We’ve come back with a packed 20th edition, which finds us welcoming back some Oh! Canada veterans (No Gold, Elliott Brood, Hooded Fang, Chains of Love, BA Johnston, The Darcys), discovering new projects from familiar faces (Del Bel, Phèdre , Bernice, Marine Dreams, Whitehorse) and showcasing tracks from a host of our favourite new discoveries of 2012 so far.
Author Ro Cemm
Hooded Fang announce London tour dates, reveal new video
Hooded Fang announce plans for their UK debut and unveil their new animated video.
Night All Night : The Line of Best Fit meets Diagrams
Diagrams man Sam Genders discusses life after Tunng, putting together his first ‘solo’ album and primary school children’s opinion of his music.
Oh! Canada 2011: A vintage year for Canadian music
Some of Canada’s most talented musicians reflect on the music released from their homeland in 2011 and discuss what’s got them excited for the New Year.
Dirty Three, Andrew Bird and more head to No Direction Home
The End of the Road team unveil their new festival with a little help from folk legend Martin Carthy, Dirty Three and Andrew Bird amongst others
Superchunk – Scala, London 01/12/11
It might be their first UK show in over ten years, but Superchunk deliver a pogoing, whirlwind rock’n'roll masterclass at the Scala, writes Ro Cemm.
[Download] Ho Ho Ho Canada III
Oh! Canada presents the third annual Ho Ho Ho Christmas compilation- Songs of the season (ancient and modern). All yours to download for free.
Baby Dee – Baby Dee Goes Down To Amsterdam
‘Baby Dee goes down to Amsterdam’, a powerful live album of a talented musician in full stream, captures the essence of Dee at her best.
Have Not Been The Same: The Line Of Best Fit meets Michael Barclay
We caught up with author Michael Barclay to talk about Have Not Been The Same’s reissue and new tribute record. Hear new covers by Kevin Drew, The Hidden Cameras and a collab between Little Scream and Richard Reed Parry (Arcade Fire) inside!
Bry Webb – Undertaker // Song Of The Day #362
Former Constantine Bry Webb teams up with Colin Stetson to create a track of sombre beauty, taken from his debut solo record Provider.
Halifax Pop Explosion – Halixfax, CN October 18-22 2011
After last year’s visit to Halifax Pop Explosion, the biggest festival on Canada’s East Coast, a return visit in 2011 was always on the cards. Now in it’s 19th year, the festival has grown hugely in the past few years, drawing in the best talent from Canada and some choice overseas picks too round things off.
Watch: Baby Dee – A Morning Holds A Star (Best Fit Session)
Part of the beauty of Dee’s live show is that it never feels like the same show twice. Her songs and performances, like Dee herself, are unique and beguiling, as you can see for yourself on this stunning rendition of ‘A Morning Holds A Star’, performed exclusively for The Line Of best Fit.
Stephin Merritt – Obscurities
While it is easy to see why some of the tracks here have remained in the sidelines until now, there is still plenty to appreciate on Obscurities, providing as it does an excellent way into the deeper cuts of a particular period of an undoubtedly prolific career.
Premiere: The Darcys give away debut album, release new video.
It’s been a long journey to get there, but The Darcys are finally ready to unleash their self titled sophmore record on the world. Through three years of line up changes, relocations, recording and re-recording, the album is finally ready to see the light of day. We’re pleased to present the record as a free download inside.
Download: Oh! Canada 19: A Halifax Pop Explosion Special
TLOBF and Oh! Canada have returned to the East Coast of Canada for the Annual Halifax Pop Explosion. And, as seems to happen every time we have a Canadian showcase – we have a number in Common – this time Oh! Canada’s 19th Edition is a celebration of 19 Years of the Pop Explosion.
