I went into The Lone Ranger with a sense of wariness. Many previous reviews I had read stated its low box office draws and its poor portrayal of First Nations culture. However, the movie did not disappoint me, and, in fact, exceeded my low expectations. But really, I was walking into the film...

Shabazz Palaces – Black Up Record Label – Sub Pop The Seattle duo Shabazz Palaces released Black Up; a follow up to two EPs released in the summer of 2009. Black Up was released in June of 2011. The duo consists of Ishmael Butler and Tendai Maraire. Ishmael has enjoyed previous musical...

The Toronto pop-rock band The Heights is set to release their third EP, Drag Race on the Moon on the ninth of July. This is the perfect next step for the band who has already toured successfully with acts including Silverstein, Set Your Goals, and Fireworks. This is also the ideal follow-up...

The Maine released their highly anticipated fourth album, Forever Halloween, internationally on the fourth of June and it has proved well worth the wait, since the 2011 release of Pioneer.  It is equal parts reflective slow ballads and energy filled rock songs. The album opens with the upbeat...

Well, here we have it - the new Puppy Machine site. After 12 years of good lovin’ from our old site (yes, the design was THAT good it could last over a decade), we’ve finally launched this here new one. We’re happy to have the old team back, too. Creative Director, Terry Lau...