Articles written by Mikala Taylor

New York's The Gossip provided Vancouver with a much-needed injection of fabulousness on Oct 22 with songs from Movement, Standing in the Way of Control and Music for Men

Oct 24, 2009 - Mikala Taylor

Grizzly Bear the band visited Vancouver's Vogue Theatre on October 14 and brought with them stunning harmonies and a truck-load of indie rock cred.

Oct 15, 2009 - Mikala Taylor

Armed with a critically-acclaimed new album, Journal for Plague Lovers, the Manic Street Preachers have returned to North America in a celebratory mood.

Oct 4, 2009 - Mikala Taylor

The Manic Street Preachers have returned to North America after a 10-year absence with an astounding new album, Journal for Plague Lovers.

Oct 4, 2009 - Mikala Taylor

In an exclusive interview, Wire talks about what it means to remember Richey and how the Manics have brought his memory back with new album Journal for Plague Lovers.

Oct 4, 2009 - Mikala Taylor

Franz Ferdinand fended off autumn rains on September 6 in Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC, with a note-perfect but-occasionally-rote performance of their biggest hits.

Sep 7, 2009 - Mikala Taylor

Stylish Scottish superstars talk touring with Green Day, their newest album Tonight and changing up -- and letting loose -- during concerts.

Aug 16, 2009 - Mikala Taylor

What is it about rock retreads Eagles of Death Metal that resonate so loudly with fans? At live shows, it's charisma and pure dumb fun.

Jul 26, 2009 - Mikala Taylor

Singer-songwriter Mike Doughty's live shows are honest, uncomplicated and full of life. Makes a change from the years with his former band, Soul Coughing.

May 17, 2009 - Mikala Taylor

California's Cold War Kids' second-ever Canadian gig at the Commodore Ballroom was greeted by hyper hipster kids, wide smiles and lots of sing-songs.

Apr 22, 2009 - Mikala Taylor

A single called "Death", a debut album called To Lose My Life, and more 80s dark pop references than one can shake a goth at. Welcome to the wonderful world of White Lies

Apr 18, 2009 - Mikala Taylor

Something wonderful happened two songs from the end of the White Lies' set at Richards on Richards in Vancouver on April 8th. The band relaxed.

Apr 14, 2009 - Mikala Taylor

In 2008, Dean Wareham, lead singer for seminal alternative New York rock bands Galaxie 500, Luna and Dean & Britta, released a memoir.

Jan 15, 2009 - Mikala Taylor

Black Postcards: Unreleased B Sides & Notes from the Road (Penguin Press) is a quiet masterpiece memoir about a rather unusual subject: the mid-level alt-rock front man.

Jan 15, 2009 - Mikala Taylor

France's electronic upstart Anthony Gonzales and his band M83 proved that bigger sounds are best, during this November 26 stop on their North American tour.

Nov 29, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

The Eagles of Death Metal's Jesse Hughes talks about playing live, rocking out and life in highschool with old friend Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age.

Nov 9, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

Palm Desert, California's Eagles of Death Metal know how to work a room with what they've got. Promoting new album, "Heart On" Jesse Hughes and Co. came to make a bang.

Nov 9, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

Spiritualized's Jason Pierce is standing sideways on stage, facing his guitarist Doggen. Two gospel/backup singers shimmy behind him.

Sep 16, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

"Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-woah" It's the first song and the elbows are out in force. Tunde Adebimpe is flailing around like a giant tree, limbs thrashing.

Sep 9, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

The Mogwai/F*ck Buttons show at Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom on September 5, 2008 clearly owed much to a 2002 article/joke on TheOnion.com.

Sep 8, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

"Ohhhhhhhhhh/You've got a beautiful future!" Bobbie Gillespie chirps on the lead track of Primal Scream's latest album. Bells ring. Handclaps clap happily.

Sep 2, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

That it took a near-death experience for Spiritualized's Jason Pierce to realize that sometimes less can be so much more is, perhaps, an overstatement.

Aug 25, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

What do you get when you throw five soul, techno, pop, and indie rock fans into a blender and mix with a liberal dose of humour? Ask Hot Chip. Even they're not so sure.

Jul 7, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

Review: Brighton rockers The Kooks faced a sold-out Vancouver crowd with catchy, commercial 60s-tinged pop music. But was that enough?

May 25, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

Exclusive interview with Hot Chip's producer/vocalist/synth player Joe Goddard prior to a triumphant show at Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom, April 21, 2008.

May 3, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

Vancouver, April 23 2008: Electro wizards Simian Mobile Disco play humdrum live set, complete with enormous light show, frantic knob-twiddling and not much humanity.

Apr 27, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

Singer Jason Hill from San Diego rock band Louis XIV talks about writing with old friends, working on new material and keeping things spontaneous.

Apr 20, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

In this exclusive interview, Louis XIV's lead singer looks forward to heading back home, recording the band's latest album "Slick Dogs and Ponies" and their DIY ethos.

Apr 19, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

Exclusive Interview with Raine Maida as he hits the "Yellow Brick Road" on his first Canadian tour to support his solo album The Hunters Lullaby on Nettwerk Records.

Mar 16, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

Exclusive interview with The Hives' Nicholas Arson on recording demos, working with Pharrell Williams and Dennis Herring, their fan Andre 3000 and keeping in control.

Mar 1, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

Playing tracks from The Black & White Album, Veni Vidi Vicious and Tyrannosaurus Hives, The Hives raced through a blistering live set in Vancouver on February 22, 2008.

Feb 24, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

Playing the best of albums An End Has a Start and The Back Room, England's Editors topped a storming lineup with Victoria, British Columbia's HHH & San Diego's Louis XIV.

Feb 6, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

Third album by alternative rock group Wintersleep follows 2005's Untitled effort and features songs like "Weighty Ghost", "Oblivion" and "Astronaut".

Jan 31, 2008 - Mikala Taylor