So this is the new year. Kay, I'll stop with the Death Cab puns. It was just too easy. But really, it's the new year. Now, I'm not the biggest Death Cab fan, but really it's the only new year song I know... or that Jennifer Lopez one back in '99. Let's not go there.

Anyways I came across the band about eight months ago. Now there isn't much information on them anywhere. Their MySpace is minimal and their geocities website is even smaller. Though from an interview I read on their MySpace page seems like the band is on the rocks, and what was a four player group, has changed to a one-man-show. As sad as it is, things do change.

I bought the When You Burn They Will Dance in the Rain EP and was pleasantly surprised, I didn't know what to expect from them, the disc could have been homemade with the design drawn on a possibly burnt cd. But they definitely caught my attention. However, I will continue to dig and learn more about this band.

Though I probably won't be able to see them on February 2 at the Horseshoe, since all the bands seem to like playing 19+ shows recently... I'm sure they will be a joy to see.


Timber Timbre - Patron Saint Hunter

MySpace! + Website! + Buy! (You can also get their When You Burn EP and Cedar Shakes - I think - at Soundscapes in Toronto).

Blame the ringtone. But honestly now, didn't you know it was coming? I mean it had to . Sooner or later I was bound to put this song up. So... why not sooner?

It's definitely different. Reminds me of my childhood. Makes you want to dance. And the first line is only the second best part (don't worry - you'll hear the best part the moment you listen). Check yourself into emergency urgently it just works, don't you think?

And yes... you're right. It's non other than our favorite (late favorite) trio - The Unicorns. They may be extinct (or in hiding) but their music lives on. Their first recording, Unicorns Are People Too, was released on the band's own label and was limited to 500 copies. Though later in 2003 the band would release what would be their only labeled album together, Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? However, I'm sad to admit that this is one band I will never see live, but let's not cry over simple facticities.

The essence of the Unicorns does live on as the front man, Nick Diamonds continues to bless the masses with his music. In 2005 Diamonds and fellow Unicorn, J'aime Tambeur formed Islands. Though Tambeur left the band earlier this year, Islands live on.



I have had the pleasure of seeing Islands live, and they love their fans and their music. They are an experience that I think everyone should have at least once in their life (if not more). But Islands are for another day and another post. Today is the ever fun (again French - though they do sing in English - and spastic) Unicorns

The Unicorns - Jellybones

Alien8 Recordings
More of the Unicorn's songs at their sort-of-website
Buy it!

Allo. Bonjour. Salute.

We like to pretend we're French (or at least one of us does), but I'm pretty sure somewhere down the line we're both actually French. This blog will be a result of time + coffee + obscurity divided by noise. We'll try to be eclectic, but we are slightly biased and we don't deny it (but we'll try to change - sort of). The music posted on this blog are strictly for sampling's sake (meaning songs will be taken down after a certain amount of time has pasted, if you want something taken down please tell us and we'll be happy to oblige). We encourage you to support your local music scene (and the scene in general) and only wish to broaden your cd collection.

Merci, and take care.



Oh yes, and to keep in the French mood and all - our first song:

Malajube is a Montreal based band, who we've recently discovered. Though I can't sing along, their music is definitely catchy and danceable. They are refreshing and making their way into the English speaking Canadian independent music scene. Their sophomore album Trompe l'oeil came out in February/06, and to my knowledge everyone who's heard it has loved it (minus one person). It's spastic and raw, but fun and melodic. They're hyper and make you want to shake your head.

Ton Plat Favori is definitely one of my favorite songs from the album with staccato piano intro. It sort of makes me want to bounce. Enjoy!

Malajube - Ton Plat Favori

Malajube's : Website + MySpace