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SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: TOMMY SOLO AND FRIENDS – PASSENGERS AND MESSENGERS
SPILL NEW MUSIC: FOUNDING BUTCHER BABIES VOCALIST CARLA HARVEY DEBUTS MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW EP TRACK ...
SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE – ALIVE IN THE CATACOMBS
SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: XOL MEISSNER – EXCESS OF LOSS
SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD – PHANTOM ISLAND
SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: NORMAN GREENBAUM – SPIRIT IN THE SKY
SPILL ALBUM PREMIERE: FERNANDO’S EYES – CENTER OF YOUR WORLD
SPILL NEWS: SOCCER MOMMY RELEASES ‘EVERGREEN (STRIPPED)’ EP | GLOBAL TOUR CONTINUES IN AUS...
SPILL NEWS: BUSH ENTER “THE LAND OF MILK AND HONEY” WITH NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO RELEASE | TOUR DATES
SPILL NEWS: YUKON BLONDE ANNOUNCE FRIENDSHIP & ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FALL TOUR | TICKETS ON S...
SPILL NEW MUSIC: PORTUGAL. THE MAN SURPRISE EP ‘ULU SELECTS VOL #2’ OUT NOW ON KNIK
SPILL NEWS: GEORGIA HARMER ANNOUNCES NEW LP ‘EYE OF THE STORM’ ON ARTS & CRAFTS | SHA...
SPILL NEW MUSIC: INDUSTRIAL ROCK ACT 16VOLT’S 1993 DEBUT ‘WISDOM’ LP REISSUED VIA ME...
SPILL NEWS: THE DANDY WARHOLS AND KULA SHAKER HIT THE ROAD TOGETHER THIS FALL
FOUNDING BUTCHER BABIES VOCALIST CARLA HARVEY DEBUTS MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW EP TRACK “HELL OR HOLLYWOOD” FEATURING ZAKK WYLDE MEGAFORCE RECORDS “Hell or Hollywood,” the brand new music video from Carla Harvey’s upcoming project, [...]
FERNANDO’S EYES – CENTER OF YOUR WORLD A SPILL EXCLUSIVE ALBUM PREMIERE Fernando Honorato, the acclaimed singer and songwriter of Swedish post-punk band Principe Valiente, will release his debut solo album Center of Your World on [...]
PORTUGAL. THE MAN SURPRISE EP ULU SELECTS VOL #2 OUT NOW KNIK Indie favorites Portugal. The Man are back with the surprise EP uLu Selects Vol #2, out now on KNIK. Arriving on the heels of their recent collab track “Glide” with the [...]
INDUSTRIAL ROCK ACT 16VOLT’S 1993 DEBUT WISDOM LP REISSUED | BRAND NEW ALBUM OUT IN SUMMER 2025 METROPOLIS RECORDS With roots dating back to the early days of the industrial rock genre, 16Volt have been successfully crossing over into [...]
SOFTCULT w/ SHE’S GREEN @ THE MOD CLUB, TORONTO MAY 30, 2025 Softcult’s return to the stage with support from She’s Green wasn’t just a gig, it was a layered and emotionally resonant experience that unfolded like a dream tinged with [...]
PIERCE THE VEIL w/ SLEEPING WITH SIRENS & BEACH WEATHER @ BUDWEISER STAGE, TORONTO MAY 28, 2025 It’s not often you leave a show feeling like you just lived through a full-blown experience rather than just a concert but that’s exactly what [...]
MOVEMENT MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 @ HART PLAZA, DETROIT DJ CENT MAY 26, 2025 DJ Cent is an important Detroit-based DJ known for her electrifying blends of ghetto tech, house, bass, and club music. A staple in the city’s underground scene, she has [...]
MOVEMENT MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 @ HART PLAZA, DETROIT QURL MAY 26, 2025 Qurl (Queen Under Radiant Light) is a rising DJ and producer from Detroit, Michigan, known for her genre-spanning sets. A regular on Detroit’s club and festival [...]
SPILL FEATURE: BEAUTY’S PRIDE IS LOVE – A CONVERSATION WITH LUKE LALONDE OF BORN RUFFIANS
BEAUTY’S PRIDE IS LOVE A CONVERSATION WITH LUKE LALONDE OF BORN RUFFIANS Since breaking out with their debut album, Red, Yellow & Blue, Born Ruffians has been one of Canada’s best indie rock bands. Born Ruffians create [...]
SPILL FEATURE: CRY LIGHTLY, TWILIGHTLY, DIE BRIGHTLY – A CONVERSATION WITH NAD SYLVAN
CRY LIGHTLY, TWILIGHTLY, DIE BRIGHTLY A CONVERSATION WITH NAD SYLVAN Nad Sylvan has been making music professionally for four decades, and has released numerous solo albums, while also working with other artists, most notably Steve Hackett. [...]
SPILL BOOK REVIEW: DAVID J HASKINS – RHAPSODY, THRENODY & PRAYER
DAVID J HASKINS – RHAPSODY, THRENODY & PRAYER FONOGRAPH MEDIA BOOK REVIEW BY AARON BADGLEY Rhapsody, Threnody & Prayer is a short book of poetry by former Bauhaus/Love And Rockets bassist David J. Out of respect, and in honour of [...]
