Photos: Mac Sabbath at the Oriental Theater (denver, co)
Photos: Mac Sabbath at the Oriental Theater (denver, co) Mac Sabbath (Los Angeles, CA), Cybertronic Spree (Toronto, Canada) and Playboy Manbaby (Phoenix, Arizona) It’s been a while since I’ve had my lunch choice for the day thrown back in my face later while taking in a show. Enter the one a
INTERVIEW: DEANNA DEVORE (CHICAGO)
This Thursday, January 10th, Chicagoans shake off that ensuing post-holiday glum and get out to Schubas Tavern. The hypnotically talented Deanna Devoreis releasing her first record since her excellent 2007 self-titled brought her alongside the likes of Bonobo and Lights. We were also honored to
INTERVIEW: SAIDAH BABA TALIBAH (TORONTO)
As taxing as being the only one inside your wild and creative mind may be, Saidah Baba Talibah savours a good challenge. The fruit of a family of musicians, she’s long relied on the support of her talented loved ones to guide her musical upbringing. Today, they’ve inspired her rambunct
INTERVIEW: ELLIOTT BROOD (TORONTO)
Toronto power-folk trio Elliott Brood return with 4th LP Days Into Years: an introspective historical concept album breathing musical life into Canadian monuments found in European cities. Lead vocalist Mark Sasso shares his thoughts on recording in old army barracks, keeping his sweet voice fresh
REVIEW: LIGHTS – SIBERIA (2011)
Mezzic would like to introduce a new contributor today! From Toronto, Canada we are very excited to have Cala. Cala is a student who spends hours on the internet listening and finding new music. Cala is also a musician, she plays guitar. Occasionally you can find her playing original songs at her sc
REVIEW: WILDLIFE – STRIKE HARD, YOUNG DIAMOND (2010)
It’s happened to me annually. Every time Daytrotter‘s Barnstormer tour hits the road, I walk away from my barn or barns of choice with a few things: A wicked hangover, a few bruises of mysterious origin, and a new favorite band of the moment. So when it happened to me just a few days
VIDEO: FREEDOM OR DEATH’S “THIS CROWDED ROOM”
In case you don’t know, each Monday swing on over to our Facebook page at facebook.com/mezzic for #MusicMonday. Join us to start the week off with a few music video selections, such as the newly unveiled video from Ontario’s Freedom or Death. Hit up their official website&nbs
Review: Lindi Ortega – The Drifter EP (2008)
After watching the Toronto-based country-folk singer-songwriter perform before Noah and the Whale in Chicago, I sought out an EP online. The Drifter E.P. (Cherrytree Records, 2008) is a short, simple sampling of her live show with a couple gems (one polished, one rough) amongst t