Picastro Toronto, Ontario
Picastro began in Toronto in 1998 and has continued on in many forms with various members. The current line up consists of Matthew Ramolo on mondular synth, Nick Storring on cello, Germaine Liu on percussion and Liz Hysen on vocals and guitar. The band has toured North American and Europe extensively, performed on BBC 6, WFMU and VPRO as well as various festivals worldwide. ... more
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Textures and shapes coalesce into beautifully rendered compositions.
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Transmissions: The Music of Beverly Glenn-Copeland
by Beverly Glenn-Copeland
Interesting pop songs, incredible arrangements and such inspiring vocalization.
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A Canadian classic! You cannot go wrong, every track is a gem.
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War Footing
by Andrea Mazzariello
Lush chamber pop constructed from swirling clouds of synths that surround deep, plaintive vocal melodies.
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Eyeball Planet
by Mother Iguana
A song cycle about insomnia, “Eyeball Planet” is full of lush, orchestral folk-pop that drifts by like a dream.
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Kingdom Starlight Bliss
by PERHAPSY
Perhapsy’s latest—which is also available on translucent cyan vinyl—draws from shoegaze & dreampop, and tells a wrenching true story.
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