Brian Wilson has passed away

Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, has passed away. He was 82 years old. His family announced his passing on Instagram in a statement that reads,

”We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away.

We are at a loss for words right now.

Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving.

We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.

Love & Mercy"

We send our condolences to Brian Wilson’s family, friends, and fans.

Two Pete Shelley albums reissued

Domino Records have reissued two classic electronic albums by Pete Shelley of Buzzcocks. Homospaien and XL1are once again available. The new versions are remastered and feature bonus tracks. They are on CD and vinyl.

ALL to perform in two incarnations at Buddies Fest

ALL will be playing twice at Buddies Fest. The festival runs July 11-13 in Ontario. On July 12, All plays with Scott Reynolds singing. On July 13, All plays with Chad Price singing. Price and Reynolds also do solo sets and it looks like bill stevenson will be backing Snodgrass. You can see the details below.

Dream Nails: “This Is Water”

Dream Nails have released a video for their new song “This Is Water”. The video was directed, edited, and coloured by Marieke Macron. The song is available digitally now via Marshall Records. The band released their album Doom Loop in 2023. Check out the video below.

Witch Fever announce new album, share video for “The Garden”

Witch Fever have announced that they will be releasing their sophomore album. It is called Fevereaten and will be out on October 31 via Music For Nations / Sony. The band has also released a video for their new song “The Garden” which was directed by Joseph Delaney. Witch Fever released their album Congregation in 2022. Check out the video and tracklist below.

The Dirty Nil: “Rock N' Roll Band”

The Dirty Nil have released a new song. It is called “Rock N’ Roll Band” and is off their upcoming record The Lash which will be out on July 25 via Dine Alone Records. The Dirty Nil will be touring Canada in September and will be touring Europe with Spanish Love Songs in October. The Dirty Nil released their album Free Rein To Passions in 2023. Check out the song below.

Polaris Music Prize announces long list

The Polaris Music Prize has announced this year’s long list. The list is made up of 40 Canadian albums which were selected out of 189 records by the 205-person jury. Only Dust Remains by Backxwash, All of your anger is actually shame (and I bet that makes you angry) by Gloin, SORRY IT’S OVER by The OBGMs, Bite Down by Ribbon Skirt, Maintenant James by Population II, RED FUTURE by Snotty Nose Rez Kids, From the Heights of Our Pastureland by Yoo Doo Right, Verbathim by Nemahsis, Dunya by Mustafa, All Wild Things Are Shy by Richard Laviolette, Blurring Time by Bells Larsen, Dan’s Boogie by Destroyer, and Light for the Midnight by Cold Specks are among the albums nominated.

The 10 album short list will be announced on July 10 and the Polaris Gala (where the winner will be announced) will take place on September 16 at Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario. Past winners of the Polaris Music Prize include Jeremy Dutcher, Backxwash, Tanya Tagaq, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and Fucked Up. Check out the video announcing the full list below.

Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra announce album, share “Omfg” video

Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra has announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called Yikes Almighty and will be out on July 18 via Lauren Records. The album was originally shared as a single cassette that was buried in the desert. The band has released a video for their new song “Omfg” which was directed by Patrick VanZandt and Nick La Marca. Check out the video and tracklist below.

Mvll Crimes: “GWEN STVCEY”

Mvll Crimes have released a new song called “GWEN STVCEY”. The song marks the band’s return after a year-long hiatus and is available digitally now. Mvll Crimes will be playing a handful of shows around Ontario this summer including R4A Fest in Toronto on July 11. Mvll Crimes released their live record Sled Island 2023 in 2024 and released their EP YOU EMBVRRVSS ME in 2022. Check out the song and dates below.

Career Woman releases video for “Can You Tell Me?”

Career Woman has released a video for their song “Can You Tell Me?” The song is off their album Lighthouse which was released earlier this month via Lauren Records. Check out the video below.