Articles by Kaelen Bell

Matty Signs to Lex Records, Announces New Album 'POPS'

PUBLISHED May 15, 2024

Matty — the solo moniker of former BADBADNOTGOOD member Matthew Tavares — has signed to Lex Records and announced a new solo album...

Julia Holter Took Her Music to New Heights in Toronto

Great Hall, May 13

PUBLISHED May 14, 2024

Julia Holter's music is known for its careful intellectualism, a body of work that sometimes requires an open tab or two. Her Monday night...

Mannequin Pussy Brought ASMR Hardcore to Toronto

Concert Hall, May 11

PUBLISHED May 13, 2024

"I have something for your review," Exclaim!'s Online Editor Allie Gregory told me as we spilled onto the street after Mannequin Pussy's Sa...

Nilüfer Yanya Announces North American Tour

PUBLISHED May 13, 2024

Last month, Nilüfer Yanya released her excellent new single (and Exclaim! Staff Pick) "Like I Say (I runaway)," her first piece of new...

Joint Slay Maximized by Every It Girl on Charli XCX’s “360”

PUBLISHED May 10, 2024

Do you like bleached eyebrows? Vaguely catholic imagery? Blown-out digital photos and judgemental glares? Then Charli XCX has the video for...

Animal Collective Announce 'Sung Tongs' 20th Anniversary Reissue and Live Album

PUBLISHED May 9, 2024

Animal Collective have announced a 20th anniversary vinyl repress of their landmark 2004 album 'Sung Tongs'...

Winnipeg's Jamboree Announce New Album 'Summerland,' Share "Systems"

PUBLISHED May 8, 2024

Jamboree — the Winnipeg trio made up of Sky Parenteau, Nick Lavich and Alex Braun — have announced their third album 'Summerland'...

Martha Skye Murphy Announces Debut Album 'Um,' Shares New Song

PUBLISHED May 8, 2024

Martha Skye Murphy has announced her debut album 'Um,' which is set to arrive June 14 via AD 93. Alongside the announcement, Murphy has also...