The Thiefs – It’s Not You, It’s Us

The Thiefs – It’s Not You, It’s Us – EP Review Now here’s something interesting! Through our show SBS Live This Week and here on the page at sleepingbagstudios.ca we’ve talked plenty about that quest for timelessness in songwriting; specifically pondering on how to go about achieving songs or albums that stand the test of […]Read More

Karina Vismara – Two Winters

Karina Vismara – Two Winters – EP Review Karina is coming to our page all the way from Argentina! I racked my brain to think of any other act, artist or band that I know of that might come from that area and I can honestly say that this is the first time I think I’ve […]Read More

Jim Vierra & Friends – Untitled – EP Review

Jim Vierra & Friends – Untitled – EP Review Well…the day has finally come fellow followers of SBS…Country music has made its way all the way from Nashville to our tiny corner of the internet. Though I’ve never shied away from any style of music – here we are, into our second year and only now […]Read More

Syndrome Of Fire – Save Me From Myself

Syndrome Of Fire – Save Me From Myself – EP Review Hard GARBAGE! Hmmm. Now that I read that opening, I’m thinking you might not all know what I mean…I better explain that better I suppose cause I’m certainly not implying this EP is bad in ANY way. Polar opposite; this is a genius set of four […]Read More

Broken Stems – We Are Home

The Broken Stems – We Are Home – EP Review Wow. First thought that came to my mind was ‘what IF Band of Horses and Cold War Kids had children together…would it come out like this?’ Yeah, okay…that’s weird even for me, and as the EP from The Broken Stems plays on, it’s not nearly […]Read More

Skinny Cool Kid – No Risk

Skinny Cool Kid – No Risk – EP Review At the outset of reviewing this new EP by Skinny Cool Kid from West Chester, PA – I was instantly welcomed into the warm country/blues-rock sound much of middle America is still well known for. Beginning with the track “Just Like Me,” I was also full of […]Read More

The New Ages – Piper Man

The New Ages – Piper Man – EP Review This should make for an interesting review! This new EP from The New Ages is full of influences you can audibly hear. Part Rush, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Placebo and part UK altogether – this latest effort from the New Ages has a steady rock pulse pumping […]Read More

The Future Exes – First Thought

The Future Exes – First Thought – EP Review Right on. That was my immediate first thought pressing play on this new EP called First Thought by The Future Exes. I already had a few conversations with this band that already put my mind at ease – before even listening to the EP we had already talked […]Read More

In Circles – Let Go

In Circles – Let Go – EP Review I have had a run of extremely good luck when it comes to reviewing albums…I know I certainly like a LOT of music – but being honest with you as always, I have to say this EP was perfect to wake up to this morning. Yep – that […]Read More

Swami Lushbeard – A Burning Desire

Swami Lushbeard – A Burning Desire – EP Review This music takes you on an incredible sonic journey. I had very high hopes from the moment my chia-pet-resembling face was contacted by this band in review – Swami Lushbeard! Could it be the hand of fate steering another brilliant album towards my hairy chin? After listening – […]Read More