By Robin Ianson
The Format’s Dog Problems might just be the best thing to come out of Pheonix since, well, ever. Although the album is short on problems with dogs, it does feature plenty of clever, enjoyable songs. The record is jam-packed with all manner of musical instruments without ever feeling claustrophobic. Every song has a unique feel,… Continue reading Spun: The Format
By Robin Ianson
Nights Like These hail from the state of Tennessee, a place more famous for pumping out country artists than pissed off metal-core bands. On their debut album, The Faithless, they show all the hallmarks of the genre: blisteringly fast songs, grinding guitars and barking, roaring vocals that are currently all the rage in metal. Like… Continue reading Spun: Nights Like These
By Robin Ianson
Tragic Story with Happy Ending is an animated short from Portuguese filmmaker Regina Pessoa. The story centers on a girl who doesn’t fit into her small home town–tragically, she was born with a heart two sizes too small. Despite its outward similarities to a certain holiday favourite, the girl really does have the heart of… Continue reading Film-Fest Preview: Tragic Story with a Happy Ending
By Robin Ianson
A Matter of Life and Death is the legendary Iron Maiden’s 14th studio album, and third since The Air Raid Siren. Although the band has shown a marked improvement since the return of Bruce Dickenson, any dreams that Maiden will ever produce another Number of the Beast are destined to remain fantasies. First off, Life… Continue reading Online-Exclusive Spun: Iron Maiden
By Robin Ianson
Motörhead, one of the hardest bands to ever come out of the land of tea and crumpets is back again to kick your ass with their latest album, Kiss of Death. This is Motörhead’s 26th album, and it’s pretty much the same as the last 25. Not that the consistancy is a bad thing. It’s… Continue reading Spun: Motˆrhead
By Robin Ianson
Best known for their textured, melodramatic songs, the Dears are back with their newest full length, Gang of Losers. This time around they’ve tightened up their sound and improved production to create a more focused album. Some of the quirkiness that helped set them apart from their peers is gone, but the changes have served… Continue reading Spun: The Dears