A new column in which we focus on the hard work of independent labels, venues, publishing houses, galleries, and all other artistic avenues that exist for the sole purpose of promoting what they feel to be real and true artistic pursuits.
The first Resources feature is with our friend Eric Warner, founder of the independent label, promotion company and management firm, We Are Busy Bodies. Read Article
Cave In returned after a four year hiatus with their Planets Of Old EP, sounding revitalized and better than ever. We spoke with each member to get their perspective on what drove them apart and what brought them back together. Read Article
Oh No Forest Fires played their final show at the Horseshoe Tavern last Saturday. Photos by Michelle Cortese. Read Article
I spoke with good friend and Oh No Forest Fires frontman Rajiv Thavanathan regarding the band’s break-up, the release of their swan song album, and what the future holds in store for the band.
My personal favourite albums of the year – none of which are Animal Collective, Phoenix or The XX. Read Article
Some folks from around the ‘hood contributed lists of their favourite records (among other things) of the year. Check out top picks from members of The Diableros, Silverstein, The Wooden Sky, Oh No Forest Fires, and a whole bunch more. Read Article
Shehzaad’s ten favourite shows of 2009. Read Article
Since the quality new releases were arguably outweighed by classic records reissued this year, I felt it was fitting to have a special section dedicated to these reissues. Here are the ten best reissues based on relevance, necessity, remastering quality and spiffy new packaging. None of them are by The Beatles or Radiohead. Read Article
The Constantines played their fourth and final anniversary show at Lee’s Palace last Saturday, commemorating ten years as one of Canada’s finest rock bands. Photos by Amanda Fotes.
![Constantines @ Lee's Palace [12.19.09]](http://www.signalmag.com/photos/2009.12.19_cons/03.jpg)
