One podcast I was recently introduced to by my man Jim, is John Sakamoto’s Anti-Hit List.  There are a few things I like about this podcast:  1. JS knows his shit  2. Music discovery is a beautiful thing  3. Some of the tunes are outstanding

The Anti-Hit List is a weekly music column by Canadian music critic John Sakamoto.

The column presents a countdown list of Sakamoto’s ten favourite non-hit songs of the week. This may include indie rock, mashups, forgotten classics, and other assorted bits of Internet musical culture. Each entry provides a link to a web page where the track can be streamed or downloaded.

The column was originated on Sun Media’s CANOE website. It subsequently moved to eye, and currently appears on the Toronto Star’s website.

Download The Anti-Hit List and let me know what you think.  If you’re already a fan, let other readers know what you dig about it.

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Locally, The Junction is a band you should check out.  Start listening to them to become familiar before their gig on Feb 2 at the Shoe.  Their song Components of Four may have made to your speakers as it got some decent rotations on various broadcasts and podcasts.

Here’s the skinny…The Junction formed in the suburban community of Brampton, Ont. in 1996. Taking it from the basement Brent and Mike jammed the styles of acid jazz, bossa nova and rock and roll to create their sound. After jamming with a variety of players Matt joined in 2000. Three E.P.’s one full length and several Canadian tours later…

Check out their latest album, “cohesive yet proudly all over the place”.  Catchy melodies buried beneath modern rock riffs, acid jazz and a bit of Madchester delivers a winning sound from the Junction.

Upcoming gigs:

Jan 17 Brampton, ON Good Times Cafe w/the imports, vulcan dub squad, and escalate. All-ages.

Feb 02 Toronto, ON The Horseshoe Tavern w/Five Blank Pages – Chelen & Rajiv’s last show, vulcan dub squad, and the ghost is dancing. 19+

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