Music Essentials
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Bitchfest 2024 starts tonight — here are a few bands that are on my radar thanks to this series of shows.
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New music from English Teacher, Marika Hackman and Laura Jane Grace, plus Tanya Tagaq, Chvrches and a classic film soundtrack
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All over the literal map today: Riff Cohen (Israel), Madame Gandhi (US), Glass Beams (Australia), Sofia Kourtesis (Peru/Berlin), Four Tet (England) and Avalanches (also Australia).
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This KEXP interview with Sofia Kourtesis will make her album an even more beautiful listen.
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Toronto(ish) bands moondoggy, Warburton, and Wizards of Osgoode, plus Dead Anyway, The Klittens and Fizz.
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Music that works best in the wee hours, ft. Kat Koan, Hooverphonic, The New Deal (from Toronto), Kruder & Dorfmeister, Interpol and Norah Jones.
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New fire from Sprints, Ontario bands Good Kid, Rusty, Cowboy Junkies, plus REM, GVSB, Eric B. Plus Bob and Doug Mackenzie!
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A wild cover of Bulls on Parade, plus Buju Banton, Panic Shack, DJ Krush, Blondshell, Bully, and an older Toronto track from Petty Victories
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Toronto artists Featurette and Good Kid, plus new music from IDLES and a DJ Shadow throwback
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James Murphy is so good in a support role.
