What’s Really Good: September 1, 2023
The school year is right around the corner. With coursework and a couple jobs lined up for the next eight months or so, it’s highly possible that my activity on
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What’s Really Good: July 7, 2023
Way back in ancient Honey on the Knife times, probably 2020, I compiled a list of releases that I’d been enjoying into an article titled What’s Good. I’m bring it
A Conversation With Blume
The Edmonton music scene is abundant with great artists, but few are as prolific as Blume. The solo project of Arthur Bennell has been on quite the hot streak, having
MP3 Archaeology Vol. 3: Barnard’s Star – Barnard’s Star
We take a look at Barnard’s Star’s self-titled EP, New Zealand indie, shoegaze-electronica fusion, and talk about why repetition is a nice thing for music to contain … Continue readingMP3 Archaeology Vol. 3: Barnard’s Star – Barnard’s Star
Honey on the Knife Radio: Episode 16 (November 1, 2021)
Featuring tracks from Sour Blue, Aasir, Big Cheese, and more … Continue readingHoney on the Knife Radio: Episode 16 (November 1, 2021)
Honey on the Knife Radio: Episode 13 (August 2, 2021)
Listen: TRACKLIST fish in water project – “quake” purchase Musali – “wilt” listen T’ALIIA B. -“THE VICE” purchase Wihtikow – “Karhiio” purchase Funeral Lakes – “Solstice” purchase Ludalloy – “Cerebellum”
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MP3 Archaeology Vol. 1: Summerhouse – Summerhouse EP
Summerhouse by Summerhouse This is the first instalment of MP3 Archaeology: a series in which we unearth underrated underground music of the Internet ages, talk about why they rule, and
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“My Butterflies Won’t Go Away”: The Story of Majesty Crush
In my previous write-up on A.R. Kane, I discussed some of the groups the duo had influenced, including a few notable Black musicians who followed their dive into the creation
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“Going to the Threshold of Creation:” The Story and Legacy of A.R. Kane
When talking about artists who had a huge influence on development of indie music, there are several names that come up recurrently. While some legacies are well documented, there are
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The Moccasingaze of Zoon’s Bleached Wavves: Ethereal Sounds and Real Stories
In 1991, My Bloody Valentine would release Loveless, one of the most celebrated albums in indie rock history. Nearly 30 years later, it is regarded as the pinnacle of the shoegaze genre, and
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