In this generation of carbon-copied sounds, where many an artist wallows around in a pool of similar-sounding artists, it’s exciting to witness a musician develop a signature sound and top the charts with it. Skrillex, or Sonny Moore, has managed to use a number of influences—from Aphex Twin to Marilyn Manson—to create a controversial … [Read more...]
Nothing brightens up winter like a good night out with some heavy bass. With heads ringing and ears blown, the crowd checking out dub step drum ‘n’ bass duo Nero may have felt a little underwhelmed by the performance—but the tracks are still insanely good. Nero, comprising Joe Ray and Daniel Stephens, has been charging the dance scene … [Read more...]
Canada’s indie scene is exploding with good music lately. One band that really stands out right now is Toronto’s Austra, a quirky group with lots of talent and potential. Austra’s debut album Feel it Break, which came out in May this year, is a dark take on synthy-pop music with haunting and austere vocals combined with punchy drums, deep … [Read more...]
