Undercurrents: An Artist’s Artist Conversation

Undercurrents: An Artist's Artist Conversation
S01 E06 - SHAD
S01 E06 - SHAD

In this episode of Undercurrents: An Artist's Artist Conversation, Simone Atenea Medina Polo is joined by the one and only Shad to discuss the release of Start Anew. Shad is a Juno Award-winning rapper from London, Ontario and the host of Netflix’s Hip-Hop Evolution. His albums have been recognized for their sharp lyrics and soulful arrangements.

This season finale brings together the theme of the podcast since Shad offers a thoughtful and informed outlook on the communal evolution and history of hip hop. The conversation proceeds by breaking down the themes of Start Anew which converges into a chat about Shad’s then-upcoming lectures on the history of hip hop at his alma mater (Wilfrid Laurier University).

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Reviews

Reviews
The Satisfactory - Self-Titled
Brandon Kruze
The Satisfactory - Self-Titled
Brandon Kruze

The Satisfactory’s debut album is such a strong start to a musical career. Their undeniable blend of 60s and 90s rock and roll will take your ears back to a time when it was all about four people with instruments. Back when the charts recognized the power of bands and the average listener was more interested in a collective sound than an individual celebrity.

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Brandon Kruze

Quick Picks

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SPARKLE BLOOD, knitting, Taxi Girls, and Void Comp
Em Moore
SPARKLE BLOOD, knitting, Taxi Girls, and Void Comp
Em Moore

Em Moore tackles this week’s Quick Picks column.

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Em Moore

Features

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In Conversation: Concrete Vehicles
In Conversation: Concrete Vehicles

For anyone who’s been to Sled Island, visiting Calgary’s Palomino is a must. The Palomino (or “The Pal” to those who prefer slang) is a barbecue joint and music venue in the center of downtown Calgary. Inside, it is dimly lit, with walls covered in mud-brown paint and exposed brick. It smells like propane and barbecue sauce and feels like you’re inside a piece of brisket—you could call it rustic. This is the location I chose for my interview with Concrete Vehicles, a five-piece punk band from Vancouver, British Columbia.

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News

News
Premiere: Nervous Service - Wave Goodbye to the Ghost
Premiere: Nervous Service - Wave Goodbye to the Ghost

Today we are very excited to introduce our readers to a new project called Nervous Service by delivering an exclusive premiere of their debut release.

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Release Calendar

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Upcoming Canadian Releases
Upcoming Canadian Releases

An ongoing list of all the upcoming Canadian releases that we know about.

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Pick of the Week

WHIMM - No Promotion

"Toronto duo WHIMM solidify their sound and deliver their most ambitious and connected release to date. Krautrock meets electonic ambient meets psych on this new album which features enginnering from Patrick Flegel (aka Cindy Lee)."

- Jeff MacCallum