The Moas/Susan - Skid Fiction (2015) review

The Moas/Susan - Skid Fiction (Beaumont Records, 2015)

Quite possibly the best example of some of the finest Saskatoon bands we have to offer. What we have is a split cassette between two very different, but equally amazing bands. The Moas side of the tape is a 90s throwback to the days of dreamy rock. Maybe if Stereolab's "Laetitia Sadier" fronted Bardo Pond that would be a good description of the sounds I'm hearing. Susan on the other hand sounds like a band that would've been born out of the Calgary post-Women scene. Jangle heavy guitars chime so lovely that you would think this was something from the Paisley Underground. Mixing those guitars with the chord progression and vocals of a post punk band makes for a Hell of a debut for this young band. Be sure to watch out for more releases cause music this good can only warrant more recordings!

Review made by Matt Yablonski/2015

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Nest Egg - Respectable (2015) review

Nest Egg - Respectable (Bathetic Records, 2015)

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2015 is a good time to be alive if your a fan of psychedelic music, specifically the offshoot genre "space rock". With many bands embracing the sonic soundscapes that seem almost astral we are lucky, nothing better than being blown out of this world by music! A perfect example of this cosmic rock would be Nest Egg from North Carolina. Their album "Respectable" dropped earlier this year helping spread their sound to the masses. Probably best known for being the band that the Austin Psych Fest resident in-house DJ "Al Lover" has been singing their praises since last year. Those praises were quite accurate, clearly wearing their influences on their shoulders you can almost hear the German innovators of Krautrock in the repetitive grooves of the songs, with the sonic overlords "Hawkwind" whispering into their ears much like the devil might do if this were your conscience. Nest Egg were able to record a great album that helps capture the sound of their live show which from what I've seen from YouTube clips, is a must see! Be sure to grip this record before it gets discovered by the masses and goes out of print!

Review made by Matt Yablonski/2015

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Renny Wilson - Punk Explosion/Extension (2015) review

Renny Wilson - Punk Explosion/Extension (Mint Records, 2015)

You may recall from the interview with Edmonton wonderkids "The Betrayers" the mention of an artist named Renny Wilson. Notably known for his uber pop record Sugarglider, if you're familiar with that release you're in for a shock. Recorded off and on between 2007 - 2015 this is some of the sleaziest weirdo punk music to come out of Canada. Pitched shifted vocals are probably the first thing that grab you, don't worry your record player is working. Gnarled screams blend well with the pop song writing Renny is best known for. Humour is prominent on this record as well, I mean seriously listen to his cover of "Jukebox Hero" and try not to laugh at the hilarity of the songs. The name might be a nod to Jon Spencer's Blues Explosion but trust me this is a very different beast. Be sure to pick this up before your favorite skateboarder features a song in their next video and makes this record stuff of legends! A+ 

Review made by Matt Yablonski/2015

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