Tag: Canada
December 8, 2020
Reflescent Tide is one of the first Christian rock bands I heard of way back in the mid 90s. There was a college show out of the University of Illinois that had a DJ that would play all kinds of music I had never heard of. The 3 piece band out of Canada had a 2 cd career.… Continued →
February 3, 2020
Rel McCoy releases new video
Canadian emcee Rel McCoy (formerly RELIC) has released a brand new video for his song “Part of the Plan.” The jazzy track features guest raps by RationaL and lyrics that question religious platitudes during times of doubt and difficulty.
Check out the video here:
https://grownuprap.com/2020/01/30/exclusive-premiere-rel-mccoy-part-of-the-plan-feat-rational-video/
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April 24, 2019
REVIEW : Cruentis - Alpha and Omega
This 5-song EP contains 3 songs of melodic death metal (tracks 2-4) sandwiched in between 2 longer, unusual songs that genre-wise feature a hybrid of nu metal, doom metal and some classical instrumentation. Stylistically, the middle 3 tracks are similar to bands like Pantokrator, World to Ashes and similar melodeath bands (or In Flames and At the Gates from a mainstream perspective), but there is not a huge emphasis on the lead guitar.… Continued →
October 23, 2018
Die-Rek Signs to Illect Recordings
Toronto-based hip-hop artist, Die-Rek, has signed with Illect Recordings. He has been a staple in Canada’s underground scene, so be sure to check out his past work on bandcamp. The emcee and producer had the following to say about the signing:
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October 18, 2018
The Beckoning Post New 10-Minute Song for Streaming
Canadian metallurgic alchemists The Beckoning have posted a new song on for streaming. Mixing progressive, gothic and extreme metal sounds to pleasing results, the track clocks in at a lengthy 10:36! Let’s hope this is a sign of a new album soon.
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September 9, 2018
REVIEW : Outrage AD - New Blood
Having initially formed in 1992 as simply Outrage, the band released 2 independent releases by 1995 when they sadly broke up. Reuniting as the newly-christened Outrage AD in 2013, the band quickly began work on New Blood. On this debut the Canadian band apportion some classic thrash metal, with touches of crossover and groove metal.… Continued →
January 16, 2018
REVIEW : The Beckoning - The Desolation of War
Canadian progressive death metallers The Beckoning have been making noise since 2010. This release combines two earlier demos—Desolate (2014) and War (2012) into one remastered full-length. Truly progressive, this 4-song clocks in at over 29 minutes, making it either a very long EP, or a full-length with only 4 songs, depending on one’s perspective.… Continued →
October 21, 2012
After The Anthems - One By One
Check out the new music video from After The Anthems for their song “One By One”, below.
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August 22, 2012
After The Anthems - Streetlights
Check out the new music video from After The Anthems for their song “Streetlights”, below.
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July 24, 2012
REVIEW : Hearts In Stereo - The 9-5 EP
Check out this review of Hearts In Stereo’s recent EP, “The 9-5 EP”.
June 28, 2012
Hearts In Stereo - Dance Dance
Hearts In Stereo have debuted a new lyric video for their track “Dance Dance”. The track appears on their recent EP , titled The 9-5 EP.
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May 11, 2012
REVIEW : Starfield - The Kingdom
Check out my review of Starfield's latest album, "The Kingdom."
February 13, 2012
To Tell - In Your Eyes
Check out To Tell‘s new video for the track “In Your Eyes”. It is taken from their recent EP, Away from Everything.
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June 21, 2011
INTERVIEW : Kiros
An email interview with Barry MacKichan, singer/bass player of Kiros.
February 28, 2011
REVIEW : After the Anthems - What If the Astronauts Are Lying
This Canadian three-piece brings more straight-up pop punk for fans of Relient K, Cartel, or MxPx. Their new album is free, so give it a listen and let us know what you think!
February 16, 2011
REVIEW : All We Have - Freedom Fighters EP
Yet again, Ontario delivers strong melodies and tight musicianship. All We Have delivers alternative rock for fans of Run Kid Run, Anberlin, or Ace Troubleshooter.
September 7, 2010
REVIEW : Tim Mann - The Dream is Ended; This is The Morning
Worship CDs don't get as much appreciation here as they should. Here is an amazing artist who demonstrates raw worship.
July 31, 2010
INTERVIEW : Ian McIntosh
Read a great interview with Ian McIntosh
June 18, 2010
REVIEW : To Tell - So Much More
Once upon a time, a young man from London (Canada, not UK) wrote an album of love to his soulmate. This is my interpretation of that story.
April 2, 2010
REVIEW : Kristin Nicholls Band - Kristin Nicholls Band EP
Hamilton might be Steeltown Canada, but it's also the home of a very good soft rock band