BadBadNotGood - BadBadNotGood EP

1. Electric Relaxation

2. Untitled 63 - Nightmare - Yonkers

3. Salmonella

4. Hard In The Paint

5. Bastard - Lemonade/Orange Juice - Assmilk

6. Untitled 63 - Nightmare - Yonkers (Alt. Take)

BadBadNotGood have released their debut EP titled "BBNG". This album shows the band off in a sort of Instrumental Hip Hop Jazz way. Don't worry, if you haven't heard of that, we hadn't either until we listened to this band. The band seems to have a groove in their music that just seems to fit well with that hip hop style and a background someone could sing hip hop over. They have a similar sound to that of St, Germain or Robert Glasper Trio. So if you know or like those artists, you could like this album. They have done a good job.

When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album seems to sound quite well for just being a first release. These guys seem to have a standard, and want you to hear them in the best light. The instrumentation on this album is pretty decent too. They use a lot of different instruments that you aren't used to hearing in traditional music. The band plays all over the place, but thats done in jazz a bunch, so nothing here is really head turning, but they all play well. 

Since there are no vocals or lyrics because it is instrumental, we'll skip that. However the band does have some time signature things that are a bit different, and they make listening to it a little interesting. Being one that doesn't really listen to jazz, it's hard to remember that you have to pay closer attention to the music and can not be a passive listener to get the full experience. This is noticed when you hear the band play harder or softer to express emotion. 

If you are looking for a single to this song, there isn't really one, so we suggest "Untitled 63 - Nightmare - Yonkers" as there are two versions of the song on this album. This should give you an idea of the band and their album,

BadBadNotGood have released a debut EP that shows you what they are about, and how they want to sound. You can tell they play the crap out of the keys at times, and really the portrayal of their music. We think they have done a pretty good job here. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think.

Genre: Jazz/Instrumental/Hip-Hop

Release Date: June 2011

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Website: http://badbadnotgood.com/

Label: None

Intervals - A Voice Within (Instrumental)

1. Ephemeral

2. Moment Marauder

3. Automaton

4. The Self Surrendered

5. Breathe

6. The Escape

7. Atlas Hour

8. Siren Sound

9. A Voice Within

Intervals have released the instrumental version of their album "A Voice Within." This album obviously has the same style and intensity as the regular version, without the vocals. This is something we suspect has a little to do with the rumors of  Aaron and their singer not getting along, and we even heard Aaron didn't want vocals in the first place. As a result, we get to enjoy "A Voice Within" the same way their other albums have been done. This album really does nail it in Intervals fashion. These guys have a similar sound to that of Animals As Leaders and Periphery, so if you like those artists, you could really like this album. Nice job done on this one. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded quite well. This has a little bit of a different feel that his other album, but still a solid album. The instrumentation is again something to behold. Intervals are masters at their craft. Now onto the lyrics and vocals. As this album is the instrumental version, there are no vocals or lyrics. Sit back and just enjoy the sounds these guys make instrumentally. If you are looking for a single, we suggest giving "A Voice Within" your attention, as it is the what we feel, the best song on the album. It also gives you the best feel for the album. Aaron and the Interval guys have done it again with a great record here. We are glad to see that the band tried to go full band, but if something doesn't work or feel right, just switch back. Props for the attempt though. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Progressive/Metal/Instrumental
Release Date: March 4th, 2014
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Record Label: None

Pomegranate Tiger - Entities

1. Gift Of Tongues
2. Maxims
3. Stars
4. Drifting
5. New Breed
6. Mountains In The Sky
7. Not To See The Sun
8. Ocean - I. White Ship
9. Ocean - II. Maelstrom
10. Ocean - III. The Golden Portal
11. Sign Of Ruin
12. Regenesis

Pomegranate Tiger have released their debut album titled "Entities." This album first off, has no vocals so it is an instrumental album. The band definitely shows off their talent on their debut and as an instrumental album, the band has that progressive vibe to them. These guys have a similar sound and feel to that of Intervals and Animals As Leaders, so if you are into that music, you could really like this album. The guys have done a pretty solid job here. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded  fairly well, it just needs to be a little louder and have the guitars a little more upfront. The instrumentation is quite good here. The band shows off their skills and makes you pay attention. Now as this band is an instrumental band, there is no vocals or lyrics on this album. Although this album has no vocals, it doesn't feel like it needs it, as the guitars seem to speak in their own way. If you are looking for a single to this album, there unfortunately isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to get the idea of the album. Pomegranate Tiger have released a debut, sort of welcome to album that really shows the talent of these guys, as well as showing that you don't need the lyrics to be the star of the music. Really good job here. Now all that is left is to get out and tour more. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Instumental/Progressive Metal/Metal

