Articles by Alex Hudson

Dan Mangan Announces Fall Acoustic Tour

PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2024

Dan Mangan has announced a run of solo tour dates as he shares a demo for his recent single "Find New Ways."The fall run lasts for a little...

PONY's "Freezer" Is Impeccable '90s Cosplay

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PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2024

Toronto duo PONY specialize in grungry, very '90s alt-pop — and new single "Freezer" is a perfect example of them doing exactly what they d...

A.C. Newman's 'The Slow Wonder' Turns 20: The Understated Masterpiece of the Canadian Indie Boom

PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2024

In the aughts, the Canadian indie world abounded with maximalist collectives: Broken Social Scene in Toronto, Arcade Fire in Montreal...

Ron Howard Reveals How He Was Accidentally Forced to Be Narrator on 'Arrested Development'

PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2024

The first couple of seasons of 'Arrested Development' are some of the most hilarious and influential seasons of a sitcom ever, and that's...

Toronto Proto-Punk Trailblazers the Scenics Celebrated with Reissue, Share Video for "New Part in Town"

PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2024

Lost-lost Toronto proto-punks the Scenics have been revived in recent years by a reissue campaign that has included the Light in the Attic...

Cadence Weapon Celebrates the Edmonton Oilers Making the Stanley Cup Final with New Version of "Connor McDavid"

PUBLISHED Jun 5, 2024

Back in 2017, Cadence Weapon celebrated the Edmonton Oilers' star player with a single simply titled "Connor McDavid." Now, with the Oilers...

illuminati hotties Announce 'POWER' LP, Share "Didn't"

PUBLISHED Jun 5, 2024

Pop rock songwriter and producer Sarah Tudzin has announced her new album as illuminati hotties. 'POWER' is out on August 23 through...

The Jesus Lizard Return with First New Album in 26 Years

PUBLISHED Jun 5, 2024

Noise rock icons the Jesus Lizard have announced their first new album in 26 years. 'Rack' will be out on September 13 through Ipecac...