LISTEN, HEAR: The Rural Alberta Advantage, Departing
Hometowns, the 2008 debut from this rollicking Toronto cow-punk outfit, drew an unexpected tide of cross-border acclaim. Meanwhile, the band’s Canadian indie label, Paper Bag Records, must now deduce how to coordinate drummer Paul Banwatt’s dueling schedules—he’s beat-keeper for both RAA and Toronto electro-punk heroes Woodhands.
