When he’s Tycho, Scott Hansen creates dreamy, textured electronic soundscapes. When he’s Scott Hansen, he’s… Read the postWeek 165: “Daydream” by Tycho
In 1964, Canadian jazz legend Oscar Peterson released “The Canadiana Suite”, a record as beautiful… Read the postWeek 164: “Ballad to the East” by Oscar Peterson
I walked past a yard sale the other day. Actually, it was more than a… Read the postWeek 163: “Strings of Complacency” by Twigs & Yarn
Most of the time, procrastination is a bad thing. But I’d like to suggest that… Read the postWeek 162: “The Death Of Ase” by Edvard Grieg
You’ve been inside too long. Go outside. Go. Go take a walk. Bring this song… Read the postWeek 161: “Natural Green” by Blazo
These are some things I like about Iceland: It is home to roughly 30% of… Read the postWeek 160: “Hengilas” by Jonsi
People don’t really listen to whole albums anymore. I’m not trying to sound snooty, because… Read the postWeek 159: “Mexico” by The Staves
The term “staycation” may not have surfaced until 2003, but the dynamic songwriting duo of… Read the postWeek 158: “Manhattan” by Ella Fitzgerald
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, go to the library. Hang out there for… Read the postWeek 157: “To Hear Still More” by Brian Harnetty and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy
In the 1980s, rock and roll had become ridiculous. Or at least, the most popular… Read the postWeek 156: “Fighters” by Lupe Fiasco
Not only is Metric one of my favourite Canadian bands, but they might be the… Read the postWeek 155: “The Police and the Private” by Metric
I was a bit hesitant to listen to Thom Yorke’s first solo effort, The Eraser,… Read the postWeek 154: “The Eraser” by Thom Yorke (Christian Scott cover)
Vanilla is a producer from the UK who makes delicious soul-inspired beats. If I were… Read the postWeek 153: “Chrometrails” by Vanilla
There are countless songs about growing up. It’s got to be the most written-about topic… Read the postWeek 152: “Goodbye to Childhood” by Herbie Hancock
Sleeping is one of my favourite things to do. I’m not trying to imply that… Read the postWeek 151: “Underground Vibes” by DJ Cam
Polyphony used to be considered offensive. It’s hard to imagine how two people singing different… Read the postWeek 150: “O Vos Omnes” by Tomas Luis De Victoria
The story of Sixto Rodriguez is the most incredible, unlikely, and moving rock & roll… Read the postWeek 149: “Sandrevan Lullaby/Lifestyles” by Rodriguez
Looking at the cover of this album, you get the feeling that the record label… Read the postWeek 148: “Peace Piece” by Bill Evans
My favourite thing about the camera I had as a kid was the flashbulb it… Read the postWeek 147: “Undiscovered Colors” by The Flashbulb
There are two versions of this song, and I couldn’t decide which version to post,… Read the postWeek 146: “Bag Lady” by Erykah Badu