A Mari usque ad Mare

Happy Canada Day, country people!  I have no idea what I’ll be doing to celebrate Confederation today, but judging by the forecast, it’s most likely going to be an indoor activity.  If you’re stuck inside today, too, I have just the cure for your Holiday Wednesday blues:  a cross-Canada blog tour!

Yeah I could have put together another batch of great Canadian artists to play for you, but I’ve been there and done that.  I figured this year, it would be cool to celebrate many of my fellow bloggers who also call Canada home, and give them some proper blog lovin’.  I feel fortunate that Quick Before It Melts was recognized by the Polaris Prize community, and take pride in my support of great Canadian music.  Many of the blogs below have done the same, and I’m proud to be in their company.  So let’s follow the sun east to west, and check out what’s spinning across the Great White North!

Halifax, Nova Scotia Herohill Bryan and Shane are connoisseurs of great Canadian content, and go out of their way to support great East Coast acts, like former Thrush Hermit guy, and current CBC Radio 3 lucky charm, Joel Plaskett. MP3: Joel Plaskett “Through & Through & Through” Myspace: Joel Plaskett

Montreal, Quebec, and Toronto, Ontario Said The Gramophone Possibly the most creative and eloquent of the blogs listed here, Said The Gramophone features the most beautiful music-inspired prose and poetry I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading.  They are not exclusively Canadian, but their global music scope is indicative of their place as one of the world’s best music blogs.

Ottawa, Ontario i (heart) music Lowercase in name only, Matt has been bringing the noise from the nation’s capital since 2005.  He’s a concert promoter, a supporter of local music, and a big presence in the Canadian blogosphere. MP3: The Acorn “Crooked Legs” Myspace: The Acorn

Toronto, Ontario Chromewaves Ah, Frank, we cannot hold a candle to you.  The “chrome” standard, Chromewaves is, in my humble opinion, the best music blog out there today that features Canadian music.  I often wonder what Frank does as his day job (or if he even has one) as it seems he’s always out at concerts snapping amazing pictures for his site.

Winnipeg, Manitoba Painting Over Silence They call themselves a “Winnipeg Music blog with a penchant for indie”, and a better description isn’t to be found.  Again, not exclusively posting Canadian, content, Painting Over Silence still brings the spotlight on their hometown’s artists, and provides them with national exposure.  Like my favourite ‘Peggers, The Details. MP3: The Details “The Height of Land” Myspace: The Details

Calgary, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia Raised On Indie Brian and Lana have moved from the standard blog posting template into a more magazine style site.  They’re still huge supporters of the West Coast scene, and you can count on them for all the latest happenings from B.C. and beyond.

Vancouver, British Columbia Pogo a Go-Go Fil has been doing this longer than most of us, and though he may not have a daily post, when he does have something to say, it’s always worth hearing.  He’s one a great contributor to the Contrast Podcast, too.

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