Vanessa Heins Singer-songwriter Hawksley Workman may be known for his quirky take on pop songcraft, but his keen production work with a wide variety of similarly-inclined artists shouldn't be overlooked -- he's helped draw out the dramatic flair in musicians from Sarah Slean to Hey Rosetta. So hearing that Workman helped helm the new ...

Danielle Duval Danielle Duval might be a new name on the Canadian music scene, but if her long roster of musical collaborations is anything to go by, the young Montreal singer-songwriter has had some pretty impressive peer influences, indeed. Even before releasing her debut album 'Of the Valley' last month, she lent her vocals to tracks by ...

Nettwerk Records Ten years into perfecting their icy brand of electro-pop, Liverpool quartet Ladytron have not only outlived the many imitators and various permutations of the genre briefly known as electroclash, but have also left their distinctive mark on a sound that has mushroomed despite once seeming destined to be little more than a ...

Courtesy of Tasseomancy A few years can bring big artistic changes in emerging artists -- case in point: Halifax-bred twin-sister duo Tasseomancy, formerly known as Ghost Bees, and perhaps best known these days as the backing singers for red-hot Toronto goth-popsters Austra. Sari and Romy Lightman continue to play off their impeccable ...

WireImage for Good Housekeeping Lights, camera... music? Movie mania is in full swing in Toronto thanks to TIFF, but the festival also shines the spotlight on homegrown music with the Festival Music House series, a three-day event featuring a lineup of Canada's best rising acts. Produced by indie label Arts & Crafts, the invite-only ...

Hidden Pony Records Few bands out there are as aptly named as Regina collective Rah Rah -- since releasing their sophomore album, 'Breaking Hearts,' last summer, the sextet have been busy building critical buzz and a loyal fan base for their infectiously effervescent indie pop. Anyone who's seen their grin-inducing live show can attest to ...

Gobble Gobble Northern Exposure is Spinner's MP3 column highlighting the best in new Canadian music. This week we feature some of the notable acts at Guelph, Ontario's annual Hillside Festival (July 22-24). When you come across a band called Gobble Gobble, it's a safe bet the music they play is bound to be, well, interesting. One thing one ...