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Hot Disc: The Hidden Cameras, Origin: Orphan

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Given the ever-surging popularity of choir vocals in top indie–thanks Antony, and the Johnsons too–I bet the Hidden Cameras are singing to a whole new host of converts. The Toronto ensemble’s fifth album of gospel, 60s-ish pop, and queer-as-folk tunes is out today, and holy! Such a congregration-pleaser. Though hardly a departure from past romps, Origin: Orphan (Arts & Crafts) has a purer, meditative sound–more uplifting, less down and dirty. Read more »


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The Most Serene Republic’s …And the Ever Expanding Universe

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Photography by Norman Wong

Photography by Norman Wong

For years it seemed that the best band ever to come from…uhh…Milton, Ontario, would remain forever “that big band on Arts & Crafts that isn’t Broken Social Scene.” Will the Most Serene Republic’s grandiose new album, …And the Ever Expanding Universe, change their fate? Not likely. Read more »


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