Dean Gordon-Smith

Street Sounds: Release these Hounds

Court Yard Hounds, featuring Dixie Chicks alumni Emily Robison and Martie Maguire, prove the worth of their side project with Amelita.

Vernon band Amistad holds a release party at Powerhouse Theatre Friday for its recently recorded EP.

Street Sounds: A sonic camaraderie

New EP by Vernon quintet Amistad displays an upsurge in solid material that mixes blunt-edged rock with melodic acoustic textures.

Vernon band Amistad holds a release party at Powerhouse Theatre Friday for its recently recorded EP.

Street Sounds: Robots show they have heart

Dean Gordon-Smith reviews the latest from French electronic/house duo Daft Punk

Street Sounds: Snoop Lion reaches a new high

Rapper Snoop Dogg has changed his already changed name to Snoop Lion, and shifted his musical focus from hip hop to reggae.

Natalie Maines releases her debut solo CD, Mother.

Street Sounds: Dixie Chick leaves the past behind

Natalie Maine's debut solo effort Mother moves further on up the road away from the country music umbrella that the Chicks were a part of.

Natalie Maines releases her debut solo CD, Mother.
Serena Ryder’s killer vocals lift her Juno winning album Harmony.

STREET SOUNDS: Ryder’s voice carries Harmony

Toronto singer/songwriter Serena Ryder shows she is a soul machine on her sixth album, Harmony.

Serena Ryder’s killer vocals lift her Juno winning album Harmony.

Street Sounds: The new new wave

Depeche Mode demonstrates their uncanny will over the machines and push hard-driving ideas and dark lyrics over moody album, Delta Machine.

Sassy Sabrina Weeks sings her way to the Amy Navy Airforce Hangar Saturday with Swing Cat Bounce to release the band’s second CD, Got My Eye on You.

Street Sounds: Cats get the party started

Review of Sabrina Weeks and Swing Cat Bounce's new album, Got My Eye on You.

Sassy Sabrina Weeks sings her way to the Amy Navy Airforce Hangar Saturday with Swing Cat Bounce to release the band’s second CD, Got My Eye on You.
The Strokes have released their fifth album, Comedown Machine.

Street Sounds: Strokes remain aloof on fifth album

The Strokes’ new album Comedown Machine is brief, a bit weird, not hip, and over before you know it. It’s the sound of “who cares.”

The Strokes have released their fifth album, Comedown Machine.

Street Sounds: JT’s 20/20 is solid ear candy

Justin Timberlake’s third album, The 20/20 Experience, takes his retro soul fixation on a cushy, tripped-out journey through groove land. 

Street Sounds: As long as there’s still Bowie

David Bowie's The Next Day is worth the long wait.

Street Sounds: Everyday is Mardi Gras

Harry Connick Jr. continues the love for Nola on Smoky Mary.

Street Sounds: Still the master 30 years later

Texas Flood (Legacy Edition) highlights the mastery of late blues guitar Stevie Ray Vaughan and his band Double Trouble.

Street Sounds: Feel the love with Destiny

Destiny Child's first new album in eight years, Love Songs, lives up to its title.

Thomas Thomas, of Samsara fame, has just released his solo album, Broke the Spell, recorded in London, England and Vernon.

Street Sounds: From Vernon to London and back

Former Vernon rock/reggae/calypso-pop ambassador with Samsara, singer/songwriter Thomas Thomas releases solo album.

Thomas Thomas, of Samsara fame, has just released his solo album, Broke the Spell, recorded in London, England and Vernon.
Vernon hip hop artist NOX unleashes F.E.A.R.

Street Sounds: Homie doesn’t mince words

Vernon rapper NOX (aka Rory McLeod) is true to old-school gangsta rap and digs heavily into that atmosphere on his new album F.E.A.R.

Vernon hip hop artist NOX unleashes F.E.A.R.
Nick Brown and Jared Followill (of Mona and Kings of Leon respectively) eschew their day job bands to come together as Smoke and Jackal.

Street Sounds: A dreamy escape

Smoke and Jackal's Nick Brown and Jared Followill leave their day-job bands behind in favour of mellow and semi-spaced out songs.

Nick Brown and Jared Followill (of Mona and Kings of Leon respectively) eschew their day job bands to come together as Smoke and Jackal.
New York songstress Alicia Keys releases her fifth album, Girl on Fire.

Street Sounds: Keys stokes the flame

Alicia Keys’ new album Girl on Fire leans into lush R&B ballads that are keyboard and beat based.

New York songstress Alicia Keys releases her fifth album, Girl on Fire.
Christine Pilgrim and El Gusto plan to entertain families with stories, songs and silliness for a Christmas event at the Mackie Lake House in Coldstream on Dec. 22.

Enjoy a Mackie-style Christmas Carol

Christmas spirit rings from the rafters with stories, songs and silliness, desserts and festive treats at Coldstream's Mackie Lake House.

Christine Pilgrim and El Gusto plan to entertain families with stories, songs and silliness for a Christmas event at the Mackie Lake House in Coldstream on Dec. 22.
Vernon MC Immaculate (Julian Wolansky) has released his second album, Here and After.

STREET SOUNDS: Hip hop artist is here and now

North Okanagan hip hop artist Immaculate’s second recording Here and After showcases the rapper’s smooth rapid fire attack.

Vernon MC Immaculate (Julian Wolansky) has released his second album, Here and After.