September 1st, 2010
From the diocese of Aaron Levin:
On (possibly) their last release, PiG drill into a heady mix of miscreant-skiddery and Lorca-era Tim Buckley. It’s sundown at the crest of oblivion and PiG remain defiant, twisting the threads of their home-brewed, basement psychedelia for your voyeuristic pleasure. Their spastic death-punk has fermented into an outerworld sonomoly; a dialectic entombed by Matt Samways’ fearless mantra. “Tragic Venus”‘ piercing bass and shimmering clamour populate your neural pathways with the lysergic elements required to process the droning “Imminent Deity.” This new, indivisible sound is surrounded with “Outro”‘s industrial racket and solidifies their shrine within Canada’s fringe vortex. PiG remain a huge inspiration for Weird Canada. For that, and so much more, we will miss them dearly. XOXOGRIPXOXO.
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PiG – Tragic Venus
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PiG – Immanent Deity
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PiG – Outro
File under: aaron levin // campaign for infinity // death // metal // psych // punk
Categoria!! New Canadiana :: cassette :: nova scotia | 3 Comments »
August 30th, 2010
From the eternal folly of Aaron Levin:
These lo-bit atonal HFX-heavyweights return with another chaotic excursion into audactic nullity. Wailing saxophones pierce through the murky guitar shredding as gravitrons of distortion warp every sinusoidal tendency; it’s an ear-biting display of The Ether’s magnetic live show, no simple feat for a five piece using every noise-making machine known to humankind. Their deconstructed blues number (“I Need You”) is unsane. Another superb die-cut from the folks at Patente. MUSTGRIP.
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The Ether – I Need You
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The Ether – Hustling Myself
File under: aaron levin // free // halifax // lo-fi // patente // punk // weird punk
Categoria!! New Canadiana :: compact disc :: nova scotia | 1 Comment »
August 27th, 2010
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Induced Labour
Induced Labour
(Self Released)
Toronto, ON
::web/sounds::
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From the forced pregnancy of Aaron Levin:
Frenetic, heavy, and relentless art-punk from Toronto featuring the gif-conjuring shrieking of illustrator and Weird Canada logo-creator Leslie Predy. Induced Labour’s debut c4 (!!) is a pulverizing tour through cassette-hell; a face-smashing, ankle-snapping, crouton-crushing puke-punk heaven. Gorge yourself in the glory of their ritual.
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Induced Labour – All Flesh is Grass
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Induced Labour – Reality Breakdown [No Trend cover]
File under: aaron levin // art-punk // hardcore // leslie predy // punk
Categoria!! New Canadiana :: cassette :: ontario | 3 Comments »
August 25th, 2010
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King-Beezz
Found and Lost b/w Now
(Quality)
Edmonton, AB
Originally Released: 1966
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From the Lost and Found of Aaron Levin:
The King-Beezz’s third single is the toughest polyvinyl artifact from Edmonton. “Now”‘s snarling, wrangled guitar leads, put-me-down harmonies, and screaming, postured ad-libs trash every punk archetype in the purest teenage pursuit of attitude. On the A-Side, “Found and Lost”‘s jangly, loner lament, bass-walkery and bedroom percussion craft a brilliant bizarro pop-psych excursion into the recesses of vintage fringe culture. Just ridiculous stuff. ‘Twas the bees-knees (!) finding a copy complete with the glorious Quality company sleeve. A full history of the King-Beezz can be found here.
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King-Beezz – Found and Lost
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King-Beezz – Now
File under: 1966 // aaron levin // garage-punk // pop // pop-psych // psych // punk
Categoria!! 7" :: Departures Revisited :: alberta | 1 Comment »
August 19th, 2010
From the ate too many chocolate bars of Aaron Levin:
Young Governor soars to anthemic heights on this six minute post-pizza buffet. Its jangly rhythm bursts with gusto, jamming the radio glam treachery of cult heros into a reverb-soaked elucidation. This day-time special is crafted for all your teenage fantasies; let it seep into your pores and shake the foundation of your pubescent ethos. A fantastic voyage into 80s pop-punk anthemy. Hand-cut lathe on “pizza glass” by Scotch Tapes. Sounds rad at both speeds. Eat it up!
