Rock and roll has carried its own fair share of clichés and phases throughout the years. Bands come and go while others attempt to regain what they once had. Such is the case with Pearl Jam’s new album ‘Backspacer’. The eleven track release ma...

Every time Modest Mouse releases new music, I always wonder whether this will be their sell-out moment. Will they decide that poppy radio hits a la ‘Float On’ are more desirable than drawn out musical journeys (’Truckers Atlas̵...

Sometimes, I think it’s wrong the method I choose when checking out bands. I generally go to their myspace and listen to a few tracks. However, a lot of the time I review albums and this usually leads to mediocre reviews. Good songs don’t mean g...

Troy Michigan post hardcore geniuses We Came as Romans are in an enviable spot. On the strength of their incredible self released 2008 Dreams EP, WCR signed with Albany’s Equal Vision Records and have now released an immediate album of the year...

Audio Blood is a marketing and publicity company still in it’s infancy and are celebrating their first year anniversary. To help celebrate, they’ve provided with some AWESOME prize packs. Audio Blood has provided a huge role for local talent in Toronto...

Dear Web Sheriff, Fuck You! (it’s a joke for this website I created. writing hilarious/serious/satirical pieces in the same format) Screw You! This has been the 2nd time in a month where AWmusic has been shut down and for that I apologize. It’s just...

Toronto-raised rapper k-os is, according to his website, “a genuine neo-crossover rap n’ roller.” He combines multiple genres to create his own funky, unique hip-hop sound. I first caught wind of him when I stumbled upon a single from Yes!, his...

The Love Language are a band out of North Carolina that I was actually recommended me to some months ago by members of BloodyElbow (an MMA site I happen to frequent). While it take some months for me to pick up their album, it’s been clear that most...