Canada Eh?

Happy Holidays/New Years/(I guess that's a holiday...)
I, like most college students, returned home for the holidays. My Christmas morning started around 6am when I made my way to Newark airport, and after a bumpy flight, finally arrived in The Great White North in the mid-morning. Since being back here, I've encountered old friends, old bars and clubs we used to frequent, and of course, a whole lot of great Canadian music that I haven't heard in a while, or just plain haven't heard. 


So here's a couple songs proving that Canada is good for so much more then maple syrup, hockey, and polar bears. Enjoy a taste of the North.


Crystal Castles - Empathy (Noise/Electric)


Honesty, I didn't realize that Crystal Castles were from Canada until I moved away from this glorious country. This duo actually formed when Alice Glass (the vocalist) was only 15 and playing in an unsigned Noise band in Toronto. Long story short, Crystal Castles came together after producer Ethan Kath saw Glass' band's performance in a bar in downtown Toronto. 


MSTRKRFT - Bounce (A-Trak Remix) (Electric/Dance)


Here's a double Canadian song posting for you. MSTRKRFT, straight from the Beaches in Toronto, Ontario, being remixed by Montreal's A-Trak. Enjoy this bumpin' club hit. 


Blue Foundation - Eyes On Fire (Zed's Dead Remix) (Dubstep)


Oh, Zed's Dead. Where do I even begin? An amazing Dubstep duo from Toronto that plays a show at a bar called Wrong Bar every Wednesday night. If you're ever in Toronto on a Wednesday, you now know where to go.


Stay tuned! There will be more Canadian tunes to come in the following two weeks. 

Christmas Eve Mash-Ups.

So, personally, I'm not really a fan of Girl Talk in a few different ways. I won't get into those though, that's a whole 'nother conversation. Anyways, here are some amazing Mash-Ups by some amazing people. Absolutely the best Mash-Ups I've heard in a while. 


Super Mash Bros - D.G.A.F.L.Y.F.


At first: "Oh wicked, I freaking love Sandstorm."
But Then: "Oh wow, Vengaboys? And Hammer?"
If you're still not listening to it, you didn't read that first part, or have something against the 90s.


Bearbot - Paper Planes Remix


The offset rap is just incredible over the Paper Planes beat. Another great track by Bearbot.


The White Panda - Fireflies Goin' Down


Secretly, I love Owl City. But only sometimes... Anyways, I love how two things that are completely different sound fantastic together. 


Merry Christmas Everybody. 

The Kick Back

So now, as I am done my finals, I'm starting to listen to quite different genres of music which CLEARLY reflect my mood. Have a listen to some good songs that make you just want to chill.


Dr. Dog - The Beach



Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Some Loud Thunder


MNDR - I Go Away

FIIIIIIINNAAAAALLLSSSSSS.

First of all, I'm terribly terribly sorry that it's been a whole week since either of us has posted anything. However, as we all know, its that time of the year where every college student doesn't see the light of day for about a week and a half. Yep, it's time for Finals. Now, this is unfortunate because the vast majority of people that I speak to listen to music while studying, and I thought it would be nice to share some great music for you to listen to whilst studying. When I asked friends (and some strangers resulting in a lot of strange looks), I found that there isn't really one common genre of music people listen to while studying.


 I assumed that people listened to music with a generally slower beat and more laid back feel, yet found out that's only the case with a handful of people. Personally, the type of music I listen to when studying varies from day to day, sometimes in very extreme ways. For example, I find that a good playlist of Glitchy music really keeps me on my toes when studying or doing work. The rough sounds and heavy kicks and snares really keep my mind going and alert, and the instrumentals are perfect then there are no words to cloud my brain. With all that said, another genre I find really good to listen while trying to get through a whole book of notes or writing a massive paper is definitely Hip Hop. A great Hip Hop playlist or album keeps me nodding my head through whatever it is I'm trying to finish. Quick and witty rhymes sometimes get me caught up and distracted from what I'm trying to process, but they inspire me to grunt through and get it done. 


There needs to be more really good Glitch-Hop. 


So, even though finals are almost over for most, here's a couple of my favourite songs to listen to while staying up all night filling my brain to it's limits with course content that usually doesn't even appear on the final itself. Enjoy.


Mos Def - Mathematics(Hip Hop/Rap)


What's there to say about Mos Def. He is just all around incredible. Also, it was his birthday earlier this week. So happy belated, and don't ever stop doing what you're doing. 


Das Racist - Nutmeg(Hip Hop/Rap)


Unreal rap ground out of Brooklyn, Das Racist comes straight at you, no holds, with an absolutely dizzying rhyme schemes and word plays. Have a listen, and check out their whole mix tape. 


