Albums I am currently listening to

Mediaeval Baebes: Undrentide

I recently won a copy of Undrentide off ebay last weekend. I had been missing out on listening to their music, especially that album (which was my very first album by them back in the early 2000's when it first came out). If you have never heard of Mediaeval Baebes, they are an english vocal ensemble who is heavily influenced by the medieval period hence the lyrics and use of classical instruments. The results is heavenly. Anyways, I am so glad that I have a copy of Undrentide in my possession again. The music is wonderful and it just transports me to another world when I listen to it.


Mediaeval Baebes website

Suicide Commando: When Evil Speaks

On my day off from work today, I decided to make a trip down to the Electric Fetus in hopes to find the new Snog and/or Suicide Commando albums. Well I wasn't able to find the new Snog album but I did find the new Suicide Commando album When Evil Speaks. I didn't hesitate for a second and automatically grabbed the album. The version I bought included a bonus disc filled with remixes. As much as I wanted the new Snog album, I am really happy that I bought When Evil Speaks. I was completely blown away by When Evil Speaks. The music was heavy and aggressive as I expected. The remixes really impressed me the most. I loved the bonus remix disc and I don't say that about bonus remix discs very often. Each of the artists really took the time and care to ensure that they didn't ruin the integrity of the song. I definitely think When Evil Speaks will go down as one of my favorite albums of 2013 and certainly as one of the best industrial albums of this year too. Check it out!

Suicide Commando website

The Break Up: The Break Up
While at the Project Pitchfork show last night, I picked up a free copy of The Break Up's demo cd for free. As a big fan of their 2011 release Synthesis,I had to grab their demo along with some other merchandise. If you have heard Synthesis, you would recognize a few of the tracks on their demo CD. They were just remastered for Synthesis. The demo is just as good as Synthesis in my opinion.

The Break Up website

Loreena McKennitt: The Visit

The Visit is the other CD I bought today while at the Electric Fetus. I found a copy for only $0.99. One of the very first Loreena McKennitt songs I have ever heard was "All Souls Night". I believe I had heard it on Cities 97 as a teenager. I had never heard anyone sing like that at the time. Her voice was so beautiful and remains so to me to this very day. I once had a copy of this album but eventually sold it for cash. Now I have a copy of it again and I am happy about it :).

Loreena Mckennitt website

My current favorite songs

Here are my current jams of the moment.

Of course I have to mention (for a second time...lol) "Mata Hari" by Noblesse Oblige. What can I really say? I love this group. I really love their unique sound that they got going, and I especially love the Indian flavor on "Mata Hari". I thank Alfa Matrix for introducing me to Noblesse Oblige on their Absolute Grrrls Manifesto.


Earlier tonight, I came across the name Swarf on Facebook. So I decided to look up Swarf on youtube. Really like what I have heard especially on this track.


Here is another killer track by Swarf.


I think on Friday I am going go down to the Electric Fetus to see if they have the new Snog album in stock. Found a couple of tracks from Babes in Consumerland and loved what I have heard, especially "Apocalypse Fatigue".




I have been listening to the new Helalyn Flowers album constantly. I really adore their cover of 2 Unlimited's "No Limits". It so rocks.


As a big fan of the synthpop group Blume, I have been dying for new material from them. Their new song "Western Rust" is what I have been longing for since their debut album Rise From Grey which was released a few years ago. This band can do no wrong in my opinion.

Noblesse Oblige - Mata Hari

I almost forgot today was the new Noblesse Oblige music video for "Mata Hari" was going to be released to the public.


I am really digging this track from the band's upcoming album Affair of the Heart which comes out on May 24. I pre-ordered my copy via Storming the Base. Definitely check out this excellent band. Their music is really nothing like what I am hearing out of the music scene at the moment.

Imperative Reaction - Siphon EP

In case you haven't seen it yet, Imperative Reaction had dropped a new EP today called Siphon. It is free for download. Enjoy :).

Monday's playlist

It's that time again when I decide on what music I feel like listening to while at work tomorrow. Of course I have to include my newest acquisitions.

Helalyn Flowers: White Me In/Black Me Out

I am so hooked on the new album.



Ayria: Plastic Makes Perfect




Absolute Grrrls Manifesto




Regenerator: Disease




I:Scintilla: Marrow 1




DoublePlusTen: Hourglass




Exitmusic: Passage




Delerium: Poem

Albums I am currently listening to

Noblesse Oblige: In Exile


Noblesse Oblige

After getting hooked on Noblesse Oblige's most recent single "Runaway" last month, I decided I needed to check out their music. I decided on the duo's first album In Exile. I was immediately hooked on the duo's music. It is really hard for me to really describe Noblesse Oblige's sound. There definitely is elements of new wave,dark cabaret, and punk rock thrown into the mix. I think I will let the clips I have posted speak for the group's music. I will say that it is obvious that they don't take themselves too seriously. I detect a sense of playfulness in their music and lyrics rarely heard in a lot of music I listen to nowadays. Anyways here a few clips from the album.






Ayria: Plastic Makes Perfect


Ayria bandcamp page

Yesterday in the mail, I received copies of Ayria's Plastic Makes Perfect and Helalyn Flowers' White Me In, Black Me Out albums. I had pre-ordered the 3 disc version of the album which 2 of them features remixes. While Plastic Makes Perfect is no Debris or Hearts for Bullets (my favorite Ayria albums), Plastic Makes Perfect is still your typically fun Ayria album. All of the songs are bouncy and energetic as one would expect from Jennifer Parkin. What really struck me is how Jennifer Parkin not only just signed a picture card of herself but also the outside and inside of the box case that my CD came in, and not just her John Hancock either. She left a brief yet detailed message for me. I have met a few artists in the scene here and there over the years, of all those artists Jennifer is my favorite. She is the most fan friendly musician I have had the joy of meeting. I hope to get an updated pic of me with Jennifer next week at The Triple Rock for the Project Pitchfork show.

Project Pitchfork with Ayria on May 23

Helalyn Flowers: White Me In, Black Me Out


Helalyn Flowers

I have to admit this is my favorite album right this very second. I am really impressed with the new HF album. In the past, their albums have been uneven with me (i.e some good songs with a bunch of filler) but White Me In, Black Me Out is awesome from start to finish.I ordered the two CD version of White Me In, Black Me Out and I am so glad that I did because they do some kick ass covers of "No Limit" by 2 Unlimited and "Pet Cemetery" by The Ramones on the second disc. On the first disc, there is a killer cover of PJ Harvey's "Rid of Me". The original material on the first disc has really shown me what this band is capable of and that is a great album that is consistent from the first track to the last track. I love how the band blends hard rock with electronica and pop music together to create one cohesive sound, almost like The Birthday Massacre but harder IMHO. I would definitely recommend getting this album, especially the two disc version. The remixes are quite good if I do say so myself.

WTII Records Digital Sampler 2013

Free music :)