Mr. Substitute's Recommendations: MF DOOM- What's interesting is that I can remember exactly where I was and which song, even the verse that had me instantly enamored with DOOM. Since then, I have listened to anything the late great Daniel Dumile had his metal finger on. DOOM's lyrics are extraterrestrial. His music production is impeccable. … Continue reading Music Shelf’s March Recommendations
Omnigone: “Against The Rest” Review
Review by: Gimpleg If music is the voice of revolution, Omnigone has picked up more than a microphone, they have picked up a megaphone. While other bands remind us why we need to be mad, Omnigone reminds us to stand and fight together. Strength through community- the key message in Omnigone's first album since 2019- … Continue reading Omnigone: “Against The Rest” Review
The Little Stories of Powder Pink & Sweet
Gimpleg had the pleasure of speaking with Powder Pink & Sweet. Together they discussed their name, their writing process, their influences, and so much more! 1 Hello and welcome to music shelf, how are you today? I am well! Thank you! 2. What, exactly, is Powder Pink & Sweet? Where did the band name come … Continue reading The Little Stories of Powder Pink & Sweet
Faintest Idea: “The Road to Sedition” Review
Review by: Gimpleg When Faintest Idea released "Kill em Dead", the first single off of their upcoming The Road to Sedition album, I had never heard of them, despite their excellent 16 years of releasing music and touring all over Europe. Three minutes and eight seconds later, I was scouring their social media and reaching … Continue reading Faintest Idea: “The Road to Sedition” Review
Coolie Ranx: “Days Gone By” Review
Review by: Gimpleg Days Gone By is Coolie Ranx's labor of love debut album to be released under his own name. After 20 years of being the front for The Pilfers, and playing in several other bands, this is the first time he's ventured out to put his own name on a project. The songs … Continue reading Coolie Ranx: “Days Gone By” Review
Music Shelf Review Roundup – 3/24/23
Eggs on Mars - Warm Breakfast https://open.spotify.com/album/01uqLExdCBUl6hHJ0hXJGD?si=Raay4CvjR1SKPtDo8bL6Fw As a fellow food product it is only right that Mustard indulges on Eggs on Mars’s newest album “Warm Breakfast.” Described by Eggs on Mars in our interview as “ a happy record with sad songs, or maybe a sad record with happy songs.” Mustard agrees with this … Continue reading Music Shelf Review Roundup – 3/24/23
Back to Normal with Old Wives
Gimpleg had the pleasure of speaking with Old Wives. Together they discussed their name, the current music scene in Edmonton, their latest album, and so much more! 1 Hello and thank you for joining me on the Music shelf. How are you doing today? Doing great! Just got back from a quick tour in Ontario … Continue reading Back to Normal with Old Wives
Running from Ghouls with Pulses
Gimpleg had the pleasure of speaking with Pulses. Together they discussed their songwriting process, album artwork, ghouls, what is coming next, and so much more! 1 Hello and thanks for joining us at Music Shelf. How are you doing today? Matt: Pretty good! 3 of us are going to see our friends in The Callous … Continue reading Running from Ghouls with Pulses
Music Shelf With Mustard 