THE INDIE MACHINE

Edmonton rockers ‘Falklands’ have been around for a few years now. The band has released a couple of EP’s and 7 inches to their credit, with no sign of an album. Until now that is. The 4-piece is set to embark on a cross Canada tour in support of their debut LP, ‘Think About It’. The end of the month will mark the release of the album and the start of a tour which will see them play pretty much every major Canadian city along the way. Check out the incredibly catchy Saint Vinny, the fourth and possibly best track on the album. At just over two and a half minutes this song really packs a punch. Check out Falklands on Myspace for tour dates and more.

Yup, that’s the name of a band folks. A band out of Portland, Oregon who count The Appleseed Cast, Piebald and Murder By Death among their influences. The 5-piece is set to release their new self titled album on October 13th, 2010. The LP was produced by Brandon Eggleston who has also worked with the likes of the Morning Benders, Pelican and the Mountain Goats. You want something different? The band includes a full time a violinist. Not every band can give you that, you know what I’m saying? Check out Birthday Suite for your listening pleasure and download that sucker while you’re at it. AIWLW on Myspace.

Number three in the series of ‘All To All’ remixes is up for grabs courtesy of Broken Social Scene and RCRD LBL. Is this going to go on forever? If so, I’m fine with that. Stream or download it below folks. BSS on Myspace.

Someone recently brought Winnipeg’s ‘Boats’ to my attention and I’m certainly glad they did. This indie pop collective has got a good thing going here with their second studio album, ‘Cannonballs, Cannonballs’. I highly recommend a listen. Check out the incredibly catchy ‘TV Scientist’ here. Boats play The Horseshoe Tavern October 12th with Hot Panda. For Canadian tour dates and more, check them out on Myspace.

Kidstreet hail from the Kitchener/Waterloo region. The electro pop band recently released the ‘X’ EP featuring remixes from Rampue, Panic Bomber and Jeremy Glenn. Enter your email address in the widget below to get ‘X’ for free. If you head over to their Myspace page you can check out some new material along with an incredible remix of ‘Sun’ off Caribou’s new album ‘Swim’. Kidstreet play the Starlight in Waterloo with Gobble Gobble and Land Mammal on September 18th.

Toronto’s Small Sins will be releasing a third studio album September 28th via Arts & Crafts Records. The album, ‘Pot Calls Kettle Black’ will feature the production work of John McIntire of Tortoise fame. If you head over to the Small Sins website you can download the title track courtesy of the band. In addition, check out Myspace to listen to a few of the tracks on the album including the first single, ‘Deja Vu’ featuring K-Os.

UK electronic music producer Gold Panda’s debut album will be released October 12th via Ghostly International. The album will be titled ‘Lucky Shiner’. The first single off the album is ‘Snow And Taxis’ and this my friends is a damn great piece of work. Enter you email address in the box below the album art to download the song for free. Gold Panda on Myspace.

A couple of months back Portland, Oregon’s ‘Housefire’ came up on my radar. The band was in the middle of playing shows around the Pacific Northwest and recording their debut EP. I have some good news for you, as of today the EP is done. Download the first track off the album Mystery Thrill, courtesy of the band. You can catch them live in and around the Portland area later this month. They will also being playing the Promenade Music Festival, in October with the likes of Surfer Blood, The Drums, Frog Eyes and more. For more info and to check out the rest of the EP, head over to Myspace.

Owen Sound’s ‘First Rate People’ have a new song out today called Gentlemen’s Club. The track feature’s Born Ruffians Luke Lalonde on backing vocals. If you thought ‘Girls’ Night’ was good, wait until you hear this sucker. The band has a string of dates coming up in August including a date @ the Electric Eclectics Sound Festival. First Rate People on Myspace.

Black Devils Brigade are a straight up rock n’ roll band. The Toronto foursome have released a handful of demos and are currently working on their debut LP. You can catch them live this Friday night @ Duffys Tavern and again August 7th @ Rancho Relaxo. Check out a couple of their demos, Gemini and The Fire Code.  Be sure to tune in Thursday night between 6 and 8pm for the interview and live session.  For more info on BDB head over to Myspace.