Music
Fred Eaglesmith is one of Canada's most recognized folk icons. He's a dedicated disciple of a way of life that refuses to die. His discography is decorated with songs about the down-and-out, death, trains and tiresome travel. This year, Fred tours extensively with the aptly-named Tin Can Caravan.
Nicholas Thorburn of Islands hasn't always been candid. As a morbid merrymaker in The Unicorns, his delightful dark songwriting was buried of silly skeleton metaphors. When the band dissolved, Thorburn started multiple projects every year. Each band played a different genre.
Someone is smiling down on Emma-Lee. The Toronto singer-songwriter has recovered from two vocal cord operations since 2006, yet her voice remains unhindered. In an age where pop-soul songstress Adele wins big at the Grammys, Emma-Lee fits right in. This may be her sophomore full-length but her dynamic with collaborators suggests a friendly level of professionalism.
Album Review: Van Halen - A Different Kind of Truth
Posted by: S.P. Young • February 10, 2012 @ 7:03pm
After all the countless years of drama, Van Halen finally managed to hold on to a lead singer long enough to release a new full-length studio album. This would be a full blown reunion, if not for the absence of former bassist, Michael Anthony. In his place, is Wolfgang Van Halen, Eddie's son.
The Holidays are often a time for tradition.
Trying to get into the holiday spirit? Music is one of the great natural mood changers.
I don't write reviews often, so let me fall back on the very basics of writing, i.e. making a concise statement that covers my basic thoughts and then expanding upon it.
So, to put it simply, Lady Antebellum's latest release, Own the Night, is fantastic.
Bono & the Edge join others in saluting 10 years of the Clinton Foundation (VIDEO)
Posted by: Paul Little • October 17, 2011 @ 11:40pm
We don't post a lot of third-party content on ShowbizMonkeys.com -- chances are, if it's out there for anyone to post, you've probably already seen it before even visiting our site.
Interview: Matt Layzell of Canadian roots-rock band The Matinée
Posted by: Mark McLeod • September 7, 2011 @ 11:03pm
Earlier this past year, I caught up with Vancouver music producer Jonathon Fluevog as he was preparing the first Vogville Day and Night Festival, which happened at Vancouver's Alpen Club. One of the acts on the bill was Coquitlam-based The Matinée.
Interview: Corey Allan Hawkins of Vancouver rock band Azimyth
Posted by: Mark McLeod • August 15, 2011 @ 8:31pm
Chances are, if you're not from Vancouver, you haven't heard of the band Azimyth.
A beatboxer headlining shows at comedy festivals? That may seem a bit odd. However, once you see Beardyman (aka Darren Foreman) perform, you realize that the former back-to-back UK Beatboxing Champion manages to bring a lot comedy into his set. Much like U.S.
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