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Album reviews / Fried Records

HeadSpace (Jacob Switzer) - Jacuzzi 23

April 03, 2018 / by David Matta (author)

While making an extremely personal project, Switzer has made a surf/indie/punk rock album with heavy themes that will resonate with you as you listen.

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Album reviews / Fried Records

Luna Li - Opal Angel

October 27, 2017 / by David Matta (author)

Luna Li's debut EP, Opal Angel, is a brief but undeniably catchy and brilliant collection of indie rock songs.

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Interviews

Monowhales Are Back with a New Single, 'Take it Back'

September 22, 2017 / by David Matta (author)

Their name is shorter, they have a wickedly sleek logo and they’re ready to take over Toronto’s music scene with bursting colourful rock.

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Chuck Berry (photo: Missouri History Museum on flickr)

News

Rock and Roll Legend Chuck Berry Dead at 90

March 18, 2017 / by David Matta (author)

"Father of Rock and Roll" Chuck Berry has died at 90.

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Arcade Fire at Lollapalooza in 2014 (photo: Liliane Callegari)

Interviews

Arcade Fire Return With Fiery New Single

January 19, 2017 / by David Matta (author)

Arcade Fire Return with Fiery New Single, "I Give You Power Ft. Mavis Staples”

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Events

Review: Arkells at Massey Hall

November 16, 2016 / by David Matta (author)

It was amazing to see the growth of this band since they were supporting their High Noon record a year and half ago. They brought so much more to the stage in the ways that they tackled certain songs, through the addition of back up vocalists and a horn section (dubbed "Arkettes") and especially in terms of just pure energy and confidence. All the with the beloved and familiar Arkells banner still hanging behind them.

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