Release Date: January 31st, 2013

Location: Windsor, Ontario
Website: http://www.pomegranatetiger.com/

Label: None

Ambisonic - Ambisonic

1.Tonne
2. Exducer
3. Steady State Frequency
4. Luminaire I
5. Antax IV Redux
6. Lux
7. Megohm
8. Voltaic
9. Luminaire III

Ambisonic is a two piece band that melds electronic music with a rocky sort of indie feel that have decided they don't need to have a singer, this is prominent on their debut self titled album. The band has quite a different feel, but would be closer to a Holy F*** or a Solids, so if you like those guys, you could like Ambisonic. They have done an alright job on this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded fairly decently since it is only two members in the band. The instrumentation is pretty decent for the same reason as well. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, since there are none, just a few clips of people speaking, there isn't anything really to comment on. It doesn't take away from the album not having vocals here. If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to get the feel of the whole album. Ambisonic have released a pretty decent album, especially for the debut, welcome to album. This band is doing something a little bit different and it is nice to see the experimentation. We do hope the band gets out and plays more so there is more buzz on the guys. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Rock/Progressive/Instrumental

Release Date: March 10th, 2009

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Website: http://www.ambisonic.ca/

Label: None

Joru - Joru

1. Asyria

2. Peanut Butter

3. Fist City

4. Chang'aa

5. Five

Joru have released their debut self titled album. This album is instrumental, and in the vein of what Intervals was previously doing. When listening to this album, you can tell that these guys a very talented and their guitar work is great. of course one of the things holding this band back is the lack of a singer or rest of the band, which even Intervals had to go out and get. The other thing is the quality of these songs is not great, but it still shows the talent. This is a really good start for these talented guitarists and look forward to what they come out with in the future, This was a pleasant surprise to hear a but you could do with a full band, maybe not, just get some better recordings and the talent will sell its self. This will surprise you and you'll want to listen, so give it a chance, you won't regret it.

Genre: Instrumental/Metal/Progressive
Release Date: August 28th, 2014

Location: Owen Sound, Ontario

Label: None

Playing God - Creation EP

1. Creation

2. Hypthesize

3. Memorium

4. Serin

Here we have "Creation", the debut album from the band Playing God/ This is an instrumental band that shows off what they can do through their instrumentation and doesn't need vocals. Thee band seems to do this pretty well and they have added a sort of jazz dynamic to it as well. This album isn't as flashy, showing off their skills with each song, but they still just do each song solidly. The song "Serin" really shows off what this band is all about, so give that song a listen. If non vocal bands are not your thing, thats okay, but I still suggest you listen to this, it's pretty good.

Genre: Instrumental/Progressive Metal/Experimental

Release Date: October 23rd, 2013

Location: London, Ontario
Website: http://www.playinggod.ca/

Label: None

Intervals - In Time

1. Alchemy

2. Mata Hari

3. Tapestry

4. Momento

5. Epiphany

Do you know those nerds that play crazy hard songs, play troughs, and show how good they are in youtube videos? Have you ever wondered what a band full of them would sound like? well here you go, the second album from Intervals "In Time". This album is full of technical metal that will make you sit and wonder if you'll ever be able to play that good. They have a style that some people could pass up, due to the non vocals, but this is one band you need to listen to. They have done just as good of a job on this album as the last one, and you will enjoy it.

Genre: Progressive/Metal/Instrumental
Release Date: October 30th, 2012
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Record Label: None

Intervals - The Space Between

1. Begin
2. Still Winning
3. Duality
4. Sonar
5. Inertia

Intervals first EP is one that is ground breaking. This band is the first instrumental metal band I have ever heard. The songs are phenomenal, with the intricate workings of the songs. Any metal fan  should appreciate this album, but be warned, it is totally instrumental.

Genre: Progressive/Metal/Instrumental
Release Date: December 20th, 2011
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Record Label: None