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They're Calling This 12 Year Old's Rendition Of "Hello" The Best One Yet. So Unexpected!

They’re Calling This 12 Year Old’s Rendition Of “Hello” The Best One Yet. So Unexpected!

By now we’ve all gotten used to being disappointed when somebody claims that some random kid is the next big thing. However, this time around it’s hard not to believe that this may actually be the case. Christian Lalama may look like an average 12 year old boy, but when he steps up to the piano and opens his mouth to sing, you’ll not only be impressed – you’ll be amazed.…

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They're This 12 Year Old's Rendition Of "Hello" The Best One Yet. So Unexpected!

They’re This 12 Year Old’s Rendition Of “Hello” The Best One Yet. So Unexpected!

By now we’ve all grown tired of hearing about “amazing” child performers that continuously promise to be the “next big thing”. However it’s not often that one of these promises is actually kept. Christian Lalama may seem like your average 12 year-old boy, but when he  steps up to the piano and opens his mouth to sing you’ll not only be impressed – you’ll be amazed.  …

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[Indie]: The Vaccines - Dream Lover

Lovin' The Vaccines "Dream Lover" is easy to do:

Gather round’ space travellers because the latest from West London’s The Vaccines is out of this world. “Dream Lover” is the first single from the bands upcoming third studio album English Graffiti, and by golly, if it’s any indication of what the album will sound like we’re in for a treat.

At times reminiscent of The Black Keys, “Dream Lover” is a galactic-grime ballad that is doused in piss and…

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"No this is not the end" crooned The Tallest Man On Earth: Here's one that will excite all the wannabe "folkies"; The Tallest Man On Earth recently emerged from a three year studio hiatus with his new album 

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[Indie]: Hot Chip - Huarache Lights

Grab the strobe lights, its Hot Chip:

It’s been some time since the last Soundbird post, and for that I would like to apologize my faithful followers (if there are any). However, the bird has taken flight once again, and this time with a vengeance.

“Huarache Lights” makes me want to dance, sing, jump, roll, bop, tango and twirl – all of which would replicate the movements of someone who is struggling to consume an extremely hot slice…

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[Indie]: Tobias Jesso Jr. - Without You

Getting sad with Tobias Jesso Jr. is somewhat fun:

If you haven’t listened to the brand spankin’ new solo debut from Canadian melancholic Tobias Jesso Jr. then it’s time to revaluate your musical priorities.

The kid mixes Graham Nash-like vocals with depressing melodies and melodramatic lyricism. What else could you possibly want? It’s not often that someone actually WANTS to be going through a bad break-up, but this album is so sincere that I’ve…

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[Indie]: Will Butler - What I Want

Those Butler boys keep on making Canada proud:

Behold my favourite track from Arcade Fire‘s second Butler Banana Will’s debut album Policy. A lot of different things have been said of Will’s first solo effort, but as usual, beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. I personally love it; Arcade Fire-like riffs dosed in a heaver punk-rock aesthetic, Will shows the world what he brings to the music worlds proverbial table.

It’ll be interesting…

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[Indie]: of Montreal - Monolithic Egress

Why is of Montreal so cool, all the time?

It’s been over a year since I last wrote about psych-pop-rockers of Montreal’s  Lousy With Sylvianbriar and how much I loved it. Now I’m back; the same man talking about the same band, but with even more excitement than the last time around.

Aureate Gloom is the band’s latest adventure into the unvisited musical realm of greatness. Aggressively shaking hints of Bowie obscurity into a pot filled…

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[Interview]: New Swears

We talked to New Swears at a BA Johnston show:

I interviewed New Swears at a BA Johnston show and Scrubar stopped the interview to sell a cigarette for $2

In some circles, BA Johnston needs no introduction. He’s the hardest working musician anyone’s ever seen. He’s this fat bastard who plays tunes off of his discman with titles like “Hobo 4 Life”, “Dirt Mall”, and “Drinking on My Mom’s Dime”. He is the patron saint of Hamilton, Ontario.

The…

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[Indie]: Peter Bjorn and John – Summer Breeze Those Swedish dude's are back in their standard fashion of indie-pop bad-assery. It's been a long time since their "Young Folks" glory days but hey, P,B&J are here to stay - and this creative outlook on the Seals & Crofts classic is enough proof to get OJ off.

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[Indie]: Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes - Shoe Fits

[Indie]: Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes – Shoe Fits

We firmly believe anyone can act confidently for 5 seconds, whether they are friendly firing a bow or macking on a lawn flamingo, and this video truly captures this.

On a more serious note, the “Shoe Fits” has catchy lead keys and a beat you (and everyone in this video) can clap and stomp to. The song stems from a much larger project, the band’s album Civilized Man,which was ranked Amazon.com’s…

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[INTERVIEW]: Bo$quiat Clique

We talked to Hamilton underground rap crew Bo$Quiat Clique about what hip-hop means to them:

I should start by saying that I’m not that familiar with independent hip-hop in the same way that I may know the “indie music scene”. They’re two very different communities, but a lot of it has to do with how one of the two isn’t so much a description of music, but rather an entire culture.

I received a different answer from each member when asking Hamilton rap crew Bo$quiat Clique “What is…

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[Indie]: Purple Hill - Six String All To My Heart

Purple Hill should be heard right now:

Imagine Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers actually had their heartbroken – what the hell would that sound like? Or what if Tom had a younger brother that was pissed off at the world and had a little more punk spirit than his older bro? In all honesty, it would probably sound a lot like Purple Hill.

Underrated Toronto rock & rollers, Purple Hillpossess that musical passion that can only be gained…

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[Indie]: The Dodos - Competition

Dance with the Dodos to "Competition":

Hey y’all. The Dodos just released a new video for the single “Competition” and it’s pretty freaking awesome. Filled with sick, inhumane dance moves that replicate what I like to call my weekly Sunday power-hour-shower, the “Competition” video is original to say the least.

The progressive folk-rock track comes off of their new album Individ and will be played throughout their six-week North…

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[Indie]: Jon Hardy and the Public - Restless City

Jon Hardy and the Public is one our newest favs':

Wow…I am damn excited. Why? Because I just found a band that fulfills every requirement to become an instant favourite of mine. Who is it you may ask? Well it is is John Hardy and the Public, and they have recently released the album Restless City.

I have only been able to find a few tracks off the album, but it is great rock, cool riffs, powering vocals, and simple lyrics. The tunes remind me of

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Milo Greene tells us some "White Lies": Milo Greene released Control on January 27th, and their first single "White Lies" provides a significant shift from their easily forgettable and overdone modern folk sound to a retro 80s/

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[Indie]: Justin Townes Earle - Farther From Me

God-damnit Justin Townes Earle did it again:

Anyone who is the son of Steve Earle and the namesake of Townes Van Zandt is going to make killer songs, which is exactly what Justin Townes Earledoes. His sound? Smooth smooth smooth…just so damn smooth. The opening track to his latest release “Farther From Me” is such an easy listening encapsulating tune you cannot help but nod your head and follow the story he weaves between the perfect steel…

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