian album this year? I caught up with band member Jace Lasek to talk Polaris Music Prize:
Kristin Kent: Congrats on being nominated, how does it feel?
Jace Lasek: Oh it feels awesome, [...]
Should the Besnard Lakes take the cake?
Artist: The Besnard Lakes
Album: The Besnard Lakes Are The Roaring Night
From: Montréal, QC
Should the Montreal-based The Besnard Lakes take the prize for best Canadian album this year? I caught up with band member Jace Lasek to talk Polaris Music Prize:
Kristin Kent: Congrats on being nominated, how does it feel?
Jace Lasek: Oh it feels awesome, [...]
Interview: In-Flight Safety
http://www.inflightsafety.ca/page.php?ch=home&pg=start It’s been a great year for these favourite east coast sons. In-Flight Safety just played the Olympics, took home two East Coast Music Awards, had a song featured on the television show Chuck, another chosen to score a box
Interview: In-Flight Safety
http://www.inflightsafety.ca/page.php?ch=home&pg=start It’s been a great year for these favourite east coast sons. In-Flight Safety just played the Olympics, took home two East Coast Music Awards, had a song featured on the television show Chuck, another chosen to score a box
CMW: CHIN
http://www.myspace.com/chininjeti CHIN’s album through me for a loop – a lovely loop I may add, but a loop nonetheless. I thought simply because of who he’s worked with (Dr. Dre, Nas, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes), his sound would be, well,
CMW: Maurice
http://wearemaurice.com/index.htm Looking for a little West Coast rock this weekend? Check out these guys: Maurice Friday March 12, 2010 @ 8:30PM at the Gladstone Hotel. Kristin Kent: You guys must be really excited, lots of shows booked and a new
CMW: Maurice
http://wearemaurice.com/index.htm Looking for a little West Coast rock this weekend? Check out these guys: Maurice Friday March 12, 2010 @ 8:30PM at the Gladstone Hotel. Kristin Kent: You guys must be really excited, lots of shows booked and a new
CMW: The Junction
http://www.myspace.com/thejunction Here’s a quickie with Toronto’s The Junction, playing at the Horseshoe Tavern Saturday March 13, 2010 @ 1:20AM Kristin Kent: What’s your band all about? Matt Jameson: We’ve been playing together since high school. We’ve had our ups and
CMW: The Junction
http://www.myspace.com/thejunction Here’s a quickie with Toronto’s The Junction, playing at the Horseshoe Tavern Saturday March 13, 2010 @ 1:20AM Kristin Kent: What’s your band all about? Matt Jameson: We’ve been playing together since high school. We’ve had our ups and
CMW: Silver Starling
http://www.silverstarling.com/ Silver Starling is: Marcus Paquin (Stars), Marika Anthony-Shaw (Arcade Fire), Liam O’Neil (Young Galaxy), Gab Lambert (Marathon) and Peter X (We are Star 69). Enough said. They’re performing at the Garrison on March 12th at 11:00pm, go. By Kristin
CMW: Silver Starling
http://www.silverstarling.com/ Silver Starling is: Marcus Paquin (Stars), Marika Anthony-Shaw (Arcade Fire), Liam O’Neil (Young Galaxy), Gab Lambert (Marathon) and Peter X (We are Star 69). Enough said. They’re performing at the Garrison on March 12th at 11:00pm, go. By Kristin
CMW: Vivian Girls
http://www.freewebs.com/viviangirls/ People go crazy for these girls. I won’t lie, I did/do too. Here’s a quick chat with signer Cassie Ramone of the Vivian Girls, in town for Canadian Music Week. By Kristin Kent Kristin Kent: So 700 bands this
CMW: Vivian Girls
http://www.freewebs.com/viviangirls/ People go crazy for these girls. I won’t lie, I did/do too. Here’s a quick chat with signer Cassie Ramone of the Vivian Girls, in town for Canadian Music Week. By Kristin Kent Kristin Kent: So 700 bands this
CMW hits Toronto!
http://www.cmw.net/cmw2010/index.asp This is one helluva good week if you’re a music lover: 700 artists, 45 venues, five nights and a 60 dollar wristband. Thank you Canadian Music Week for being so good to Toronto. There’s so much talent buzzing about
CMW hits Toronto!
