Fusing “confessional” singer songwriter music with the energy and communal spirit of a “rock” band, Mike Feuerstack’s Snailhouse offers some of the Montreal native’s most impressive material. Whittling sound down to a succinct, simple beauty, the band specializes in a sort of everything-folk charm that brings collaborative musicians out of the woodworks — just ask Julie Doiron, members of the Arcade Fire, Maritime, or The Acorn. On his latest offering, Lies on the Prize, released last week on Unfamiliar, Feuerstack tackles a wide array of styles, from wistful pub rock, to subdued sucker-soul, and everything in between. It’s a soaring, assured piece of songcraft. Just listen below.
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“Snailhouse sounds like a thoughtful post-rock band, turning songs inside-out to get at their heart and guts and finding them every time.” - Exclaim
In a world where the term “sensitive singer/ songwriter” is synonymous with “self- absorbed wanker,” it’s refreshing to see someone who can carry if off with such panache. The Radio Dances is a wonderful example of intelligent, innovative pop songcraft– the kind that’s well- suited for mornings, late nights or drives along a country road.” [8.5] - Pitchfork
Speaking of drives along a country road, Snailhouse is currently in the middle of one, making their way across Quebec and New Brunswick for slated appearances in Fredericton and Sackville later this month — all in celebration of the release of Lies on The Prize. So make your way out to a show and give Feuerstack a deserved fanfare! We certainly will.
07-18 - 07-20 Dawson, Yk - Dawson City Music Festival
07-30 Rothsay, NB - Shadow Lawn
07-31 Fredericton, NB - The Capital
08-01 - 08-03 Sackville NB - Sappy Records Music Festival
Here’s an intimate look at a Snailhouse live performance:
For More Information:
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http://www.snailhousemusic.com
Yet another indie buzz band out of Montreal, Plants and Animals are the real deal. Essentially a 3 piece folk-rock band, Plants and Animals builds off of that sound with lush arrangements and big sounding instruments that will simultaneously purr and burst from your speakers. The bands sound has echo’s of fellow Montrealers’ Arcade Fire and Patrick Watson, but also creates a unique and exciting sound all their own. Their new album is called Parc Avenue after the street in Montreal where the band lives and the music was recorded and the song I’ve included here is a great representation of what to expect with this band, which is nothing you’d expect. Enjoy:
Plants and Animals - “Bye Bye Bye”
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Seriously, has there ever been better music coming out of Canada? I swear I hear about a new Canadian band every week, each one better than the last! In any case, the great mp3 blog IHeartMusic.net has conveniently whittled down the Top 30 “Hottest” Canadian bands thanks to votes from a number of music bloggers and writers. Check out this list and discover some fantastic new music with the numerous mp3 downloads.
…So hot right now.
Wow, this would have been a cool show to be at… Check out the videos for versions of The Boss’ “State Trooper” and Arcade Fire’s “Keep The Car Running” :
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