Most Anticipated Albums of 2022
No matter the year nor how difficult the times are, one thing remains consistently great – the music. So what […]
The Matinee ’21 v. 168 – MIYNT, Cloakroom, Big Thief, Horse Show, The Babe Rainbow, San Fermin
And we’ve come to the end, where The Matinee ’21 v. 168 is the final mini-playlist of 2021. Today’s selection […]
The Matinee ’21 v. 156 – Basia Bulat, The Antlers, Horsegirl, AshLight, Dropper, Sun June, Casper Skulls, Big Thief
From wandering through gardens to watching time pass, from counting the days to recounting memories, The Matinee ’21 v. 156 […]
The Matinee ’21 v. 138 – PRIESTGATE, Grazer, Bleach Lab, Micra, Hand Habits, Big Thief, Marissa Nadler, Mondo Cozmo, Trace Mountains
Fridays are full of drama, and The Matinee ’21 v. 138 is no different: these ten songs will raise the […]
The Matinee ’21 v. 126
Whether it is through a rollicking punk approach, a throwback ’70s sound, or stirring darkness, The Matinee ’21 v. 126 […]
The Matinee ’21 v. 114
The Matinee ’21 v. 114 is littered with surprises, featuring all-time favorites who offer unexpected songs and newcomers who deliver […]
The Matinee ’20 May 1
The Matinee ’20 May 1 includes seven amazing tracks to get the beginning of the weekend set off just right. […]
The Mega Playlist of 2019
As we start to look ahead at what is to come in the year, the season also presents an opportunity […]
ACL 2018 Festival Weekend Two: 20 Bands You Need to Know
Weekend Two of The Austin City Limits Festival kicks off on Friday and in case you haven’t planned your schedule […]
The Matinee ’18 September 13th – North American Edition
The Matinee ’18 September 13th – North American Edition features artists and bands who are originally from or now call […]
The Mega, Mega Playlist of 2017
More than 2,500 songs shared, some 200 LPs and EPs reviewed, thousands of photos from concerts and festivals, and dozens […]
Favorite 50 Albums of 2017 – Full List
2017 has been another fabulous year for music. Numerous bands and artists made triumphant returns, dozens of newcomers took music […]
Favorite Albums of 2017 – Part 1
We have arrived at the time of the year when we reflect on our Favorite Albums of 2017. These are […]
CityFolk 2017 in Photos – Part 1
Last year Ottawa’s CityFolk had some unfortunate luck with very rainy weather. However, this year Mother Nature was in a much sunnier mood […]
CityFolk 2017 – Day 3 Picks
As always, follow the Ottawa CityFolk on social media as they tend to have contests during the day and to […]
A Guide to the 2017 Hopscotch Festival
This year’s Hopscotch festival kicks off on Thursday in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it brings one of the year’s best […]
Things we loved at Newport Folk Festival 2017
For the past six years, we’ve been attending the Newport Folk Festival, and every year we’re left wondering how Jay […]
Newport Folk Festival 2017 – Day 1 (photo essay)
A photo essay from Newport Folk Festival 2017 – Day 1. This is just one of four parts. The other […]
Newport Folk Festival 2017: Friday Guide
We have arrived at our favorite time of year and one of our top two festivals. There is nothing like […]
Weekend Showcase 3.23
The past week was one of the best of 2017, and the Weekend Showcase 3.23 edition reflects its greatness. A […]