Month: April 2001

By David Kenney

Curtis Santiago is an eclectic kind of guy. As vocalist for Edmonton hip-hop group Hi-Phonics, Santiago soaks his ears in whatever sounds come his way. Today, it’s Robert Plant’s wails and Jimmy Page’s wolf-howl guitars that inspire him. "Unfortunately, I just got into Led Zepplin; I wish I discovered them a whole lot earlier," he… Continue reading Alberta’s soul cowboys return for BSD

By Ruth Davenport

Anyone who wants to take a stab at packaging, labeling or otherwise pigeonholing Staggered Crossing in any sense, do your worst. In an age of flavourless bubble-gum pop and angst-ridden grunge bands labouring under the misconception that musical talent increases in direct proportion to neglected personal hygiene, Toronto’s latest musical prodigies are refreshing in their… Continue reading BSD and staggering: a perfect combo