SOTW Mar 9: Never Thought That This Would Happen
In Featured News | By Katie Stoneman | On April 9 2014 10:25 PM | Comments Off on SOTW Mar 9: Never Thought That This Would Happen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbVZYpkOxAk
“Never Thought That This Would Happen” was made to get the party going at any show it’s played at.
This song was recently released by local Hamilton band The Arkells, off their upcoming and currently nameless third album. They’ve recorded thirteen ... Read More
SOTW Apr 3: Hoes In Mexico by The Royal Streets
In Featured News | By Katie Stoneman | On April 3 2014 01:49 PM | Comments Off on SOTW Apr 3: Hoes In Mexico by The Royal Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyt-abKCzmk
The Royal Streets’ debut album Kings & Queens is just what you’re looking for if you need some good toe-tappin’ music on a sunny day. Start with “Hoes In Mexico” it’s the last track on the album, and the best ... Read More
SOTW Mar28: Over Kilmer by WTCHS
In Featured News | By Katie Stoneman | On March 28 2014 01:26 PM | Comments Off on SOTW Mar28: Over Kilmer by WTCHS
https://soundcloud.com/wtchs/overkilmer-some-girls
They're loud and they're brooding and they make you wanna sway and rock.
WTCHS are set to release a new five track EP called It's Not A Cross, It's A Curse! this April 4th. In anticipation for their release date, the band ... Read More
SOTW Mar 19: New War by Navy Skies
In Featured News | By Katie Stoneman | On March 20 2014 12:47 AM | Comments Off on SOTW Mar 19: New War by Navy Skies
https://soundcloud.com/navyskies/new-war
An indie rock band to give a listen to, Navy Skies is set to release their newest five-track EP New War on April 8th.
Navy Skies create music that’s a bit aggressive, but manages to sound laid back at the same ... Read More
SOTW Mar 12: Up & In by Katie Bulley
In Featured News | By Katie Stoneman | On March 12 2014 10:06 PM | Comments Off on SOTW Mar 12: Up & In by Katie Bulley
“I was down and out, now I’m up and in,” chants Katie Bulley at the end of Up & In, with vocals reminiscent of Gwen Stefani circa her No Doubt days.
A little riot grrl, a little bluesy, and a little ... Read More
SOTW March 6th: In Silence by The Folk
In Featured News | By Katie Stoneman | On March 6 2014 10:29 PM | Comments Off on SOTW March 6th: In Silence by The Folk
https://soundcloud.com/the-folk/in-silence
The Folk’s single, “In Silence” from their debut album We All Say is a catchy combination of mellow indie rock with slightly angst-ridden lyrics you can’t help but get behind. It’s cathartic listening to this band.
The Alanis Morissette-esque vocals coming ... Read More
SOTW Feb 27: Albatross by Dark Mean
In Featured News | By Katie Stoneman | On February 27 2014 06:26 PM | Comments Off on SOTW Feb 27: Albatross by Dark Mean
https://soundcloud.com/dark-mean/albatross
A Canadian indie-folk trio from Hamilton, Ont. Dark Mean’s newest single, “Albatross” off their most recent EP, Samuel the Phoenix offers a lovely, bittersweet tune.
The band's sound is is along the lines of a younger version of folk-inspired indie music ... Read More
SOTW Feb 20: An acoustic set from Kojo “Easy” Da...
In Featured News | By Katie Stoneman | On February 20 2014 09:25 PM | Comments Off on SOTW Feb 20: An acoustic set from Kojo “Easy” Damptey
https://soundcloud.com/easythepianoman/sets/acoustic-set
MonkeyBiz.ca featured a song by Kojo ‘Easy’ Damptey this past September from his Daylight Robbery album, and he’s reached out with a little something extra to accompany those tracks.
After working hard on the first music videos for DR, Damptey has ... Read More
SOTW Jan 29- Has it Been So Long by WHOOP-szo
In Featured News | By Katie Stoneman | On February 1 2014 10:31 AM | Comments Off on SOTW Jan 29- Has it Been So Long by WHOOP-szo
https://soundcloud.com/outofsoundrecords/has-it-been-so-long
In an email to MonkeyBiz.ca WHOOP-szo's frontman Adam Sturgeon explains the band's music, "WHOOP-Szo is not a weapon to cleanse the musical atmosphere and flail the establishment. We are merely an extension of our zealous course towards enlightenment."
“Has it Been So ... Read More
SOTW Jan 21: Wake Up Song by Dave Rave
In Featured News | By | On January 27 2014 01:24 PM | 1 Comment
Local punk icon Dave "Rave" DesRoches' has many claims to fame and a massive one is that he played rhythm guitar on Teenage Head's early albums, becoming lead singer when Frankie Venom took a break from the band. Dave was ... Read More
