Articles by Ian Gormely
Big Red Machine Continue Prioritizing Vibes over Riffs on 'How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last?'
PUBLISHED Aug 25, 2021
Indie rock has had a falling out with the guitar riff. Over the last 15 years, what was once the organizing force behind any kind of guitar...
The Pandemic Changed How Artists Release Music — but Will It Stick Around?
PUBLISHED Jul 12, 2021
The OBGMs entered 2020 with a new record and something to prove. It had been three years since the Toronto-based band released new music an...
Rostam's 'Changephobia' Proves He's Actually Pretty Good at Switching Things Up
PUBLISHED May 31, 2021
Change is hard. If there's anything the past few years have proven, it's that even the threat of upheaval can send anyone into an anxious f...
Joseph Shabason Turns Ambient Jazz into Personal Memoir on 'The Fellowship'
PUBLISHED Apr 29, 2021
Joseph Shabason has spent much of his career in service to others. Whether it's through his work as a member of synthpop group DIANA, sidem...
dad sports Give Everyday Situations Deeper Meaning on 'I AM JUST A BOY LEAVE ME ALONE !!!'
PUBLISHED Mar 24, 2021
Back in the '90s, it was de rigueur for alt-rock Neanderthals to howl about some sort of undefined pain. Though the meaning of their words...
Small Sins Turn Back the Clock on 'Volume II'
PUBLISHED Feb 11, 2021
Getting older sucks. You're slower, you feel out of touch, hangovers hurt more and linger longer. Doors also start closing. Those things yo...
Claud Levels Up While Staying True to Their Bedroom Pop Roots on 'Super Monster'
PUBLISHED Feb 10, 2021
How do you take your music to the next level without losing what made it special in the first place? This is the dilemma faced by any artis...
You Might Not Know Bob Wiseman's Name, but You'll Appreciate His 'Music Lessons'
PUBLISHED Dec 11, 2020
Bob Wiseman has been many things in his long career — founding member of Blue Rodeo, solo artist, experimental musician, sideman and teache...
