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50 rising Canadian bands by province to keep on your radar

Canada’s music scene is spread far and wide, but there are a ton of hidden gems throughout the country. From the rainy mountains of British Columbia to the far reaches of the East Coast Atlantic provinces, Canadian musicians are proving their worth while constantly being overshadowed.  Here are 50 up-and-coming Canadian bands who are showing […]

Sparrows - Cold Ground

Sparrows Cold Ground Ottawa quartet Sparrows are no doubt influenced by some of their Canadian emo forefathers—it’s quite easy to pick out elements of Grade, Moneen and Choke on their eight-song debut LP, Cold Ground. But this isn’t mere mimicry; the band hack and slash their way through Daniel Thomson’s ominous lyrics, adding an intensity […]

Song Premiere: Sparrows, "Coffin Fever"

Canada's Sparrows will release their debut LP Cold Ground on July 30 via Broken Heart Records. We have a first listen to the album, which was produced by Jay Maas (Defeater, Polar Bear Club, Title Fight), with its first track, “Coffin Fever.” “We spent a good amount of time on the road over the last […]