Kevin Press
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We’re getting new material from Torontonian Matt Nish-Lapidus when the two sevens clash later this week. He’s recorded a splendid five-track EP for the Forking Paths label under the brand name New Tendencies. You may be familiar with other recordings under emenel and mn-l. He’s also one-third of art-rock band Several Futures. If you haven’t…
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Wesley MacDonald has suffered more than his share of comparisons to fellow-Scottish downtempo artists Boards of Canada. It’s a connection that has as much (if not more) to do with the fact both call Edinburgh home than it does with a proper musical comparison. Sure, they both make easy-to-listen-to electronic music with a generous sampling…
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If you had any doubts about the relevance of jazz music in 2017, this project from London, England will set you straight. Extemporize’s Capital, released in May, is an absolute cracker. These 13 polished, impossibly groovy tracks are proof positive that nujazz is an art form to be reckoned with. Led by drummer Mark Heaney…
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The extraordinary Toronto turntablist SlowPitchSound is performing in his hometown on Friday night at Arraymusic. If you’re unacquainted with this talented young man, think of him at the modern end of a line that starts with Sun Ra, and passes through George Clinton and Afrika Bambaataa. Born Cheldon Patterson, SlowPitchSound is promoting his remarkable new…
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It will surprise no one north of Buffalo that the latest punk rock angel to find her way into a recording studio hails from Hamilton, Ontario. Lead singer Chrisy Hurn is a pure talent with a bright future. Happily, she’s already found a band more than capable of sharing her stage. Basement Revolver, also featuring…
