As one of the principle supporting pillars of Toronto’s rich music scene, Charles Spearin has demonstrated the beauty and selflessness of his artistic vision time and again. From the evolution of Do Make Say Think’s pioneering post-rock to his experimental electronic pop collaboration with Kevin Drew as KC Accidental, right into the great musical amoeba of the north, Broken Social Scene, Charles Spearin has been an integral background player in shaping the musical identify of this country. Now, Charles finds himself in the leadership position for the utterly fascinating Happiness Project, a unique album based on the melodic and rhythmic patterns that form randomly in human speech. Charles took some away from recording a new Do Make Say Think album to discuss the process of documenting the universally musical sounds that emerged from a series of recorded conversations he had with his neighbours on the topic of happiness.... Read More

When that cel-shaded Zelda came out a few years back, gamer forums filled with fuming over its kiddie-cartoon look. That isn't going happen with the similarly cel-shaded Afro Samurai, which boasts the gorgeously stylized hand-drawn look of its source Spike TV anime, plus its adults-onl... Full Review

With this band name, album title and songs called "The Gallows," "All The Money I Had Is Gone" and "The Sun Never Shines," you know you're not in for a sunny pop record. Sure enough, the third album from Saskatoon's Deep Dark Woods is a sombre, melancholy, oft-bleak affair, but it is also a highly c... Full Review

Five years after releasing his last album Darby & Joan, Gentleman Reg is as poised for stardom as ever, thanks to internationally renowned record label Arts & Crafts, and another smashing new collection of majestic pop entitled Jet Black.... Read More