Drake’s Take: New Releases 02.08.12

If Drake were here, he would have probably scored tickets to James Blake‘s upcoming show at MHOW on Mar 14. Unfortunately for the rest of us, that show is already sold out. -ed. PS It’s only 39 minutes long, but Nicole Atkin‘s Razor & Tie debut, Mondo Amore isn’t half bad. Drake’s Take: New Releases…

New Releases: Drake’s Take 02.01.11

While it may be football’s biggest week, unfortunately the same can’t be said for the world of music. Coming off the most anemic sales numbers for a No.1 ever (40,000 copies by Amos Lee‘s “Mission Bell”), Drake spotlights a few lesser known, but quality names in this week’s new releases roundup. -ed. New Releases: Drake’s…

Drake’s Take: New Releases 01.25.11

It’s a big week in terms of quantity and quality, but next to Spoon, I know nothing makes Drake‘s week like a new release from Dan Bejar‘s Destroyer. -ed. Drake’s Take: New Releases 01.25.11 While last week was the first bonafide release day of the year, this week marks the first mother lode drop of…

The Most Anticipated Canadian Albums of 2011

Once again, according to CBC Radio 3, here are some of the most anticipated Canadian albums of 2011. JANUARY Jan 01 – White Cowbell Oklahoma Viva Live Locos (Slick Monkey) Jan 04 – Deadhorse s/t (Saved By Radio) Jan 04 – The Creaking Tree String Quartet Sundogs (Independent) Jan 11 – Jenn Grant Honeymoon Punch…

Drake’s Take: New Releases 01.11.11

Some of you may ring in the new year on January 1, but I choose the first official Drake’s Take of 2011 to kick off my celebrations. -ed. Drake’s Take: New Releases 01.11.11 The new releases for 2011 begins in earnest this week, and while there is nothing in the way of essential releases, there’s…