Articles by Jason Schneider

Various

Dr. Boogie Presents Wasa Wasa: Fabulous Rhythm 'N Blues Shakers On The Dancefloor 1942-1968

PUBLISHED Nov 9, 2010

This latest releases in the Sub Rosa label's excellent series compiling some of the most obscure recordings by African-American artists foc...

Sandy Denny

Sandy Denny

PUBLISHED Nov 8, 2010

One of the last songs Sandy Denny recorded prior to her death in 1978, at the age of 31, was her version of Elton John's "Candle in the Win...

Daniel Lanois

PUBLISHED Oct 25, 2010

"I've never really worked in Toronto before." Hearing Daniel Lanois say this comes as a shock, since it stands to reason that arguably Can...

Doug Paisley

Constant Companion

PUBLISHED Oct 23, 2010

The critical acclaim generated abroad for Doug Paisley's '08 self-titled debut album says much about the insularity of the Canadian roots m...

Christina Martin

I Can Too

PUBLISHED Oct 19, 2010

This Halifax, NS native displayed a lot raw emotion on her last release, 2008's Two Hearts, the encapsulation of time spent slogging it out...

Mt. Desolation

Mt. Desolation

PUBLISHED Oct 18, 2010

Brits have always had their distinctive take on country music, one that most purists usually dismiss outright. Tim Rice-Oxley and Jesse Qui...

"King of Rock & Soul" Solomon Burke Dies at 70

PUBLISHED Oct 10, 2010

Solomon Burke, a true larger-than-life figure in the world of soul music, died early Sunday (October 10) at the age of 70. According to a...

Richard Thompson

Dream Attic

PUBLISHED Oct 5, 2010

How far can legend carry you? It's a question that Richard Thompson has most likely never pondered. The obligatory box sets and deluxe reis...