Lido Pimienta is known as “Colombian Darling”, she delivers an exotic, collaborative interpretation of music communicating with versatility through, her latest album Color LP. On top of the “pop satanico” genre she experiments her romantic voice on top of electro-beats, analog-synths, Afro- Colombian rhythms and innovative chants. Mueve, gets you moving! Heavy beaten brass, bouncing bass and hip shaking drum beats with pretty pop vocals, the entire track is bumpin! The album is diverse and sways hot and cold, white and black, sharp and fluffy revealing a range of exceptional style. See Lido Pimienta Jan 23th @ Smiling Buddha, an electric time not to be missed!

No left overs here! Get your New Fries on New Year’s Eve @ Tranzac. We can’t get enough from this “freak trio”! They consume you with extreme bebop beat vocals in peaks and bounds that twist, crack and pop…creating a ‘one of a kind’ experience. “Uncle Carmin Cruise Ship Cuba” off their latest EP Fresh Face Forward, has our ears… a bulldozer of sound! It hits you hard with fun-pop, avant-garde vocals perfectly arranged with funky bass lines, tubular bells, scat-sci guitars and drums that can talk. Listen below. Don’t miss these guys in action New Year’s Eve, it’s gonna be one wild time!

Weaves are some funky yummy alphabet soup! An original blend of weird lo-fi hip-pop grunge, a taste we just love! Check out their recipe for “Buttercup” off their latest EP, it’s fantastic! The track lures you in with badass lo-fi vocals, creating an amazing sound that jabbers back and forth to the guitar, drums and bass.  From the first taste of Buttercup I was hooked, so I ate the whole thing and now I just want seconds. The entire EP is an exotic mixture of spice and sound that you must try! Stay tuned in for upcoming shows in the New Year.

Comet Control is tantalizing! This starry-eyed post-metal psych-rock band sends us soaring through the air with their latest single "Blast Magic". The track starts off with growls of chorused guitars that rumble under pretty vocals and blend into sharp, delayed ambient keys that dive into dynamic rhythms of the bass & drums. Let Comet Control take you places! See them Dec 19th @ the Silver Dollar with Wrong Hole, before they take off on their European tour.

Bad Channels takes me on a ride through their latest EP Death Toll. Describing themselves as a 2 piece wasteland band, the EP is a diverse collection of cultures colliding with pop sounds from bubblegum to digital dance beats, snappy fingers and hypnotic looping melodies. Their single Death Toll reminds me of a modern 8O’s beach pop track with power pop bubblegum drum beats and enchanting vocals that echo with an anthem. My favorite track Talk it Out takes a turn with hip-hop swagger and chanting loops that vibrate making you pop a long. See them tonight @ Smiling Buddha. It’s a heavy lineup with the Dirty Frigs, TWIST and Bile Sister.

Enter WHIMM! Re-inventing lo-fi, WHIMM’s listen puts you right in the room! Creative intros followed by taps, slides, pops and echoing vocals creating the ultimate lite wave garage pop rock experience. “Michigan Mustang” their latest single off Wm, comes at you like a rushing train! With a surf-pop guitar riff that starts you off and pans into a clever pop vocal that mirrors brisk fleshy drums. If you around for the holiday’s, see them Dec 28th @ the Smiling Buddha.

The Coyote Kids are an indie rock power-pop band of brothers. They deliver a rhythmically infectious EP “Our Life”. The single “Our Life”  grooves with a smooth pocket, pop vocals and guitars that echo back and forth to each other, creating a memorable narration. The entire EP is wicked! There is something different about a band of brothers, you can hear how tight these guys are, maybe it’s in their DNA! Stay tuned for their upcoming EP “Surf Disco” out this January. Catch them Jan 9th @ the Cavern Bar, can’t wait to hear the new tunes!

Already a collectors item, Terrorista is back with their second release “ROR” Purple Tape in a four cassette single series. This wicked post-post-post punk band rocks us purple with Darren vs Bag and Double Negative. The entire listen is like riding a roller coaster! From the beginning of Darren vs. Bag you are rushed over with the tidal wave of excitement, as if flying down the first drop of a roaring wooden roller coaster, gently coasting into Double Negative, having you screaming the rest of the way. Cant wait for their upcoming release of Blue Tape & Green Tape in the upcoming months.

The Walkervilles…GROOVE! They are smooth, sexy and make your body sway with cool upbeat pop rhythm and blues !  Finishing up their cross Canada tour, catch them @ the Horseshoe this Saturday. What an amazing creative collective of fantastic style from bowties to sleek fine videos. After listening to a bunch of tracks  "No California" really stands out, with an alluring vocal and unforgettable chorus as the the bass and drums pop and slide. Listen below to get your groove on!

Uniquely harmonious and darkly charming , Mountain of Wolves defines a genre of Dark Folk. Telling emotional tales with dapper vocals and diverse blends of nostalgic elements, from reel accordions to glory trumpets, Mountain of Wolves has us listening! Every track is a different story told, ‘Hurt Myself’ is the one to enjoy, it’s more like dark-folk-pop track with killer hooks and a badass passionate vocal. Stayed tuned in…Mountain of Wolves is a collective to watch!

Everything LOWELL! Lowell is a homegrown dynamic pop poet! She incorporates electric arrays of jungle beats, enchanting melodies and trend-setting lyrics that create her unforgettable vibrant persona. Completely hands-on in every aspect of her musical brand, standing out strong, Lowell’s videos are unique pieces of art that conceptualize her over all girl-pop power. Here’s her latest single ‘I Love You Money’, it’s a cheer pop rant anthem with firecracker beats and wolf howls! Don’t miss Lowell Dec 5 @ the Garrison, She is a super talent not to be missed! 

Mixing equal parts of melancholic down tempo and collective psychedelic acid-pop, Doomsquad is like a dark wave basement rave! Just think the Matrix Reloaded dance scene and wooden wind chime of the Woodland elves. Doomsquad creates an exploratory and psychedelic record “Kalaboogie.” At the albums most passive, percussion leads you through a winding forest path that keeps you wondering what you’ll hear next in the thicket beyond. Then you stumble upon a great bonfire that burns effervescent hues of emerald and amethyst as a great tribe of post-punk cheer and pulsating rhythm. If you’re into Grimes, Bishop Morroco, thumb pianos or meditation, then don’t lose out on getting lost in, “Kalaboogie”. See them Friday 11/21 @ Drake Underground.       -Claire Tollman, ‘Brad has a great pair of pants.’