Filed under: Concerts and Tours , News , Exclusive M. Barnes | Getty Images A Broken Social Scene member is likely to debut a brand new song this weekend. Which member, and what type of song it's going to be is where the mystery begins. Both Broken Social Scene leader Kevin Drew and sometimes member Jason Collett will be participating in something called the 2012 Juno Concert Series at Toronto's Horsheshoe Tavern on March 3. The event, which supports the charity Musicounts and is meant to promote the upcoming Juno Awards happening April 1 in Ottawa, Ontario, is a giant variety ...

by teepoo I don’t know why I have not mentioned Zeus before but they are an Arts & Crafts signed indie-rock band from Toronto. They are often also the backing band of Jason Collett. They are about to release a sophomore album titled Busting Visions on March 27th. Anything You Want Dear highlights the band’s [...]

In 2009, Bahamas debut Pink Strat was far from Afie Jurvanen's initiation into the music world. He's been working for years with fellow Canadians Feist, Jason Collett and Zeus. Listening to Bahamas' new record, Barchords, you'll wonder why this road-worn guitarist hadn't started his own band earlier.

In 2009, Bahamas debut Pink Strat was far from Afie Jurvanen's initiation into the music world. He's been working for years with fellow Canadians Feist, Jason Collett and Zeus. Listening to Bahamas' new record, Barchords, you'll wonder why this road-worn guitarist hadn't started his own band earlier. The songs blend surf-rock guitar reverb with Americana folk without deserving to be pegged into any genre, and Jurvanen sings with purpose on this album, sounding like he has been a lead-man his wh

With a critically-acclaimed EP under their belts, Hands & Teeth have generated a lot of buzz for their debut full length album. Hunting Season will be released by the Toronto quinteet on January 17th. The record does not disappoint. It's dripping with delicious melodies and beautiful harmonies. The gorgeous loungy chanteuse turn on "Le Petit Voleur" is absolutely enchanting. The arrangements are gritty and introspective, without ever sounding unpolished. One listen to the guitar at the end of "All That Was" will have you wondering how they could accomplish that. There's a dark rumble on "Sound of Hamilton", that ...

Filed under: Exclusive , New Releases Brushfire Records 'Barchords' is the second release by Bahamas -- the alter ego of Toronto singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen -- and follows up 2009's 'Pink Strat,' a record that thrust the mild-mannered one-time guitar-for-hire into the spotlight through a wave of critical acclaim, capped off with a Juno nomination in the Roots & Traditional category. Jurvanen isn't exactly the folk festival type, though; in fact, the way in which his songs echo the pure melodies and straightforward themes of classic pop are, ironically, what makes Bahamas hard to classify in this day and age. Jurvanen learned more than a few tricks from his circle of musician friends and ...

Bahamas – Barchords | CD Vinyl MP3 I Got You Babe” (mp3) Alfie Jurvanen releases his music under the name Bahamas and is also a member of touring bands for Feist, Jason Collett, The Stills, and others. On Barchords, Bahamas’...

*Octoberman* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/octoberman)'s fourth album Waiting In The Well, which was co-produced by Jim Guthrie (Royal City, Islands, Human Highway) and mixed by Howie Beck (Feist, Hayden, Jason Collett), will come out on March 6th via Saved By Vinyl. Listen to the track "Dressed ...

Hey look who's back.  It's Zeus ! Once almost constantly described as Jason Collett 's backing band, the Toronto rockers have made a name for themselves and shed that label nicely. The group return with a new studio album, Busting Visions , on March 27th. Grab the track "Are You Gonna Waste My Time" here: Continue reading »

2011 is barely in the rear-view mirror, but it’s time to start thinking about what kind of music awaits us in 2012. Although it’s tough to predict who might burrow into our ears over the next 12 months, it won’t stop me from trying to pick a few acts that might be worth checking out that might be off your radar. Who knows, maybe you’ll be able to say you loved ‘em when! Here are a few bands, from A to Z, that are worth keeping an eye on for 2012: Alabama Shakes No band left ...

With a critically-acclaimed EP under their belts, Hands & Teeth have generated a lot of buzz for their debut full length album.   Hunting Season  will be released by the Toronto quinteet on January 17th. The record does not disappoint.  It's dripping with delicious melodies and beautiful harmonies.  The gorgeous loungy chanteuse turn on "Le Petit Voleur" is absolutely enchanting. The arrangements are gritty and introspective, without ever sounding unpolished.  One listen to the guitar at the end of "All That Was" will have you wondering how they could accomplish that.  There's a dark rumble on "Sound of Hamilton", that ...

Merry Chistmas! Considering the season, there wasn't much action on the concert front this week.  But maybe one of these announcements is a special gift for you: Jason Collett , The Dakota, Dec 27 More Or Les , The Garrison, Dec 27 Ben Veneer  w. The Jessica Stuart Few , The Painted Lady, Dec 28 The Fray , Mod Club, Jan 17 Cody Simpson , The Phoenix, Feb 7 Die Antwoord , The Phoenix, Feb 14 Amos The Transparent , Horseshoe Tavern, Feb 25 The Head and The Heart , Opera House, Mar 13 Rasputina , Lee's Palace, Apr 7 Yukon Blonde  w. Library Voices , Lee's ...

Skrillex at Stubb’s at SXSW 2011 Photo: Jon Klemm Jason Collett with Zeus at Union Hall (04/24/10) Photo: D. Caplan (more) Jan 8 Sun Elliot and the Ghost Mercury LoungeNew York, NY07:30 PM Buy TicketsAmex presale begins:Wed, 12/21/1112:00 PM Jan 9 Mon The Mystic Underground Mercury LoungeNew York, NY09:30 PM Buy TicketsAmex presale begins:Wed, 12/21/1112:00 [...]

Filed under: Concerts and Tours , News , Exclusive , New Releases M Barnes On stage, Broken Social Scene alumnus Jason Collett watches apprehensively as Canadian celebrity chef Michael P. Clive mixes brown sugar, nutmeg, sliced bananas, and a generous helping of rum in a sizzling saucepan. Moments later, he sets flame to the concoction generating a spectacular fireball. "Does anyone else smell burning hair?" Clive jokes as he tops tiny cups of vanilla ice cream with the flambé and begins serving members of the salivating crowd. The dish is Bananas Foster, a holiday classic usually prepared in fine dining establishments than on ...

Filed under: News , Exclusive , Northern Exposure Danielle Duval Danielle Duval might be a new name on the Canadian music scene, but if her long roster of musical collaborations is anything to go by, the young Montreal singer-songwriter has had some pretty impressive peer influences, indeed. Even before releasing her debut album 'Of the Valley' last month, she lent her vocals to tracks by Sam Roberts , Jason Collett , and the Golden Dogs. Duval shares a similar retro-tinged roots-rock vibe with all of the above, so it makes perfect sense that she enlisted Carlin Nicholson and Mike O'Brien of Collett's ...