Hailing from Santa Fe, New Mexico, BeirutBeirut reviews is a band driven by the young and talented Zachary Francis Condon.  The band’s debut effort, entitled Gulag OrkestarGulag Orkestar reviews, was released in 2006 to tremendous critical acclaim; This acclaim included a 7.7/10 from the stingy Pitchfork Media, and the title of best album of 2006 from Rough Trade Records.  The release [...]

This song is dedicated to my big brotherBrother Sport reviews Chris, whom I left back in Calgary this week; I can definitely picture us rocking out to this tune on the Deerfoot in his GTI.  Lasso is anotherAnother Year reviews tune from the French alt-rock band PhoenixPhoenix reviews, hailing from Versailles.  The song can be found on the [...]

Today I’m posting a song that speaks to every person who has ever been on the losing end of a relationship; Not that it’s something to be reminded of, however it’s important to note that there are more of us out here.  The song does well in reflecting exactly how damaged one can become.
All Their Broken [...]

This song cracks me right up; On the topic of disappointing lays, few songs match Not FairNot Fair reviews.  Today’s post comes from Lily Allen, a singer/songwriter who exploded onto the UK scene in 2007.  Her debut album, Alright, StillAlright, Still reviews, was nominated for the Best British Album award at the 2007 BRIT Awards, and for the Best [...]

Once again, the Calgary Sled Island music festival caught me off guard and opened my eyes to another fantastic band.  Chris and I (and Dave) were fortunate enough to see The Breeders live at Olympic Plaza, and boy was it something.  The combination of dual female vocals and an awesome stage presence made for a great [...]

My song for today comes from the UK indie/alt-rock quartet Arctic Monkeys.  Fluorescent AdolescentFluorescent Adolescent reviews can be found on the band’s second studio album Favourite Worst NightmareFavourite Worst Nightmare reviews, and was released as the album’s second single in July of 2007.  The album, as expected, experienced tremendous success in the UK; On April 29th 2007, the day the album charted at [...]

My post for today is another fantastic piece from the Calgary indie/folk artist Michael Bernard Fitzgerald.  Reach You is off MBF’s most recent album The MBF Love LP, released earlier this month.  I have found that i’ve developed a significant crush on this song, mostly because I like to think that he is singing it to me.  Unfortunatly, due to [...]

Coming to us from Seattle, Aqueduct is an indie-pop band that initially consisted of one member, David Terry, creating and producing music in his bedroom.  Currently consisting of four members, the band has played with several Seattle-based heavyweights including United State of Electronica, Modest Mouse, and Death Cab for Cutie.  Growing Up With GNR is a single [...]

Keeping with the recent Canadian-themed posts, I thought I would bring out another fantastic piece done by Canada’s own MetricMetric reviews.  Live it out is the title track off Metric’s 2nd full-length album, released in 2005.  The album is a fine example of Metric’s use of simplicity meshed with a new wave sound, and was well received throughout [...]

Today’s post comes to us from Glasgow, Scotland, where the band Camera Obscura originated in 1996.  If Looks Could Kill is off the band’s third album Let’s Get Out of This CountryLet’s Get Out of This Country reviews, released in June of 2006.  On an interesting side-note to the album, the first song (Lloyd, I’m Ready to [...]

Here’s an oldie but a goodie for y’all; I can say “y’all” now because I’m in the U.S., vacationing in palm springs.  Finding myself in a town that is desolate of anyone younger than 25, I decided to keep with the elderly theme and share a gem from The SmithsThe Smiths reviews.  Originally featured [...]

This morning’s tune comes to us from Thunderheist, an electronic band from Toronto/Montreal, Canada.  Formed in Canada in 2005 via an accidental file transfer, the band has 2 EPs and a full-length release to their credit.  Jerk It can be found on the band’s self-titled debut album, released on March 31 of this year.  The song [...]

This post is a favorite of mine as I am a huge fan of music featuring both male and female vocals.  Hazy comes to us from Rosi Golan’s debut album The Drifter and the Gypsy, and features a vocal contribution from William Fitzsimmons.  Currently based out of Brooklyn, the Israel born Golan spent her very early [...]

Good Friday comes from the American-living-in-Paris duo CocoRosie’s first album La Maison de mon rêveLa Maison de Mon Rêve reviews.  Created in the bathroom of Sierra’s Paris apartment in 2003, the album was originally only intended to be distributed among friends.  In 2004, the girls signed with an independent record label and re-released the album under the Touch and Go Records [...]

I’ve got another number for everyone tonight, this one coming from my home stomping ground of Calgary, Alberta.  Following a triumph in a 1998 garage band battle, Tegan and Sara exploded into indie-rock super stardom touring with The Killersthe killers reviews, The Pretenders, Hot Hot Heat, and Ryan Adams.  In 2004, Rolling StoneRolling Stone reviews named [...]

This song came to me via an ex-boyfriend who, unfortunately, listens to really cool music.  Thus I am forced to keep in contact with him, or perhaps that’s just an excuse.  The Sounds are a Swedish alternative/indie-rock band who have released 3 full-length studio albums since their formation in 1999.  Rock and Roll can be found [...]

This song was introduced to me by a close friend at York university, and I fell in love with it immediately.  I think it’s the passion and fierce delivery that impressed me so much. 
Bon Iver, or good winter in french, is the current musical project of indie-folk singer/songwriter Justin Vernon.  The song itself comes from [...]

The shock that Devendra Banhart had not been added to this website yet hit me like a ton of bricks today as my iPod played this song (Note From Chris:  Don’t be so friggen dramatic).  Devendra is one of the most talented and passionate artists I know, reaching out through every branch of the fine [...]

In the spirit of mixing things up, I’ve got some easy 70’s listening to tap your foot to.
Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) reviews was Looking GlassLooking Glass reviews‘  first and only #1 hit single, topping the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in 1972.  The song can be found on the band’s debut self-titled album released [...]

Note From Chris: We are currently working to get through all the different material that has been submitted to BowlingStone.com………. and we love it so keep it coming.
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The Camellias submitted a tune for us to review early in the new year, and as we do with all the submissions we get, we approached it with [...]