Boreta - Bubblin' In The Cut(Glitch/Electric)


First of two members of The Glitch Mob I'll be posting tonight, Boreta brings us this fantastic Glitchy, almost Hip Hop-py track. Anytime this track comes on, well...my brain turns off and listens to it BUT! Once it's over I can power through notes like you wouldn't believe. 


edIT - Screening Phone Calls(Glitch/Electric)


For everyone who hasn't heard edIT before, he's super glitchy. So if you're not into the Glitch genre, this song might not be for you. However if you ARE into the Glitch genre, this song may make you a very very happy person. 

Hip Hop, juste un esprit positif.

Hello everyone. I'm not gonna lie, for the past couple days the only thing I've been listening to is the new Deadmau5 album. I'm still trying to come to terms with it, but that's what tomorrow night is for. Tonight, I give you...some more hip hop! Still always good.


Hocus Pocus (feat. The Procussions) - Hip Hop


Things I love about this:
          1) The funky beat in the background makes it impossible NOT to nod your head.
          2) French rap always makes me happy, because its a whole different game then we got here in North America.
          3) Got some really good rhymes from The Procussions.
          4) I could go on for days. Just listen.


Chemical Brothers (feat. K-OS) - Get You High


Chemical Brothers? Always good. Canadian Indie/Hip Hop artist K-OS? Also good. Mixed together is a really bumpin' song. Have a Listen.


Shad - Rose Garden


I know, I know, Shad again? This is of his most recent album, which came out earlier this year. Really great beat, awesome sampling, and very tight lyrics from Shad. Also, the video is very, very well done, and its a fantastic concept. If you like it, the rest of the album is just as good. And yes, he is also from Canada. Straight out of London, Ontario. 

I like Jellybeans

I don't know why I chose that title. haha. I thought it was funny. So as we are heading into finals week, I feel as though I need to post so "get wild" while studying music. In other words, music to help me pull that all nighter as we members of the "Procrastination Generation" tend to do. Our brains are gonna be the size of peas by the time we are 40. I hope people know that Insomnia/Lack of sleep shrinks your brain. If not here is a link to more info! haha

Anyway here are some beatly, meaty jams for you guys:



This guy, Bart B More, is an up and coming Dutch export. Bart B More’s Dutch debut “Newschool Cuts EP” was a massive smash in Holland, a mainstay in the DJ boxes of all the top Dutch jocks. He had continued to catch the attention of producers, like Bob Sinclair. His production company is in full swing so look for him down the road!



Nom nom nom! I could eat these beats all day! CCC is a British group aaannnd thats about all I could find on them. They have been around for a while and have actually released 8 EPs. Keep the bakery going!



Dirty Disco Youth. What a great name. This guy, Phil Speiser, is actually only 19 and originates from Vienna, Austria. Being hyped as the new “Wunderkind” gigs at the big electro events and interviews at radio and tv stations followed, as well as positive articles and features in several magazines. IE Another hot act to watch. This song has a particular feel of Daft Punk songs. Madd good!

Just Keep Screaming

Hello followers.
Todays entry is going to be a little different from what you are used to hearing on The Bathroom Session. Todays post is brought to you by the letter 'loud' and will consist of 5 different bands of the post hardcore genre.


Amity Affliction - Fire Or Knife



First up on the docket, The Amity Affliction's 'Fire or Knife'. The Amity Affliction named their band in memory of one of their first band mates who was killed in a car accident when he was 17. Amity refers to friendship and Affliction refers to the struggles of dealing with such a loss. Having lost a friend in a car accident at 16, I respect this band a shit ton. This song is off their second album 'Youngbloods' released earlier this year and is one of my faves to blast in my headphones.


Bury Tomorrow - You & I



Next up, 'You & I' by Bury Tomorrow. I was searching the inter webs for tid bits of info on this band and came across this biography:
Bury Tomorrow were formed in 2006 when a freak Nuclear spill contaminated Adam Jackson giving him superhuman drumming skills thus becoming known only as ‘El Metronome’.
Armed with his new powers he let out a battle cry calling forth any suited heroes to join him in his quest for metal glory. The cry was answered by 4 intrepid similar nuclear mishaps; Mehdi aka ‘Fingerboy’ with the ability to pick up any guitar and shred; Jason aka ‘Soundwave’ blessed with a voice that can reach notes that only small animals and people with hearing aides can hear; and the two brothers Danni aka ‘Cpt Sonica’ with a growl that could stop a lion in its tracks and Davyd aka ‘The Animal’ … well capable of being animal like. Together they are The Metalcore Quintet ‘BURY TOMORROW’.
I don't need to say anymore.


Periphery - The Walk



PEEEEERIPHERY! Listening to this band makes me blow a load. Periphery signed a one record deal with Sumerian Records (which they released earlier this year, on 4:20) and have been touring and supporting bands like DevilDriver, Emmure, God Forbid, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Fear Factory since 2008. There's not much else to say about Periphery, JUST LISTEN.


