Pick of the Week #18: The Liptonians

The executive summary: The Liptonians s/t album is, in my estimation, like vintage Ben Folds except more Canadian... which is to say that they're nicer, less abrasive, and write songs more about/for real people and not... characters.

See the Liptonians myspace for the dates for their cross country (Canada) tour, their tour blog for videos of said tour, and their twitter page if you're wondering what they're doing right now.

See the Burgeoning Metropolis blog for the full post w/ mp3s, and possibly in the coming weeks for an email exchange (emails pending) with the band.

Pick of the Week #1: Ketch Harbour Wolves
Pick of the Week #2: Rah Rah
Pick of the Week #3: Glasvegas/Animal Collective
Pick of the Week #4: Bruce Peninsula
Pick of the Week #5: The Antlers
Pick of the Week #6: The Darcys
Pick of the Week #7: Ohbijou
Pick of the Week #8: Gentlemen Husbands
Pick of the Week #9: Chris Whitley
Pick of the Week #10: Alela Diane
Pick of the Week #11: K'naan
Pick of the Week #12: TOR/Sufjan Stevens
Pick of the Week #13: Timber Timbre
Pick of the Week #14: Justis
Pick of the Week #15: Hibiscus & Rosehips Compilation
Pick of the Week #16: Patrick Watson
Pick of the Week #17: Olenka and the Autumn Lovers

Winnipeg based project puts musicians on the hot seat!

The Record of the Week Club is a celebration of the Winnipeg music scene and was engineered by local Winnipeg producer/musician Mike Petkau( Les Jupes, The Liptonians, Ian La Rue).
Every Wednesday for 16 weeks, 3 musicians showed up at MCM Studios in Winnipeg. What would follow could be compared to a blind musical date. A couple of artists had the evening to create a piece. What would come out of it are co-creations between members of The Liptonians, The Weakerthans, Chic Gamine, Mahogany Frog, Nathan, Novillero, The Waking Eyes, Tele , Oldfolks Home and many more. The album is due June 16th and is already available via the ROTWC web site. See who was paired with who on the ROTWC myspace here. Profits are set to be donated to the legendary West End Cultural center, which is being renovated as we speak.

Here is a nice little mp3 for you all to enjoy. It features John K. Sampson of the Weakerthans, aboriginal singer Nikki Komaksiutiksak and minimal electronista Blunderspublik. Enjoy and buy yourself a copy of this CD!

MP3: John K. Sampson, Nikki Komaksiutiksak and Blunderspublik - Keewatin Arctic