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Santigold's New Album Ain't Make-Believe

And you can drop the M.I.A. comparisons, too.

By Michael Mann, 24 May 2012

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The Perfect Pop Song

From 'Jessie's Girl' to 'Melody for Lovers,' we're still swooning.

By Adrian Mack, 17 May 2012

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Vancouver's Underground Music Lab

Inside Nite Prison studio, where cross-genre bands breed the city's newest sounds.

By Sarah Berman, 12 May 2012

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The Video Game Music Master

Tunes from old school games still charm, but Jim Guthrie's new soundtrack is next level.

By Thom Wong, 10 May 2012

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Mark Haney's Hidden Structures

The local composer writes an odd number about Terry Fox.

By Shawn Conner, 3 May 2012

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Jack White Interruption

Solo effort Blunderbuss isn't his best, but it's no dud either.

By Alex Hudson, 26 Apr 2012

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St. Vincent, Mastodon, Feist, T-Rex, and Pretty in Pink?

Here's our guide to the best Record Store Day specials.

By Gregory Adams, 19 Apr 2012

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Seven Easy Steps to Becoming a Juno Nominee

TYEE LIST #8: Your guide to Canadian music stardom! Hint: channel Anne Murray.

By Laura Kane, 31 Mar 2012

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Kathleen Edwards, Eh?

Rising international profile aside, songwriter is as Canadian as ever.

By Alex Hudson, 29 Mar 2012

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The Lone Grizzly

Daniel Rossen gets by without a little help from his friends.

By Gregory Adams, 22 Mar 2012

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Five Survival Tips for Making a Record in Ladysmith

TYEE LIST #6: Punk rock lives at a small town BC studio. But musicians, be prepared.

By Geoff Dembicki, 17 Mar 2012

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In the Name of Love, Sort of

The Walkmen's curious U2 tribute.

By Adrian Mack, 15 Mar 2012

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It's Pop Music, So Suck It

Yukon Blonde gets even hookier on new album, 'Tiger Talk.'

By Alex Hudson, 8 Mar 2012

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Andrew W.K. Versus Boz Scaggs

It's a lot more complicated than you think.

By Shawn Conner, 1 Mar 2012

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Woods, Wires, Whiskey, and Poetry

Rodney DeCroo's latest takes him back in more ways than one.

By Ron Coldham, 23 Feb 2012

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Neil Young Gets Back on the Horse

He's hanging with the wrong crowd again. Right on!

By Adrian Mack, 16 Feb 2012

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Frankie Rose Makes Life Tougher for Journalists

With Interstellar, 'lo-fi fuzz pop' just doesn't cut it anymore.

By Alex Hudson, 9 Feb 2012

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Cloud Nothings' Alt-Rock Wet Dream

The sad-sack grunge revival continues apace.

By Alex Hudson, 26 Jan 2012

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The Toilet Overflows

They were demented, unpredictable, inspired, and for one night they're back.

By Shawn Conner, 12 Jan 2012

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Rococode and the Onward March of Vancouver's Pop Kids

They've got a shiny pedigree, good teeth and pretty brilliant album to match.

By Adrian Mack, 5 Jan 2012