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Young Governor – Pizza Face
File under: fucked up // indie // lathe // pop-punk // punk // scotch tapes // young governor
Categoria!! New Canadiana :: lathe :: ontario | 4 Comments »
August 5th, 2010
From the disgusted mind of Aaron Levin:
The latest diamond-tip offering from Edmonton’s autarchic trio is a convergence of the varied streams binding their sound. Their wilding drummer grips the mic for “Bent Brain,” a searing foray into classic punk riffery (complete with anthemic, pit-grinding chorus), while the scalding mellowness of bass-face Sagar pierces through “Friends With Money.” The whole spectrum is collected in “Disgust,” which just happens to contain an over-the-top classique rock solo. Another brilliant travelogue into the adjective-rock cosmos. ?GRIP(to infinity).
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Outdoor Miners – Bent Brain
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Outdoor Miners – Friends With Money
File under: aaron levin // indie // pop echo // punk // rock
Categoria!! 7" :: New Canadiana :: alberta | 5 Comments »
August 3rd, 2010
From the televised meanderings of Aaron Levin:
Bursting through the basement murk of their last string of releases, Vancouver’s blistering two-piece have finally captured their bludgeoning low-end jabs with brilliant fidelity. Let the blaring rapid-snap ferocity course through your body as Andrea’s shrieks peel wigs and burn minds; it’s ritual time in the realm of dualic fringe and we’re all invited to the party. Check your mind at the door, lay your ears at their alter and praise the new queen of shred.
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Nü Sensae – Night Talker
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Nü Sensae – Skull Mecca
File under: 90s // aaron levin // nominal records // punk
Categoria!! 12" :: New Canadiana :: british columbia | 2 Comments »
July 27th, 2010
From the blue-label rarity of James Goddard:
There is the music – loud, thrashed out, punk descended, riff heavy tunes held together by cacophonous percussion and throat tearing vocals. Then there is the politics – re-appropriating pejorative terms for female anatomy and sex acts, a jaded DIY nihilism, and the revolutionary potential of punk itself. There is the A Side – Halifax’s critic-baiting, charcuterie-themed, absurdist fem-core four piece Meat Curtains. Then there is the B Side – Vancouver’s sex-positive, weird punk, all-stars. There is…you’re still reading this crap? You should probably listen to the fuckin’ traxxx. Now. It’s imperative.
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Meat Curtains – Dead Dog
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Pompoir – Side B [excerpt]
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Meat Curtains – Get Rebel
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Meat Curtains – Pepperoni Ghost
File under: 90s // grunge // isolated now waves // james goddard // lo-fi // punk
Categoria!! New Canadiana :: british columbia :: cassette :: nova scotia | 1 Comment »
July 15th, 2010
From the freed mind of Aaron Levin:
Swagger along the cresting death wave as the latest synthetic offering from Ottawa’s Holy Cobras prefabricates our lost dimensions. The freakbeat wastoids continue to push the anthrax envelope and engulf listeners in their near-death sonic perturbation. Let the rush of their lysergic prowess flow as Feed Yr Head‘s droning rhythms pace the polyvinyl groove and ignite the mind’s inner druid. Highly recommended for readers tuned into the third speaker. Self-titled by design.
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Holy Cobras – Feed Yr Head
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Holy Cobras – May You Be Free To Roam
File under: aaron levin // druid // poncho // psych // punk // telephone explosion records
Categoria!! 7" :: New Canadiana :: ontario | 3 Comments »
July 9th, 2010
From the crime sprees of Aaron Levin:
Southern Alberta’s hilly wasteland continues to explode with Fist City’s anamorphosis from the pop spectrum. Their twin-shriek phenomenon bludgeons us with searing, distorted leads, rolling bass lines, and a bewildering catchiness that has become their harmonic core. Fist City’s debut single is a brilliant sortie from the disempowered rurality of Alberta, charging forward into instant hit and pop satisfaction. Limited to 99-copies and available to Wyrd Alberta patrons exclusively, the 7″ will luckily be rereleased owing to an epic pressing flaw on the b-side. Recommended grippage.
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Fist City – Queen of the Slugs
File under: 99 sevens // aaron levin // garage // lethbridge // lo-fi // mammoth cave recordings // paul lawton // pop // pop echo // punk
Categoria!! 7" :: New Canadiana :: alberta | 2 Comments »
