Marti Sarbit is amazing. As the singing half of Canadian duo Imaginary Cities, she’s already earning comparisons to Macy Gray and other females with unusual, sultry, powerful, and unforgettable voices.  And deservedly so.  Her delivery is captivating. Her partner in the band, polyinstrumentalist Rusty (The Weakerthans) Maytas is no less talented, crafting hooks and riffs [...]

In retrospect, I can’t believe I gave his 2010 debut mixtape only rank 4. It was the best mixtape of the year, hands down. Here’s what he’s got to say about his new one: I am proud to present “Return Of 4eva” to all my supporters, I took the past year to work on this [...]

Grynch’s Chemistry EP was the third best EP of 2010, and his work last year almost made the list as well. So believe me when I tell you that when I see a new release from this Seattle genius–that’s right, genius–I scoop it up quick fast in a hurry. Timeless is maybe his best yet. [...]

I think you should listen to Nathan Moore’s Dear Puppeteer at least twice.  Because the lyrics are really good, but the first time through it’s hard to notice them over the great guitar work and vocals.  Moore uses his voice like an instrument–just the sound of it, the rising and falling, the whispers and creaks–it’s [...]

I don’t buy a lot of loose issues–I tend to be a wait-for-the-trade kinda guy, ’cause bound volumes are easier to store and more durable, and most of the books I read are more fun in larger arcs.  But there are some titles I read month to month.  These are their stories. This week I [...]

True geeks have already read today’s post about the world of comic books, in which I revealed that several star writers returning to Marvel Comics (Ennis!  Rucka!  Waid!).  But if you prefer your media to move for you, hit the break for the latest on supertoons, TV shows, and flicks, and more, like the new [...]