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Album Reviews - READ HERE
• Suicidal Tendencies “13” (Hardcore)
• The Howlin’ Brothers “Howl” (Bluegrass/Folk)
• Miss You In Tuques “Tuesday” (Pop) and more
Interviews - GET THE STORY
• The Wonder Years – Bassist Josh Martin gives us the inside scoop on the new album, summer tours, and he even gives a little in depth background to about himself.
• The Milk Carton Kids sat down with Vandala to chat before their Montreal show about the in depth details of their album, and more.
• Gloryhammer – Can you say EPIC! Christopher Bowes gave Vandala one amazing interview that you just have to read to get the full glory!
New Releases - GET DETAILS
• Kae Sun Set to Release “Afriyie”
• Prince Club “Came Back/The Way I Feel”
• UMEK Returns To Toolroom Records
• Young Guns - New Albums and Upcoming Tour
Plus Much More
Album Reviews - READ HERE
Lapalux - “Nostalchic” (Downtempo/Electronic)
Emilie Mover “Mighty Time” (Pop)
Intronaut “Habitual Levitations” (Rock/Metal), and more
Interviews - GET THE STORY
• Bad Religion is currently on Tour and legendary punk guitarist Greg Hetson spared some time to talk about True North, to the legendary frat party riot in LA circa 1979.
• Special - Canadian Music Week 2013
• On location in Toronto to bring you 8Pages of Artist Spotlights and the “SiriusXM Indies”
New Releases - GET DETAILS
• John Grant Brings You “Pale Green Ghosts”
• Alkaline Trio “My Shame Is True”
• Awaken the Empire Releases "Rise And Fall" as Free Download
• Cross My Heart Hope To Die Integrating The Arts
• Moss Releases “Horrible Night”
Plus Much More
News – READ HERE
• Upcoming Releases, Newly Signed Bands and Whose Heading Into the Studio
Album Reviews - READ HERE
Esta - “Bananas” (Hip Hop), Qtier “Still” (Electronic), Noir/Instrumental), Sean Rowe “The Salesman and the Shark” (Alternative/Folk)Long Distance Calling “The Flood Inside” (Prog. Rock) and more
Interviews - GET THE STORY
While In Flames is on tour blazing through North America supporting their tenth studio album, “Sounds of a Playground Fading,” all around legendary, Swedish metal vocalist, Anders Fridén shared some back stage time with us at the packed Commodore Ballroom on a rainy Vancouver night.
Show Reviews
• Ben Caplan Takes The Stage at Quais des Brumes
• Blackalicious Makes Vancouver Feel That Way
• Igloofest - Quebecers Unite
And Many More shows
New Releases - GET DETAILS
• Emilie Mover To Release “Mighty Time” On Nevado Records
• Northcote Joined By Guests and Friend For Album
• A.C’s Album "Keep It Together" Album Out Now!
• Finntroll Premieres "Blodsvept"
News – READ HERE
• Century Media Records Unites With SOAR in New Label Deal
• Anti- Signs Keaton Henson - Follow Up Album To Come
• Rock Sensation Louna Making Waves
Album Reviews - READ HERE
• Jessie Ware “Devotion” (Electronic/RnB),
• Sadat X “Love Hell Or Right” (Hip Hop/Rap),
• Bad Religion “True North” (Punk Rock),
• DaPunkSportif “Fast Changing World” (Rock)
and more
Interviews - GET THE STORY
• Brother Ali gave an in depth interview to Vandala where he breaks down his accomplishments and new experiences that he’s lived through in 2012. He also shares his views on the human condition, and so much more. Brother Ali never ceases to keep it 100%
• Jason Hunn of EOTO
This 100% improvisational electronic duo EOTO takes the clubs by storm every tour they go on. We had the pleasure to catch up with Jason Hunn of the Duo
New Releases - GET DETAILS
• The Lord Weird Slough Feg Release Box Set
• Pickwick To Release “Can’t Talk Medicine”
• “Draw Me Stories” Released by Cocoon Machina
News – READ HERE
• “Wakarusa...Where Music Meets Mother Nature”
• Sean Rowe To Tour North America This Spring
• Architects (UK) to Join Enter Shikari on North American Tour
Interviews - GET THE STORY
• Kickin' It With Boots Riley of The Coup
Fresh off The Coup’s latest tour in support of their brand new album, “Sorry to Bother You,” the ever so animated and outspoken front man, Boots Riley chatted with Vandala
• Zach Sorgen of The Thirstbusters
This young band is breaking into the music scene fast with their latest album “Caught Between” to performing on the hit TV series 90210. We caught up with Zach find out more about this hot band.
New Releases - GET DETAILS
• Bad Religion’s New Album “True North”
• In DEEP with MTHDS
--- AND MANY MORE
News – READ HERE
• Kopecky Family Band Calls Dine Alone Records Home
• Leprous Starts Recording New Album
• Finntroll Heads Into The Studio