Starting off your week with an interview w/ Toronto based electronic outfit Gnostic Gorilla. The group is essentially a one man operation manned by Dean Mason, and the group has a bevy of electronic influences ranging from gothic to industrial and even new wave to create a truly diverse musical blend that appeals to listeners from all the aforementioned genres and beyond. Dean was nice enough to take some time and talk about the group's formation, his musical influences, his

Kicking off your Friday with an interview from Canadian hardcore duo Low Sun. These guys have been crafting an intricate blend of music that can't quite possibly be contained, and really has a certain, unheralded beauty to it that captures the musical essence and message that the guys seek to establish with the audience. The guys were nice enough to do a quick chat as we strive to find out a little more about them, their experiences getting started in Toronto, how their creat

From our neighbors to the north in Toronto comes the indie popsters of Wild Rivers, who will be stopping by locally at ONCE Ballroom in Somerville on 7/10. The band are touring behind their fabulous new single "Do Right", that evokes the band's indie pop sensibilities quite well and gives the curious listener an idea of what they're all about. I was floored the moment I first heard them, and they seemed to have a strong musical connection of where their foundation lies and on

From our neighbors to the North in Toronto, Canada comes the indie inflicted sounds of Sam Cash & the Romantic Dogs, who are hot on the heels of the release of their brand new album "Tongue In Cheek Vows". The effort is a testament of these four hard working Canadians, who are starting to come into their own as musicians and finally realize that moment of emotional self-worth that is evident when you take a listen to their music for the first time. One thing that struck me ab

Toronto based indie pop artist Eric Reid (A Prince) is ready to lay it on listeners with his steaming new track "I Need You Closer". The track is an upbeat slice of heaven with insightful vocals that provide us into the glimpse of Eric's life that is brimming with positivity and also allows you to see how his creative mind works as well. There's something very refreshing about his sound when you first hear him, and he doesn't try to emulate anyone else but himself that allows

Canadian based singer-songwriter Her Habits has released an amazing new track by the name of "Slip Away". Originally going by the name of Joanie Wolkoff, her music borders on the edge between intimate singer-songwriter fare and dream laced indie pop that whn combined, creates an aire of orginality and breathtaking musical imagery that is unlike anything from any other up and coming musician out there today. I was apprised of all the buzz surrounding her, and it's very well de

Toronto based singer-songwriter Valery Gore has just released her beautiful music video for the song "Hummingbird in Reverse". The clip takes us on a journey throughout the wilderness with Valery's music acting as our guide with colorfully orchestrated instrumentation and musically inclined landscapes that set off a wave of euphoria and excitement right in front of your eyes. I had a great time digging up this little musical nugget, and it really showcases Valery's music and

From the land of the Blue Jays, Toronto's own Bordeen have just released their clever and inventive video clip for the song "Broken Bones". The vid features different shots of the band spliced together in a unique fashion that goes along well with the upbeat blend of indie rock that they present on a daily basis both on record and on stage. It all flows together cohesively as it should, and it does a great job of presenting the band's strengths in a unique fashion that gives