Shaven Primates Shares "Chasing The Dragon" EP: A Raw Exploration of Desire's Dark Corners Something wonderfully ironic about the fact that Shaven Primates, a band from Oxford, makes some of the most evolved dark wave art rock in the UK. Their most recent EP, "Chasing the Dragon," is not just an improvement; it is a conscious step back into darker soundscapes, and it works perfectly. Following their...

Exploring the Folk-Rock Fusion in 'Hanlon's Razor'. A band from Calgary, Alberta, with a sound as diverse as Canada's landscape, has emerged. The Dust Collectors are an interesting alternative folk quintet whose sound spans from country and blues to rock with a heavy folk influence. Matt Easton (lead guitar and vocals), Steve Rozitis (bass and vocals), Scott Stolee (drums and vocals), and Luke Giblin (lead...