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Wobbly Yonder is a force of nature whose effects on your soul and psyche are impossible to describe with mere words.

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DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Aug 10

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If Devours’ 2023 album Homecoming Queen was about returning to the past to reconcile with it, their latest, Sports Car Era, is about flooring the gas pedal into the future.

Quinton Barnes, Black Noise

DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Aug 10

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“Art of Survival”

DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Aug 10

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With Neon Cowgirl, Tami Neilson is now a beacon in her own right, and a landmark others will measure themselves against. Get your glow on.

DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Aug 10

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Is Bitter Sweet, Sweet Bitter Fortunato Durutti Marinetti’s most direct record yet, or his most elusive? It’s hard to say, given how the record plays itself out like an emotional palindrome.

Music History Podcast · 2 Episodes · Updated Weekly

DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Jan 27

follow our Laura Stanley and @mackenziecmrn.bsky.social on @bigincanada.bsky.social

bigincanada.bsky.social @bigincanada.bsky.social · Jan 21

HELLO!

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DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Jan 27

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simmering mag @simmeringmag.bsky.social · Jan 27

Gettin a soup going.

Get the lowdown on what to expect from Simmering, and how you can get involved and support this humble new space for arts and culture journalism.

Subscribe to get Simmering straight to your email!

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Canadian arts and culture coverage has taken some hits recently. Through "Simmering" I aim to carve out a space for independent artists to go beyond the press release, and share more about themselves.

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DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Jan 27

DOMINIONATED’s full post archive is now available on Substack in perpetuity and you don’t even have to remember a new website to find it: just go to dominionated.ca and you’re there.

We will be closing our Twitter/X and Facebook page, but For now, our Instagram will also remain active.

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DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Jan 14

Thank you so much!

“Bologna (feat. Fiver)” by Destroyer

DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Jan 13

Thank you so much!

DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Jan 13

Destroyer’s “Bologna” is a finely processed slice of echoey psychedelic pop and love-lorn storytelling. Also, this is DOMINIONATED’s last-ever post.

⚡️ Thank you for engaging in our Canadian music conversations. This concludes our broadcasting life.

Destroyer’s “Bologna” is a finely processed slice of echoey psychedelic pop and love-lorn storytelling. Also, this is DOMINIONATED’s last-ever post. By Jim Di Gioia

It's that time again: the DOMINIONATED team write about their favourite 50 records from 2024. Are any of your favourites on the list?

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DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Dec 11

Our annual (unranked) list of our team's Favourite Fifty Records of 2024 is now up! The list features excellently written blurbs about records by Ombiigizi, Janette King, Mustafa, Indian Giver, Cindy Lee, Little Kid, and so many more. Click the link below to read!

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Favourite Fifty of 2024

“Next Life” by FEATURETTE

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DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Nov 22

It's time to get emotionally attached to a paper cup in FEATURETTE's music video for "Next Life." By @alyssawrites.bsky.social

It’s time to get emotionally attached to a paper cup in FEATURETTE’s music video for “Next Life.” By Alyssa Gelata

20 or 20 Ep 085: girl with dream

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DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Nov 22

girl with dream goes 20 or 20 with Weadee and Weajue, discussing organ harvesting, teaching a masterclass on "how to be Chrissy," endless laundry, comfort songs, finding community on reddit and torn ACLs.

girl with dream goes 20 or 20, discussing organ harvesting, teaching a masterclass on “how to be Chrissy,” endless laundry, comfort songs, finding community on Reddit, and torn ACLs.

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DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Jul 20

DOMINIONATED presents HEAR HERE: Vancouver, a one-night-only celebration of Vancouver-based music, art and talent feat. Devours / MA$$ANK / The Hausplants / Bukola.

Fri. Aug. 30 at Green Auto, Vancouver
Tickets: hearhereyvr.eventbrite.com
Details + Info: dominionated.ca/hearhereyvr/

Little Kid, A Million Easy Payments

DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Apr 21

A Million Easy Payments hits the jackpot, synthesizing Little Kid's distinctive lo-fi aesthetic and mystical allure into a bewitching brew of a record.

A Million Easy Payments hits the jackpot, synthesizing Little Kid’s distinctive lo-fi aesthetic and mystical allure into a bewitching brew of a record. By Jim Di Gioia

“Something to Say” by Little Kid

DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Apr 21

Little Kid's "Something to Say” gives light to the shadows of self-doubt that linger in the company of others.

Little Kid's “Something to Say” gives light to the shadows of self-doubt that linger in the company of others. By Weadee Mombo

MAYSUN blends piano, synths, and drums in a wordless narrative that encapsulates emotional discovery, patience, and moments of suspense. By Tia Julien

DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Apr 21

On Timelines, MAYSUN blends piano, synths, and drums in a wordless narrative that encapsulates emotional discovery, patience, and moments of suspense.

MAYSUN, Timelines

Nennen (Amy Macdonald) grooves her way through 20 or 20's 76th episode, sharing about her journey to Montreal, the nature of metal, confronting intense emotions, and more.

DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Apr 21

Nennen grooves her way through 20 or 20's 76th episode, sharing about her journey to Montreal, the nature of metal, confronting intense emotions, and more.

20 or 20 Ep 076: Nennen

March comes in like a lion on The Reservoir 005 as host Em Moore features tunes from Seed Toss, Thunder Queens, Heart Attack Kids, and more.

DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Apr 21

The Reservoir 005

Rock-bottom has never sounded so fun on HOT MUD’s debut, Rehab Rock. by Hiroki Tanaka

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DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Apr 21

March comes in like a lion on The Reservoir 005 as host @emmoore.bsky.social features tunes from Seed Toss, Thunder Queens, Heart Attack Kids, and more.

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DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Mar 20

Rock-bottom has never sounded so fun on HOT MUD's debut, Rehab Rock.

dominionated.ca/reviews/hot-mud-rehab-rock/

HOT MUD, Rehab Rock

“Part Time Muses” by Hua Li 化力

DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Mar 20

Hua Li 化力 becomes a “Part Time Muse” in her latest music video.

dominionated.ca/reviews/part-time-muses-by-hua-li-%e5%8c%96%e5%8a%9b/

Hua Li 化力 becomes a “Part Time Muse” In her latest music video. by Weajue Mombo

Evelyne Brochu, Le danger

DOMINIONATED @dominionated.bsky.social · Mar 20

Evelyne Brochu's Le danger offers a mix of playful electro-pop and tender, reflective melodies about love and life.

dominionated.ca/reviews/evelyne-brochu-le-danger/

Evelyne Brochu's second album, Le danger, offers a mix of playful electro-pop and tender, reflective melodies about love and life. By Laura Stanley