The Infinity Intention: Under the Water: An Album Review
In Arts | By CCMA | On November 21 2011 08:46 PM | Comments Off on The Infinity Intention: Under the Water: An Album Review
By Aha Blume
This short and sweet, hauntingly moving EP is a real gem. In 2010, The Infinity Intention was born. The band is made up of songwriter Laura Aidanblaise, Andrew Masuda, Juliet Manning, Arty Basinski and Thomas Aulich. Aidenblaise’s song ... Read More
The Dig: Electric Toys: An Album Review
In Arts | By CCMA | On November 21 2011 08:44 PM | Comments Off on The Dig: Electric Toys: An Album Review
By Aha Blume
It’s time to discover The Dig! In my view this rock band from New York City is worth checking out. There are many intriguing things about their recent release, Electric Toys. Firstly, the front and back cover art ... Read More
The Infinite I E.P: An Album Review
In Arts | By CCMA | On October 28 2011 07:04 PM | Comments Off on The Infinite I E.P: An Album Review
By Kristine Wales
Starting off the E.P with a majestic church organ on the opening track, Hamilton's Infinite I move in a few different directions as their four track CD goes on. The only consistent are the male vocals going from ... Read More
The Rescue (with KO and Redlight King) Oct. 28th at Studio T...
In Arts | By CCMA | On October 24 2011 07:03 PM | Comments Off on The Rescue (with KO and Redlight King) Oct. 28th at Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place
The Rescue, a rock band from Hamilton/Oakville have just finished recording an EP with Toronto producer Brian Moncarz (Moneen, Circa Survive, The Junction). Due out next month you can get a taste of what is in store on their new, ... Read More
The Eula: Maurice Narcisse: An Album Review
In Arts | By CCMA | On October 24 2011 07:02 PM | Comments Off on The Eula: Maurice Narcisse: An Album Review
By Kristine Wales
As soon I popped in the Maurice Narcisse CD from Eula, chugging bass lines and thumping drums greeted me. So did a buzzsaw lead guitarist, who is also the female lead vocalist with crystal clear pipes.
The CD, to ... Read More
Anomie Bell: The Crush: An Album Review
In Arts | By CCMA | On October 24 2011 06:58 PM | Comments Off on Anomie Bell: The Crush: An Album Review
By Kristine Wales
Alternative is usually just a word tossed around in music when people can't be bothered to dissect and discover. But when I use it concerning Anomie Bell, I actually do mean her album is alternative. There is so ... Read More
The Balconies: October 21/11 at Studio Theatre, Hamilton Pla...
In Arts | By CCMA | On October 16 2011 06:57 PM | Comments Off on The Balconies: October 21/11 at Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place
It’s a birds and the bees sort of question…or maybe a chicken or the egg sort of question. What came first? The rosined violin strings, major falls, classical theory or the smashed guitars, split finger tips and sweaty bodies?
To see ... Read More
The Love Machine: October 17/11 at The Casbah
In Arts | By CCMA | On October 16 2011 06:56 PM | Comments Off on The Love Machine: October 17/11 at The Casbah
Balanced between a life in the nation’s capital and a busy touring schedule, this is the year indie pop band The Love Machine make their mark in Canadian music.
The Love Machine - consisting of Allan Gauthier, Sean Prescott, Jordan David ... Read More
Sisterhood Everlasting: A Book Review
In Arts | By CCMA | On October 14 2011 06:53 PM | Comments Off on Sisterhood Everlasting: A Book Review
By Ann Brascheres
Random House
Reviewed by Aha Blume
The girls of The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants series have grown up. Carmen, Bee, Lena and Tibby are approaching thirty and have moved onto grown up lives. But they still miss each other.
Tibby, ... Read More
Review Of D.O.A, 413s, and Hammerboiz at The Casbah, October...
In Arts | By CCMA | On October 13 2011 06:52 PM | Comments Off on Review Of D.O.A, 413s, and Hammerboiz at The Casbah, October 4/11
Review and photo by Kristine Wales
I got thinking about something 2 days ago: I haven't seen many big name bands.
(I am in NO way taking a shot at local or smaller acts. The people in these bands will let me ... Read More
