I didn’t know the Bare Naked Ladies were Canadian.
Three of the 5 directories directly under my Music directory are geographic, but I’ve made no real attempt to make it more granular than American versus European versus Asian, and even then, I can’t be sure some of the English-language acts aren’t misfiled… and if you’re curious, the other two of the 5 are Soundtracks(Thanks to media franchises that have completely different music depending on region) and a folder for the kind of disorganized mess of songs I’ve downloaded from YouTube.
It turns out that I apparently listen to more Canadian artists than I do USA artists. This might be because the specific kind of metal and electronic music I’m into has more of an audience in Canada than the USA.
Off the top of my head: Ayria, Comaduster, and Andrew Huang.
I think a lot of Canadian bands doing experimental synth/metal are influenced by Skinny Puppy and Voivod (2 more artists); even if they don’t know it. (I know you are aware of those bands.) Before the internet, these bands were played on university radio stations and shared via mix tapes and CDs constantly, influencing the next generation of music artists. Might explain something about your music tastes leaning towards the cold tundra of the igloo dwellers.
If you lean towards melodic alternative rock, listen to Kill Creek. St. Valentine’s Garage(1994) is one of the best albums ever. It’s like, almost Fantastic Planet levels of good… and, as you know, I don’t use that comparison lightly.
I heard (maybe incorrectly) that the singer didn’t like his vocals in this album. However, it’s the weak, scratchy, croaky vocals that keeps this album in my rotation. Either way, this album has aged like fine wine.
Kill Creek - Million
Million is one of those rare songs that just grabs hold of you and pulls you in.
artists); even if they don’t know it. (I know you are aware of those bands.) Before the internet, these bands were played on university radio stations and shared via mix tapes and CDs constantly, influencing the next generation of music artists. Might explain something about your music tastes leaning towards the cold tundra of the igloo dwellers.