SPILL FEATURE: THE FREEDOM TO EXPLORE CRAZY RECORDING STUFF – A CONVERSATION WITH ASHER CASE AND ISAAC LOWENSTEIN OF LIFEGUARD
THE FREEDOM TO EXPLORE CRAZY RECORDING STUFF A CONVERSATION WITH ASHER CASE AND ISAAC LOWENSTEIN OF LIFEGUARD Lifeguard, the Chicago rock trio consisting of Asher Case, Isaac Lowenstein, and Kai Slater, is one of the most exciting new bands. [...]
SPILL FEATURE: RUN FAST, JUMP HIGH, EAT ALL YOUR GREENS – A CONVERSATION WITH JOSÉ PASILLAS OF INCUBUS
RUN FAST, JUMP HIGH, EAT ALL YOUR GREENS A CONVERSATION WITH JOSÉ PASILLAS OF INCUBUS While Incubus has seen changes in its lineup over the years, there remains a unique energy that continues to define the band—both in the studio and on stage. [...]
SPILL FEATURE: RIGHTEOUS RAGE ON ONE SIDE AND CALMNESS AND GENTLENESS ON THE OTHER – A CONVERSATION WITH MERCEDES ARN-HORN OF SOFTCULT
RIGHTEOUS RAGE ON ONE SIDE AND CALMNESS AND GENTLENESS ON THE OTHER A CONVERSATION WITH MERCEDES ARN-HORN OF SOFTCULT If we thought Grunge was left behind in the ’90s, we were seriously mistaken. While it’s true that Kurt Cobain is widely [...]
SPILL FEATURE: SAVE THE RETRO – A CONVERSATION WITH MANCHESTER’S RETRO BAR OWNER MARK ARMOR
SAVE THE RETRO A CONVERSATION WITH MANCHESTER’S RETRO BAR OWNER MARK ARMOR This July, roughly a quarter of a million Oasis fans, over four days, will make a pilgrimage to Manchester to see the resurrection of a band thought long dead. [...]
SPILL FEATURE: SON OF GLEN – A CONVERSATION WITH JAKKO M. JAKSZYK
SON OF GLEN A CONVERSATION WITH JAKKO M. JAKSZYK I have been a fan of Jakko M. Jakszyk for a very long time. From his stylish solo albums, to his work with Robert Fripp (and Mel Collins) to being a member of King Crimson. I have been a fan. [...]
SPILL FEATURE: THREE DAYS, TEN SONGS – A CONVERSATION WITH CLOSE ENEMIES
THREE DAYS, TEN SONGS A CONVERSATION WITH CLOSE ENEMIES Formed in 2023, Close Enemies sound like a lost gem from the bygone era of rock’s golden age. With a distinctly ‘70s vibe, the band consists of Chasen Hampton (The Party), Trace Foster, [...]
SPILL FILM REVIEW: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE – ALIVE IN THE CATACOMBS (THEATRICAL SCREENING @ THE ROYAL CINEMA, TORONTO)
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE – ALIVE IN THE CATACOMBS (THEATRICAL SCREENING @ THE ROYAL CINEMA, TORONTO) MATADOR RECORDS JUNE 3, 2025 Nearly two decades ago, upon first visiting The Paris Catacombs, Josh Homme had dreamed of performing within [...]
SPILL FEATURE: I LIKE HEARING SOMEBODY ELSE’S IDEAS OF WHAT A SONG COULD BE – A CONVERSATION WITH PETER HOLMSTRÖM OF THE DANDY WARHOLS
I LIKE HEARING SOMEBODY ELSE’S IDEAS OF WHAT A SONG COULD BE A CONVERSATION WITH PETER HOLMSTRÖM OF THE DANDY WARHOLS Alternative rockers The Dandy Warhols had a string of successful hit songs in the late ’90s and early 2000s, such as [...]
SPILL FEATURE: WAKING UP – A CONVERSATION WITH KEITH WALLEN OF BREAKING BENJAMIN
WAKING UP A CONVERSATION WITH KEITH WALLEN OF BREAKING BENJAMIN Reflecting on bands that have indelibly shaped the rock music landscape, Breaking Benjamin emerges as a timeless luminary, evoking a sense of nostalgia for many fans. Formed in 1999 [...]
SPILL FEATURE: WHEN THERE IS NO PLEASURE IN THIS ANYMORE, IT IS TIME TO CALL IT A DAY – A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN WELLBY OF LAST TOURIST
WHEN THERE IS NO PLEASURE IN THIS ANYMORE, IT IS TIME TO CALL IT A DAY A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN WELLBY OF LAST TOURIST In 2017, a couple of like-minded friends came together to form a ‘dark wave’ band. The band, Last Tourist, emerged from the [...]
SPILL FEATURE: COME OUT IN SUITS AND WALK OFF WHEN THE SUITS ARE DRENCHED – A CONVERSATION WITH JIM “DAN DEE” STEFANUK
COME OUT IN SUITS AND WALK OFF WHEN THE SUITS ARE DRENCHED A CONVERSATION WITH JIM “DAN DEE” STEFANUK Jim Dan Dee is a powerhouse of a blues band from Southern Ontario. Since releasing their debut EP, Five Stiff Shots, in 2015, the [...]
SPILL FEATURE: WHEN EVERY NOTE GOES UNDER THE MICROSCOPE – A CONVERSATION WITH HOWARD JONES
WHEN EVERY NOTE GOES UNDER THE MICROSCOPE A CONVERSATION WITH HOWARD JONES Howard Jones was not an overnight success, but it seemed that way when he released his debut single “New Song”, which was a worldwide hit single. His debut album, Human’s [...]
