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I’ve been doing a lot of recording lately and have had need of a good virtual guitar amp. I wanted something that sounded good and most importantly, free. It seems that these two requirements rarely go hand in hand. After plowing through many weak amp simulators I finally hit paydirt. AcmeBarGig has the best virtual amp I’ve ever... »
Amelia Curran Should be on Your Playlist
There is this quality that runs through Canadian music that I would sum up as being lyrically dense. When you listen to likes of The Weakerthans, or Joni Mitchell or Gord Downie, we don’t shy away from the complicated turns of phrase. When it comes to writing songs that have something to say, Amelia Curran... »
The Baroness Redecorates … Herself
Sarah Slean has been on my radar for years, but never enough to pursue. Well, let me tell you that this situation has been tossed on its head. With her latest release ‘The Baroness Redecorates’, CBC has been busy promotng. When I heard ‘Parsol’ my ears pricked up. Somehow Sarah sounds different. She has this... »
We’re All Going to Hell
The Burning Hell. They’ve popped up on my radar and it’s wonderful. Their music is fun and witty. The narratives in Mathias Kom’s lyrics are a madcap romp through a world gone gleefully wrong … or right, depending on your view. Glockenspiel and ukulele, trumpet and cello are among the ensemble, giving a playful sound to music.... »
Fantastic Free Folk Music
Traditional Music Library is this huge repository of folk and traditional sheet music. I found it whilst looking for the music to “Rolling Down to Old Maui” (by-and-by, they also have an excellent primer on sea shanties). Songs are catagorised in sections such as: OLD-TIME (OLDTIMEY) MUSIC BLUEGRASS ETHIOPIAN MINSTRELSY, MUSIC-HALL & VAUDAVILLE MUSIC TRADITIONAL DANCE BAWDY & DRINKING SONGS They even have... »
And You Thought They Were Stuffy
Betcha’ didn’t know National Geographic was so into music. Well they are, and it is great! Learn about all sorts of music, from every genre imaginable, from every region. Listen to recordings of artists from across the globe. Watch videos of amazing performances. It’s all for you and it’s all free baby! »
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Go listen to some awesome live music at CBC’s Concerts on Demand. There is a plethora of artists to choose from. Hundreds in fact; all free. »
Todd Snider is a Peace Queer
If you’ve never heard of Todd Snider then it’s time you did. His latest album “Peace Queer” is to be released on the 14th. That’s either today or tomorrow, depending on where you live. I’ve been listening to Mr. Snider for some time now and it’s never a let down. He consistently delivers amusing ditties,... »
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