Second Spring • 2023 Fan Wu enumerates unnameable infinity over ambient done on touch The Ten Thousand Things without dependency. touch The Ten Thousand Things without dependency by Fan Wu Reading the description of Fan Wu’s album touch The Ten Thousand Things without dependency, I’m struck by the conscious play of taxonomies. Fan Wu and his collaborators have created an unapologetically sprawling seven-track ambient album. An undulating drone is punctuated by Wu’s spoken word, as his mantric poetry, touching on “qigong, morning talks on gut health, the Chaotic Blob fable in the Zhuangzi ..read more

Basement Revolver We’ve hit 80 episodes, and the final one for Season 4! Closing the season off is Chrisy Hurn of Basement Revolver, who goes 20 or 20 on pumping out new music, knowing when to reach out for help, and having a cone on your head. Thanks for checking out DOMINIONATED We rely on reader support to keep delivering Canadian music conversations like the one you’re reading. Become a supporter and help keep DOMINIONATED’s conversations going. JOIN NOW The post 20 or 20 Ep 080: Basement Revolver appeared first on DOMINIONATED ..read more

Next Door Records • 2024 On their latest EP, poolblood exists in the liminal space between conviction and suggestion, delivering heartfelt vocals. theres_plenty_of_music_to_go_around.zip by poolblood Maryam Said of poolblood exists in the liminal space between conviction and suggestion, delivering heartfelt vocals with an air of casualty. Following mole, their 2023 full-length album release, theres_plenty_of_music_to_go_around.zip is a short and sweet EP, a natural continuation of their growing momentum. “wringer” is emotional, persistent and exploratory in how it evolves from its simple b ..read more

Danté Ravenhearst As we near the end of Season 3, we ramp up the fun with Danté Ravenhearst, who goes 20 or 20 discussing past lives, obscure facts, weird sleeping habits and of course, Dante’s Inferno. Thanks for checking out DOMINIONATED We rely on reader support to keep delivering Canadian music conversations like the one you’re reading. Become a supporter and help keep DOMINIONATED’s conversations going. JOIN NOW The post 20 or 20 Ep 079: Danté Ravenhearst appeared first on DOMINIONATED ..read more

Self-released • 2024 Funeral Lakes reminds us of the consequences of unchecked colonialism and the urgent need for reconciliation with North American Martyrs. North American Martyrs by Funeral Lakes How can I, as an immigrant who arrived in Canada in 2004, find peace in a country that was stolen? For years, this question has rattled my mind, and I have found myself wrestling with my place in so-called Canada and what it means to reconcile that divide. Listening to the latest Funeral Lakes album, North American Martyrs, struck me deeply, weaving together themes of displacement, identity, ca ..read more

Big Fancy Torch & Twang Vol. 13: April 9, 2024 Big Fancy & The Shiddy Cowboys – “I Guess I’ll Just Go (F*ck Myself)” The Western Thistles – “Season or a Dime” Hannah Harlacher – “Dog Day” Warburton (feat. Julie Meunier) – “I Didn’t Know” Ness Nöst – “Maid 4 U” Myriam Gendron – “Long Way Home” Oddeline – “Mercury Ascendant” First & Smoke – “Qu’allons-nous faire” Phyllis Sinclair – “If I Were a Bird” Victoria Lord (feat. Éric Goulet) – “Je roule” Dom Louis – “Honest Love” John Southworth – “So Glad It’s Finally Spring” Stream this episode of Torch & Twang on Mixcloud. Lov ..read more

The DOMINIONATED Newsletter is a monthly(ish) round-up of music and creativity from across the country, bringing reviews and recommendations from our writers right to your inbox. Enter your email address below to subscribe now. The actual written reviews might be mini, but these mighty fine releases are more than worthy of your time, attention, and support.Bad Egg, Century Egg ♫ Listen On their new EP, Century Egg, Southern Ontario-based hardcore punks Bad Egg take all the hallmarks of the genre—genius use of samples from TV shows, movies, and songs (keep an ear peeled for one of the most s ..read more

The DOMINIONATED Newsletter is a monthly(ish) round-up of music and creativity from across the country, bringing reviews and recommendations from our writers right to your inbox. Enter your email address below to subscribe now. The actual written reviews might be mini, but these mighty fine releases are more than worthy of your time, attention, and support.Farser, “Back to My Memories” ♫ Listen There’s an inherent warmth and dreaminess to the debut single from Farser (Fez Gielen of Maybel) that fits in perfectly with the waves of nostalgia a title like this can bring. Over soft keys and gui ..read more

Brutal Youth The Reservoir 006: April 02, 2024 UZU – “Mada Hadeth” Iron Moose – “Killdozer” Brutal Youth – “Egg Sucking Dog” Book Buddies – “Neon” Matty Grace – “i (blocked)” Basque – “Concentrate Thoughts, Soften” Excited to Die – “Toxic Interests” Pro Wrestling The Band – “Came Out Swinging” Wise Guise – “Neon God” Angry Spells – “Whatever Feels Good” Gaijin Smash – “FTW” The Creepshow – “Blood Blood Blood” Death Cassette – “Trapped” Psychbike – “Evaded” Doghouse Rose – “Rising” Stream this episode of The Reservoir on Mixcloud. Loving The Reservoir? Listen to it as a perpetual Spotif ..read more

Dana Gavanski Dana Gavanski goes 20 or 20, talking about creepy dolls, feeling uncomfortable, encounters with strangers, living in London and the classic show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Thanks for checking out DOMINIONATED We rely on reader support to keep delivering Canadian music conversations like the one you’re reading. Become a supporter and help keep DOMINIONATED’s conversations going. JOIN NOW The post 20 or 20 Ep 078: Dana Gavanski appeared first on DOMINIONATED ..read more