Category Archives: 2012

K-OS, Muchmusic Presents: K-OS Live, Crown Loyalist Recordings, Much

August 13, 2012 Trev

In the age of auto-tune, it’s uncommon to see a rapper shun their electronic façade, let alone take to the stage with afull complement of musicians, but Kevin “K-OS” Brereton is far from a typical emcee. He’s a hip-hop artist who shines while commanding the microphone, but his collabs with (more…)Read More

The Arkells, Michigan Left, Universal

August 13, 2012 Trev

Recorded at the Tragically Hip’s Bathouse studio, the Arkells’ sophomore effort Michigan Left may in fact be one of the bigger surprises of 2011. It not only bucks the sophomore jinx, but it is also the band’s major label debut. This is an album thatis immediately accessible and a far jauntier (more…)Read More

Jim Henman, Same Old Feeling, Indie

August 13, 2012 Trev

Same Old Feeling is not flashy or over produced, it is an album that will quickly put a smile on your face, as itharkensback to a time before the recording industry wrung out the heart and integrity in favor of payola. Jim Henman (founding member ofAprilWine)has recorded an album that (more…)Read More

PZK, La Loi De La Jungle, Sony Music

August 13, 2012 Trev

Go figure that an album entitled La Loi De La Jungle is primarily recorded in French, but that’s the case with the sophomore effort from France’s PZK. The quintet is comprised of childhood friends who range in age from 16-18 and built their popularity with a series of YouTube videos. (more…)Read More