The self-described (and by no means out of line) “sonic tour-de-force” Broad Way Sleep released their self-titled debut LP on February 9th; Too Late is the first single supporting the album, and was released in the first half of November last year.  The Toronto song-writing collective is made up of Ralph Joseph, Alexander The (Styrofoam [...]

It’s likely a fair presumption to say that most casual Woodhands‘ fans know of the band through I wasn’t Made For Fighting, Dancer, or to a lesser extent their newest single CP24.  All three of these songs feature what makes Woodhands so alluring: a hard synth beat, a raucous drum performance from Paul Banwatt, and [...]

Polaris Prize winner/mathematician/artist formerly known as Manitoba/Canadian indie-electronic act Caribou is back with a new album for 2010.  Slated for an April 20th North American release and an April 19th UK release, Swim will mark Caribou’s first full-length effort since the critically acclaimed 2007 album Andorra; Andorra beat out albums from Canadian indie heavyweights such [...]

The Toronto indie-rock/electronic duo of Dan Werb and Paul Banwatt, known as Woodhands, are slated to release their highly anticipated follow-up LP this month.  ”Remorsecapade” will be released via Paper Bag Records in Canada on January 26th and in the US on February 23rd;  CP24 will be one of the tracks featured on the new [...]

Today’s track is another gem from the Montreal indie/electronic-rock husband/wife duo of Dan Boeckner and Alexei Perry, otherwise known as Handsome Furs.  Radio Kaliningrad can be found as the closing track to the band’s sophomore full-length album Face Control, released via Sub Pop Records in March of 2009.  Music fans will likely recognize Dan Boeckner [...]

More up today from the experimental music ensemble Animal Collective and their most recent EP Fall Be Kind, released digitally on November 23rd of this year, and physically on the 15th of December.  What Would I Want? Sky found it’s way into the #11 spot on Pitchfork’s Top 100 Tracks of 2009, and was the 2nd [...]

Today’s post comes from the electronic/hip-hop (sometimes referred to as electrohop or ghettotech) act Thunderheist; my God I wish I was the one to coin the term ghettotech.  Do the Right Thing can be found on the Toronto/Montreal duo’s self-titled debut album, released on March 31st of this year.  The unlikely tandem of MC Isis and [...]

Today’s song comes to us from the indie-rock/electronic Montreal trio Think About Life, and is easily one of my favorites of 2009.  Consisting of keyboardist Graham Van Pelt, drummer Matt Shane, and vocalist Martin Cesar (Dishwasher), Think About Life have released two full-length albums to date; Havin’ My Baby can be found on the bands [...]

Tonight’s song comes from John O’Regan, and his indie-pop/electronic-folk (yeah I’m genre tagging something electronic-folk) side-project Diamond Rings; his main project is fronting the Toronto-based indie-rock act The D’Ubervilles.  As far as I can tell, the ridiculously charming All Yr Songs can only be found on a 7-inch vinyl split-release featuring Diamond Rings and Kingston, Ontario’s [...]

Today’s lunchtime track comes from the Montreal indie-electronic/rock band Think About Life.  Sweet Sixteen can be found on the group’s sophomore full-length album Family, released on May 26th of this year; The album comes 3 years after their debut self-titled LP.  The band will be performing with You Say Party! We Say Die! on the [...]

Three years ago, Junior Boys stormed the indie-music scene with their critically acclaimed release So This Is Goodbye.  The album would receive nods from the Polaris Music Prize, via an inclusion in the 2007 short-list, and from Pitchfork with the #11 spot on their best albums of 2006 list.  Parallel Lines can be found on the indie/electronic duo’s [...]

For all the brother/sister combos out there that have dreamed of forming an electronic-pop band (Julie and myself included), there is now a living breathing example set.  Made up of the brother/sister duo S.J. and Maygen Kardash, the Canadian electronic-pop band Violent Kin released their debut LP “Bitter Blood” this past June.  Blue Eyes was the [...]

It’s been far too long since I’ve posted a Crystal Castles tune, so here it is.  I’m not sure how everyone likes to consume their Crystal Castles, but I highly recommend listening to them during household chores; I promise you have never had a vacuuming session more intense or enjoyable.  Anyways,  Black Panther can be found on [...]

Super track today from the Guelph, Ontario indie-rock/electronic quintet Green Go.  Brains for Breakfast can be found on the band’s debut full-length album Borders, released in April of 2009.  I first heard this tune after it was emailed to me by a friend, with the subject line “Funnest Song Ever”.  As grammatically suspect as the [...]

I played the first 14 holes of my round today 4-over par.  In spectacular fashion, I then proceeded to play the last 4 holes at 6-over par, limping into the clubhouse with an 82; 82 or not, I’m still fairly confident that a professional golf career is a possibility.  Today’s track comes to us from the Australian electronic [...]

I found out this morning that before Peaches became Peaches, she was an elementary school music and drama teacher; Thinking about 10 year old kids learning music from the now electronic/glam-rock star puts me in such a good mood.  Talk to Me was released as the first single to Peaches’ fifth full-length album I Feel Cream, released [...]

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 [...]

Today’s tune was introduced to me via a text-message from a college/golf-buddy last weekend; thanks Curty-Pop.  The Limousines are an electronic/indie-pop band hailing from the San Francisco Bay area.  Very Busy People was released as a single on Tuesday of last week, and can be downloaded via iTunes here.  I did a fair bit of digging [...]

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 [...]

After what can only be described as a complete shit-show at the office today, I felt the need to rock-out to something a little different.  If this is the first Crystal Castles tune you have heard it may seem a little intense, but trust me it gets addicting really fast.  Alice Practice can be found [...]