http://www.cmw.net/cmw2010/index.asp This is one helluva good week if you’re a music lover: 700 artists, 45 venues, five nights and a 60 dollar wristband. Thank you Canadian Music Week for being so good to Toronto. There’s so much talent buzzing about
Interview with Kinnie Starr
http://www.myspace.com/kinniestarr Kinnie Starr has fully embraced her chanteuse-like grace on her fifth record “A Different Day,” (out today March 2). We recently caught up and chatted about her new album, how each song is exclusively dedicated to love and how
Interview with Kinnie Starr
http://www.myspace.com/kinniestarr Kinnie Starr has fully embraced her chanteuse-like grace on her fifth record “A Different Day,” (out today March 2). We recently caught up and chatted about her new album, how each song is exclusively dedicated to love and how
Meet Egyptrixx
http://www.myspace.com/africaforyou Egyptrixx’s bio says his music is “a shifting balance between melodic and dissonant, rapturous and antisocial.” Now magazine says it’s “dirty, sleazy bass-heavy club beats.” So I wondered, what the hell does that actually sound like? I checked out
Meet Egyptrixx
http://www.myspace.com/africaforyou Egyptrixx’s bio says his music is “a shifting balance between melodic and dissonant, rapturous and antisocial.” Now magazine says it’s “dirty, sleazy bass-heavy club beats.” So I wondered, what the hell does that actually sound like? I checked out
Interview with Mother Mother
http://mothermothersite.com/ Vancouver-based Mother Mother (Last Gang Records) is in town this week, on circuit promoting their latest album O My Heart at Massey Hall. I have to say, you either love their sarcastic, sing-along style or you simply don’t. They’re
Interview with Mother Mother
http://mothermothersite.com/ Vancouver-based Mother Mother (Last Gang Records) is in town this week, on circuit promoting their latest album O My Heart at Massey Hall. I have to say, you either love their sarcastic, sing-along style or you simply don’t. They’re
Interview with Spiral Beach
http://www.spiralbeach.com/ For all you Spiral Beach fans out there, you’re in for a treat. They’ve got a new album out, The Only Really Thing, (Sparks Music) and they’re playing it just for you at Lee’s Palace tomorrow night. I caught
Interview with Spiral Beach
http://www.spiralbeach.com/ For all you Spiral Beach fans out there, you’re in for a treat. They’ve got a new album out, The Only Really Thing, (Sparks Music) and they’re playing it just for you at Lee’s Palace tomorrow night. I caught
Interview with Chad VanGaalen
http://www.flemisheye.com/ By Kristin Kent and Meaghan Bent Here’s a quick chat with Chad VanGaalen before the Polaris Music Prize Gala. Kristin Kent: So there’s no front runners tonight, there are 10 equals. Chad VanGaalen: What’s a front runner? Meaghan Bent:
Interview with Chad VanGaalen
http://www.flemisheye.com/ By Kristin Kent and Meaghan Bent Here’s a quick chat with Chad VanGaalen before the Polaris Music Prize Gala. Kristin Kent: So there’s no front runners tonight, there are 10 equals. Chad VanGaalen: What’s a front runner? Meaghan Bent:
Interview with Metric
http://www.ilovemetric.com/ By Kristin Kent and Meaghan Bent Here’s a quick chat with Emily Haines and James Shaw of Metric. Kristin: I’ve hear you refer to the touring versus recording components of your career as schizophrenic. Emily Haines: Yes, well first
Interview with Metric
http://www.ilovemetric.com/ By Kristin Kent and Meaghan Bent Here’s a quick chat with Emily Haines and James Shaw of Metric. Kristin: I’ve hear you refer to the touring versus recording components of your career as schizophrenic. Emily Haines: Yes, well first
Interview with Fucked Up
http://www.myspace.com/epicsinminutes By Kristin Kent and Meaghan Bent Here’s a quick chat with Damian Abrahms before the Polaris Music Prize Gala Meaghan: Nice shoes. Damian: Thank you, I designed those. They say “Drug Free” on the side. This is one of
Interview with Fucked Up
http://www.myspace.com/epicsinminutes By Kristin Kent and Meaghan Bent Here’s a quick chat with Damian Abrahms before the Polaris Music Prize Gala Meaghan: Nice shoes. Damian: Thank you, I designed those. They say “Drug Free” on the side. This is one of
Go Backstage at Polaris
http://www.polarismusicprize.ca/ by Kristin Kent Here’s the goal, interview 10 bands in 60 minutes. So that leaves about three minutes per band. Let’s see, there’s Damian from Fucked Up. No, Much Music just got him. Metric? Bravo’s got them. This is
Go Backstage at Polaris
http://www.polarismusicprize.ca/ by Kristin Kent Here’s the goal, interview 10 bands in 60 minutes. So that leaves about three minutes per band. Let’s see, there’s Damian from Fucked Up. No, Much Music just got him. Metric? Bravo’s got them. This is
Interview with The Antlers
http://www.antlersmusic.com Brooklyn-based band, The Antlers, blew me away from the first time I heard them. Their song Two nearly killed me on the spot. At the time, I had no idea that their latest album, Hospice, was a concept album
Interview with The Antlers
http://www.antlersmusic.com Brooklyn-based band, The Antlers, blew me away from the first time I heard them. Their song Two nearly killed me on the spot. At the time, I had no idea that their latest album, Hospice, was a concept album
Beirut and The Dodos in Toronto
Tonight’s pairing of Beirut and The Dodos is surely to be a concert to remember. The sold out show has tickets running for $75 on Craigslist, and it’s no wonder why Torontonians are frothing at the mouth to get their
Beirut and The Dodos in Toronto
Tonight’s pairing of Beirut and The Dodos is surely to be a concert to remember. The sold out show has tickets running for $75 on Craigslist, and it’s no wonder why Torontonians are frothing at the mouth to get their