Hey y'all!
So now I've decided to return to the blogosphere I have thrown myself fully into social media whoredom. That's right, I've got a tumblr, I've got a blog, and now I've got an android phone synced up to a beautiful twitter account. Has this Canmore mountain air gotten to my head?
Anyone who has half a foot in the door of the Canadian music scene must know that the polaris music prize announced its longlist last week. It's chalk full of amazing Canadian artists who are dedicated to the integrity of the album. As part of our journey here at the Mixtape to open up discussions and introduce/remind you of our favourite music I'd like to weigh in to the polaris prize conversations.
Hooded Fang - Album
You know that (usually) douchy guy in the gym who claims his "muscles have muscles"? Well, if the good folks in Hooded Fang claimed that their hooks had hooks I'm not sure they would be lying. With a name borrowed from Mordecia Richler and a sound they categorize as "alt pop/holiday" this Toronto band caught my ears on the Grant Lawrence podcast. This fantastic Album is a jumpy light pop masterpiece in my books. My favourite tunes are "Ghosts" (for it's wicked guitar riff...take that Vampire Weekend! and its mid song snare build up) "Promised Land" (for its backing vocals). Listen - that's an order.
That's all for today. Going to a show @ Communitea here in Canmore. Should be fun! Before I leave though, check out this sometimes hilarious podcast
Mixtape: A homemade music compilation (usually on cassette or CD-R) that contains all your favourite tracks. Often you give such a compilation to the guy or gal of your fancy in hopes that it will help you win their heart. There's no way that girl can say no, I made her the greatest mixtape ever!
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