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Bonjay is definitely one of my favorite duo’s to hit the Canadian scene in quite sometime. When you watch them perform it is as though a spell is cast over you. Both Alanna and Pho have a magnetic energy that transcends beyond the music and the beats. Poetry is often lost in translation but for Bonjay, this idea only adds to the unique creativity devised by the duo.

Watch this video on YouTube.

Thank you so much to Bonjay and Basically Brian for the great video!

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The WildWorks Station

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If you love great melodies and catchy indie-rock pop songs, you will love the Parlour Steps. The Vancouver band has been around for nearly a decade and frontman/lead songwriter Caleb Stull intrinsically understands the importance of creating well-formulated songs to appeal to the listeners; you will be humming along before you know it.

Members include:

Caleb Stull (Voice, Guitar)

Julie Bavalis (Voice, Bass)

Rees Haynes (Guitar)

Robert Linton (Drums)

Alison Maira (Voice, Keyboards)

Watch this video on YouTube.

A big thanks to the very sweet Parlour Steps and Basically Brian.

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The WildWorks Station

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Music is often described as the vernacular of the human soul and that’s a perfect description of Silver Starling. Through the genius of Marcus Paquin, his beautiful and equally as talented wife, Marika Anthony-Shaw, passionate drummer, Liam O’Neil, sweet bassist, Peter X and mesmerizing guitarist, Gab Lambert, Silver Starling fronts the stage with a powerful emotion-driven presence. I’m still reeling from their set at Canteen on Saturday, but it wasn’t till later that night I named them my new favorite band of 2009. After witnessing them play Blind live I thought I was going to literally explode with love - what a great band!

Watch this video on YouTube.

A big thanks to everyone who stopped by, Basically Brian, and the beautiful Silver Starling.

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The WildWorks Station

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Before I gush and resemble a teenage girl from 1999 cheering on the Backstreet Boys, I will say this, I am absolutely enamored with Silver Starling. Not to mention, every member is so gracious and kind, and just all around wonderful. Go purchase their self-titled debut now! In the mean time, hold tight because we will be posting videos and reviews within the next couple of days.

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When I first listened to Meadowlark Lemon’s record Twists my thoughts were scattered. There were moments I was thinking Godspeed You Black Emperor meets the Decemberists, and some other times I was blown away by their capabilities of painting an abstract portrait with the semblance of music. The two piece was named after the “clown prince” of the Harlem Globetrotters and stands as the cardinal inspiration behind Meadowlark Five.

On Thursday, just before the full band stopped by for an intimate acoustic set they were involved in a minor car accident due to snowy weather, but they brushed that off their shoulders and performed seamlessly. Meadowlark Five displays a vulnerable eagerness that asserts the continued growth of the band, and a certain willingness to embrace all areas of the creative velocity of a six piece rock band.

Members include:

Clayton Drake (Keyboards, Vocals)

Jonathan Danyliw (Guitar, Vocals, Bass)

Paul Loewenbery (Bass, Vocals, Keyboard)

Matthew Beech (Guitar, Vocals)

Danica Guenette (Vocals)

Steph Duchesne (Drums)

Watch this video on YouTube.

Watch this video on YouTube.

Thank you to all the invitees in attendance, a special thanks to videographer Basically Brian, and of course, Meadowlark Five.

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Bridging the Atlantic

Girl About Otown

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I want to thank everyone who came out yesterday. It was a crazy day in downtown Ottawa - traffic delays, snow and ice, and our beloved guests, Meadowlark Five were involved in a van mishap on the highway.

We will be posting videos and reviews within the next couple of days so stay tuned.

Photo by Joseph Yarmush

Built on the pieces of Montreal indie rock royalty, Chart Attack cites, Silver Starling will be appearing on November 7 at 5 P.M.

Mark your calendars - this will be a treat!

MP3: Ghosts

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Just off their third full-length release, The Hidden Names, the Parlour Steps will be stopping in on November 16 at 6 P.M.

MP3: Little Pieces