Se7en Sided are a stellar band from Edmonton AB. Their CD Life On Hold was released on September 20, 2011. At that time I was hospitalized and couldn’t even listen the CD until I was released in early October. The 12 song CD is a good progression from their first CD “The Silver Lining. The band had Randor Lin produce and engineer the CD and it was mastered by Charles Carvalho at Joao Carvalho Mastering. I really enjoy this bands’ music as it speaks the truth about how lives are lived – it’s honest music. Not a lot of bands do that – tell it like it is. Straight up music.

From Lethbridge AB are Jesse and the Dandelions, a band of friends who are a musically driven trio, make it sound easy. They have a high energy show and catchy songs that audiences respond to well.

Vancouver/Toronto band The Manvils swirl their magic wands and come up with a brilliant EP called Black Tornado. A video of the song Turpentine gives you an idea about how Mikey and the band see the world and themselves.

2011 was a memorable year for events, festivals and hockey! This year has been full new and exciting things for me! I decided to take myself away a little more from the computer and start attending more events. I have talked to a lot of you on different social media sites and through email but there was never a personal face between us. 2011 was a year that I got to personally meet a lot of you. These are just a few of things that I got to do and some of the events and festivals that I have attended, worked with or organized. It really all started in January…

Gabriel Savage of the Vancouver band THE NICHE who were the Band of the Month with CFOX this past October 2011. There is a lot of buzz about this band because they are a performance based band with terrific music.

Vancouver’s Cupla are making waves among the indie scene in the downtown core. They’ve just finished recording for their new CD (entitled Letters Home).

Vancouver band City of Glass have a new EP out called “The Diving Bell” and they are on tour starting August 12 in Germany and in the UK. If you like indie Canadian dance pop music, you need to check out the tour dates and go see them live…

Edmonton band that has power punk tunes and a solid unit musically release their EP When It Meant Something. Read the interview plus an EP review!

Toronto band The Ruby Spirit are bringing back theatrical rock in a modern way with their 6-song EP “Born Under A Veil”. Watch the video for Tin Can Bees as it’s a live version of the song in an unplugged session.

Toronto band Shoot The Image release their debut CD which was produced by Morrissey guitarist Boz Boorer. This is one sweet CD that you will want to own! This CD is absolutely brilliant. Everything about it – from the performances by all band members, the quality of the production of every song and the mixing/mastering – is by far the best I’ve heard by any band in recent years. These songs are polished and shine like gems in the murky and vast world of Independent Music.

Originally from Columbus OH, this Chicago IL trio of futuristic dance cut throats are always on the edge and pushing the envelope. They’re looking to “trance you out”…..

Jimmy Con of Chicago’s Ghosthouse has released his new EP Drama. Electronic trance music with some fantastic beats. Vocals that are toned out to emphasize the beats of the music

Ghosthouse is a Chicago IL project headed by the infamous Jimmy Con and his tasty beats. Jimmy is a singer/songwriter who makes some mighty fine beats and has dance tracks that are infectious and classy. Original beats, sampled beats mixed with original beats and old school beats make for a fine four song EP. Fashionably Late was produced by Jimmy Con with his musical partner in crime Chuck. They equally share production credits as well as writing the tracks except for a cover by The Monkees.

Halifax Nova Scotia rockers Alert The Medic show that progressive alternative radio-friendly music is good for the soul – and for dancing. Check out this brilliant quartet’s music and you will like what you hear. Video for the haunting ballad “The Weatherman (pt. 2)” is also included for your listening and visual pleasure.

Beady Eye’s new CD is proof that you can rise from the ashes of an old band into a brand new band with stellar rock and roll music which ultimately makes for good time. This is the best Liam Gallagher has sounded in years!