i think it is slowly becoming apparent to the rest of the world, (or maybe not, but should be! )that canada can make some damn great music. i have already shown my ever lasting love for joel plaskett, but i think part of my love comes from a bias that is solely nova scotian.
i have no connection whatsoever to saskatchewan, but a fantastic artist by the name of michael hanson is the man behind the soothing and relaxing mood of saskatoon band, "THESE HANDS".
after reading much about hanson, i realise that this is the type of musician who truley lives to understand, make, listen, grow and experiement with, music. he appreciates music in a way that i don't think many artists do, and his audible-works-of-art show it. it's also pretty damn impressive for a one man show. anyways, due to lack of accessible videos, or really i think this is the only one, you should check out more of his work on these hands' myspace.
next up: vancouver based band HEY OCEAN! they're notorious for mixing various musical instruments and styles. i think they have mixed the best of acoustic and bongo music, upbeat pop and numerous blues and jazz elements. i particularly love the leads voice - i think thats my favourite style voice for a female singer...
i havn't been keeping tabs on them, but they're apprently doing quite well for themselves! here's one off their 2008 album titled 'its easier to be someone else'.
halifax's ghost bees. two wonderfully talented female artists come together to create an eeirie, japanese influenced, and delicate sound.
and back to the west coast, SAID THE WHALE is a fun indie rock band...okay enough talk, more music.
toronto's tokyo police club. *drool*
howabout some haligonian girl power. the stolen minks with their fantastic all-girl garage punk trio.
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