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The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Share New Single, "My Only"

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 13:47 by karyn

Being a fan of the Pains of Being Pure at Heart is not unlike being a Belle & Sebastian or Smiths fan. It's a twee obsession, where you want to take every song and melody and lyric and stuff them in a rose-scented box that you hide under your bed, avoiding any of the cultish cliches that come along with being a fancier of acts like the Grateful Dead or Steely Dan. It's a personal obsession that isn't inward-looking in any sort of naval gazing way, or shameful, but rather often a peg in your past, your growing up, and your relationships. 

Shabazz Palaces Release Video for "Shine A Light"

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 13:32 by karyn

Seattle’s Shabazz Palaces have been putting out consistently interesting and challenging hip hop records since their debut Black Up back in 2011. The veteran rappers just recently released a pair of albums, Quazarz: Born On A Gangster Star and Quazarz Vs. The Jealous Machines this past month on Sub Pop records -- two albums that defy the wonderfully compelling and thought-provoking expectations the group had previously established with their past work.

Silverchair Let Their Freak Flag Fly

Fri, 08/11/2017 - 11:07 by karyn

When your band’s meteoric rise to fame leaves your fragile teenage identity feeling used up and rattled, what are three lanky Australians to do? Why, embrace their inner freak, of course! Released hot on the heels of their hit debut Frogstomp, 1997’s Freak Show offered a major comedown from Silverchair. It’s a dark record steeped in frontman Daniel Johns’ contemplations on suicide and sickness. It’s also not very good.

Byinabe: Alexis Mini Shopper

Mon, 08/07/2017 - 15:33 by karyn

Where are you going to put your stuff when you have to go to class or a fancy business meeting? The answer lies with Toronto-based design house Byinabe. This is their Alexis Mini Shopper. It takes any outfit from trashy to sassy to classy. Made to order, this bag is more than a bag because it can fit the two most important things you need for class or that fancy business meeting: your laptop and snacks.

 

 

 

Dolorous Jewelry: Brass Chain Fringe Mini Skirt

Thu, 08/03/2017 - 15:20 by karyn

So, you have a skirt. Cool. Good for you. Look at your skirt closely. Put it on. Do a twirl. Dance. But then focus on the skirt again. It’s definitely missing something and that something is the Brass Chain Fringe Mini Skirt from Dolorous Jewelry. You could probably wear this gorgeous piece over leggings or shorts if you wanted to. This item is such a beautiful accessory that you’re going to wonder how you ever lived life without it.

 

 

Frère du Nord: Grey Basketball Shorts

Wed, 08/02/2017 - 14:28 by karyn

Everyone needs a decent pair of basketball shorts. Not because you’re going to be the next Andrew Wiggins but because basketball shorts are comfortable AF. Look, there can be only one Andrew Wiggins and it’s probably not you. Unless you are Andrew Wiggins then holy crap!, good for you for being Andrew Wiggins. Back to these Frère du Nord shorts. They’re cut and sewn in Oshawa and can be worn by anyone. Especially Andrew Wiggins.

 

 

 

Slumberland Records' Real Numbers Release New Single

Wed, 08/02/2017 - 14:13 by karyn

Minneapolis's Real Numbers released their debut album, Wordless Wonder, last fall through the mighty Slumberland Records, and yesterday, in advance of their upcoming American west coast tour, the poppy five-piece have just put out their new single, "Frank Infatuation". A big part of the Real Numbers charm is that they are able to take the best parts of DIY pop music from over the years and distill it into some really wonderfully constructed songs.

New Belle & Sebastian Song Released Today

Fri, 07/28/2017 - 14:22 by karyn

Tomorrow Glasgow's Belle & Sebastian kick off their North American tour at New York's Panorama Festival and today they've released their first new single since 2015. "We Were Beautiful" is everything that fans of the band would clamour for and something that will most definitely pique the interest of newbies. Kicking off with a muted break beat and a melodic bass line before Stuart Murdoch leads off the first verse in his world weary tone. When the chorus kicks in though is when the song really takes off.

Odeyalo: Venice Jumpsuit

Thu, 07/27/2017 - 15:49 by karyn

Odeyalo is a Montreal-based clothing company known for comfort wear that you can dress up. Look at this friggin’ jumpsuit. Gorgeous, right? Doesn’t it make you want to throw it on with a gold and white pair of Adidas Stan Smith’s and a Calvin Klein bralette (any colour works) and hit up a brunch spot with your bestie? Don’t you just want to wear this jumpsuit everywhere and never take it off? Ugh. It hurts not to.

 

 

 

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