Just thought I would let you all know that the article I wrote for CONFRONT Magazine is now live. Click here to read the article (with pictures).

It’s almost 3am, so you know it’s time for a post. Welcome to this year’s music in review. If you’re a long-time reader of this blog, you’ll know that every year I write an article that covers the hot artists and albums of 2007 along with my predictions for next year’s breakout bands. This year has been interesting, with notable releases by small indie bands, reunion albums from long-time artists, and unique approaches to digital music distribution.

First up is the hot albums of 2007. The following are in no particular order (in fact, it’s just the order they come up in iTunes as I listen to the tracks of the past year).

Hot albums for 2007!?

Strata - Strata Presents the End of the World: Strata ended up being the breakout band of 2007. Their latest album was a real hit, they are getting all kinds of airplay, and their single “Cocaine” is my pick for the best song of 2007. They are amazing performers live, they have a unique sound, and they combine that with powerful lyrics and storytelling. If I really had to pick one standout album of 2007, this would be it. And it’s a STEAL at only $7.99 on iTunes!

Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare: What is there to say? It’s the Arctic Monkeys. Somehow, a large number of people haven’t heard of them before. Ok… so they don’t really get any airplay here in Canada (which is a shame), but still… It’s the Arctic Monkeys!!! Their thrashy, kinda sloppy, rock-with-punk-roots sound is so recognizable I can tell it’s one of their…

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