Carolyn Mark is goofy. Carolyn Mark is tipsy. Carolyn Mark is a charismatic firecracker with a heart of gold. It’s no wonder she’s a folk festival favourite as she battles heartaches and hangovers with a healthy dose of humor. Armed with nothing b [less]

When you get compared, in the same breath, to everything from Daniel Johnson to the Talking Heads, you know you have a sound that's hard to pin down. Since their formation during the particularly chilly winter of 2006, the members of Hot Panda (Magha [less]

Immaculate Machine is an indie-rock band that lives on an island. In order to be able to travel freely to and from their geographically isolated homeland, they have made a rock album. This album is called Immaculate Machine's Fables. It is a series of [less]

You may already know Larissa from her stunning vocal and songwriting contributions to previous Mint releases from P:ano and The Choir Practice. After working with these groups, defined by their strengths as ensembles, she's now taking centre stage wit [less]

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The Ramblin' Ambassadors were formed on a dare when a local promoter challenged guitarist Brent J. Cooper (of surf-punkers Huevos Rancheros) to fill an upcoming opening slot. Brent recruited bassist Scott Nickless and drummer Tyler Pickering to comple [less]

In our current cluttered musical climate, The Awkward Stage’s upcoming sophomore record, Slimming Mirrors, Flattering Lights is an audiophile’s oasis where the band successfully combines clever lyrics and courageous arrangements into 12 brilliant  [less]