A Day To Remember - The Downfall Of Us All



N-E-X-T! 'The Downfall Of Us All' by one of my all time fave bands, A Day To Remember. It was difficult to pick one song by them to post but this one always make me smile when it comes on and I have no choice but to turn it up. I love them because they mix two different genres of music. When Jeremy McKinnon, lead singer, was asked about their sound he said 'It's weird. See it's funny because we have been doing this for so long. When we started, this shit was not cool. EVERYONE told us mixing the two genres wouldn't work. Hell, a lot of people still feel that way. We’ve just always played what we wanted to hear, and to be honest people weren't doing it back then. We loved pop punk, we loved hardcore bands, and we couldn’t decide what to be. So we said fuck it. Let’s do them both.' And they pull it off.


Asking Alexandria - The Final Episode (Lets Change The Channel)



Save the best for last. Asking Alexandria = pure raw sex. I can't even concentrate after watching/listening to this video. If you haven't heard Asking Alexandria then sit back, relax, give your ears a little slice of heaven, and fall in love.
*Exciting news: NEW album to be released in 2011. Keep your eyes and ears peeled.




Sincerely yours,
Angelica Wilson

Songs For Insomniacs.

So this weekend, I've pretty much been Mr. Lame. I spent Friday night at home, and now tonight as well. But that's fine, no problem here. It gives me time to rest, recoup, and get some good old fashion thinking done. As the weather's getting colder, my mind tends to wander aimlessly looking for something to hold on to. Sometimes it wanders too much, and keeps me up at night. So here are a couple nice songs to knock you out if you're lame like me, and are spending some quality time with yourself tonight. 


The Rocket Summer - Christmas Present


I actually just started listening to The Rocket Summer a little while ago, and this song is just so nice. I love songs that are more instrumental then verse, and that's exactly what this song is. 


Ben Gibbard - Brand New Colony (Acoustic)


Oh Ben Gibbard. Seriously, in my own opinion, I think he's incredible. His lyrics are always so fantastical and inspiring. This is him covering his band The Postal Service's "Brand New Colony", which I almost think is better then the original. If you haven't heard his acoustic stuff, you should really give it a listen. 


City And Colour - Comin' Home


Now, I can't say that I'm a huge fan of Dallas Green, but I can say that I love this song. For those of you who aren't aware, City And Colour is the solo project of Dallas Green from the Canadian Hardcore band Alexisonfire. I think the reason why I'm not such a huge fan of his is because when he first dropped a single, they played the shit (excuse my language) out of it on Canadian radio, and continued to do the same with every single he dropped. This song just stuck with me, and I usually listen to it any time I'm, you guessed it, Comin' Home. 

Rabble, rabble, rabble, rabble, rabble

Happy Friday everyone!! I hope your weeks went well and your weekend go even better. So I have been hearing a few new good bands that I thought I should share with you. They are on the indie side. I feel like more and more I'm moving away from the electronic music into more instrumental stuff. Not a bad thing. Electronic music is always there but I need some softer jams for now. Here are a few I have recently been obsessed with.



Ola Podrido hails from Austin and is headed by film composer David Wingo. This album came out in 2007 so its a little old. The rest of his album is fantastic. Check him out!




This girl is awesome. She is from New Jersey but has a crazy Bluegrass sound. Nuts. She just released her album in 2009 and is currently on tour. Watch out for this girl.





The Acorn. What is there to say? These guys are from Canada (woot reppin the maple!). They have been together since 2003 and have released 7 albums. This is off their 2007 album. They just released their new album No Ghost.

Flip Hop

Good evening everyone. Or rather, good morning. The other day after deciding to kick some ass and clean my grunge filled hole I call a bedroom, I started (quite out of the blue) to really want to listen to some Hip Hop. So now I'm on a slight Hip Hop binge, and you all get to come along for the ride. Here are three amazing rappers that I just can't stop listening to right now.


Shad - Out Of Love Pt. 2


So, of course I have to post up some Shad. Amazing rapper out of London (Ontario), this is off his second album "The Old Prince". That was when I actually started listening to him, and his lyrics were always so clever and he had a nice rhyming structure. Haven't gotten around to listening to all of his newest album "TSOL", but best believe, I will be.


Mos Dub - History Town


One of the most recent from Mash-up artist Max Tannone, well known for Jaydiohead among many other amazing Mash-up albums, this whole album is Mos Def's quick witted rhymes with some awesome Reggae beats backing them up. 


Kid CuDi - Up, Up and Away (The Wake & Bake Song)


I, also just recently, started to get really into Kid CuDi. He has a catalog of songs showcasing his numerous talents. From straight dirty rap tracks, to catchy numbers like this one here. Thanks Mr. Cudi. Keep doing what you're doing. 

This one's a quicky.

I apologize for being so lazy on my posts lately. School has just been kicking my patootie. Unfortunately, this will be a mad quick post. A little mix of everything today. I have been finding some great new artists lately. Hope you guys enjoy them!

PS watch the videos. Some of them are pretty wild.






And a "crunchy" jam as Aidan puts it haha.