1. TAME IMPALA - The Slow Rush
2. SARAH HARMER - Are We Gone
3. YOLA - Walk Through Fire
4. DESTROYER - Have We Met
5. DRIVE BY TRUCKERS - Unravelling
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Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 10:40PM This Toronto musician has been a slept-on local talent for some time now. His latest perfectly understated album, Ottawa, may not change that fact, but by all rights it should. We talk with Swan about the making of this beautifully-honed record and his relationship with our nation's capital.
Monday, November 5, 2007 at 01:41PM Given this group's rapid rise, their name is probably as apt a description of their success as it is of their explosive live shows. Co-leader Graham Walsh discusses his fave gadgets, the challenge of properly recording their music, and that grain of salt they carry around to season HF's hefty helping of accolades.
Monday, October 22, 2007 at 04:45PM It might be a little too early to take full stock of 2007, but it is pretty safe to say that few indie bands had as strong and unexpected a breakout year as The Besnard Lakes. One half of the group's creative (and marital) partnership, Jace Lasek, talks about whipping ...Are The Dark Horse into shape, having Tony Visconti wait on him, and life after the hype.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 06:34PM In Wales, home to Gruff Rhys and his band Super Furry Animals, there's a popular brand of beer called Brains. What else can you say? Come step into the mind of Gruff... the perfect mixture of intoxication and intelligence.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 04:26PM Their excellent new disc, Glory Hope Mountain, is yet another crowning jewel in a year of beautifully realized albums. Songwriter Rolf Klausener talks with Soundscapes about this record's difficult but rewarding gestation.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 03:50PM Okkervil River's Will Sheff is one of indie rock's best writers going right now. With his group's stunning new disc, The Stage Names, still fresh in our ears, and a sold-out Lee's Palace gig this Friday, we jumped at the chance to chat with Sheff about songwriting, artwork, and the confounding logistics of being a touring musician in today's world.
Monday, September 10, 2007 at 03:09PM Check out our interview with enduring Toronto singer/songwriter Liz Hysen as she discusses Picastro's new album, Whore Luck, out tomorrow.
Monday, August 20, 2007 at 04:34PM In anticipation of tomorrow's release of his excellent new album, Andorra, we talk with Dan Snaith about his home recording habits, the benefits of his tight relationship with Fourtet's Kieran Hebden, and the common 'eureka' moments found in music and mathematics.
Thursday, August 9, 2007 at 10:45AM Just posted in our interview section is a conversation with local woodwind whiz, Jeremy Strachan, discussing his latest release, The Heart Of The Matter, his many varied other projects, and thoughts on his time in the worlds of indie-rock and experiemental music. Check it out here.
Monday, July 30, 2007 at 12:27PM Oh, to be young, touring the world and Welsh. Live the dream and check out our interview with Arts and Crafts' latest signing, the excitable and friendly Cardiff septet known as Los Campesinos! (exclamation point not optional!).
