Dog Tracks

Dog Tracks for May 7, 2012!

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:08:00 GMT

It’s James Cormier with 4 new songs for Dog Tracks for May 7, 2012! This week, the return of Metric & The Offspring, plus new singles from Jack White and Big Wreck! If you have any questions or comments, I always love feedback… drop me a line at james@bigdog.astral.com

OFFSPRING - DAYS GO BY

The Offspring still keep chuggin'. They keep on making songs true to themselves. They keep pleasing their fans, yet try new things. No title for the new album yet... but you know it's going to be good. Long live Noodles!

METRIC - YOUTH WITHOUT YOUTH

Metric has been slaving away at a good follow up to their album 'Fantasies', which was huge. People have been waiting impatiently... this song debuted at #1 on the Canadian Alternative charts. 'Synthetica' is due out June 12th.

BIG WRECK - WOLVES

'Albatross' is the fantastic new album, and 'Albatross', the lead single was their first number 1 rock song in Canada. This new tune 'Wolves' has the same awesomeness. Let's make it two in a row. Don't forget, these fellas are playing the New Glasgow Jubilee this year! Saturday August 4th!

JACK WHITE - SIXTEEN SALTINES

Second single from his number one album, his first solo, Blunderbuss. Only Jack could write a song about eating crackers and make it cool. Thank you Mr. White!

Dog Tracks for April 16, 2012!

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:00:00 GMT

It’s James Cormier with 4 new songs for Dog Tracks for April 16 2012! This week, the return of Soundgarden, I Mother Earth, and Linkin Park, plus we introduce The Rikers! If you have any questions or comments, I always love feedback… drop me a line at james@bigdog.astral.com

SOUNDGARDEN - LIVE TO RISE

Soundgarden is back! They officially reunited, and this is their first song together since then. It's being used for the soundtrack to the movie The Avengers! Now that's some exposure! Excellent tune. Once they plan another full album, we will let you know!

LINKIN PARK - BURN IT DOWN

They are back with a new album called 'Living Things' in stores June 26th. The last album, 'A Thousand Suns' was released less than 2 years ago. The fellas didn't make us wait so long... thanks Linkin Park!

I MOTHER EARTH - WE GOT THE LOVE

Another reunited band! No full album, but a single you can get right now fromt their website. They have reunited the second version of the band, with Brian Byrne as lead singer, and not Edwin. Both versions are cool though. Good to have them back!

THE RIKERS - I'M ON THE RADIO

A band from Hamilton... just like The Arkells and Paul Shaffer. Guess what Rikers! You ARE on the radio! Cool! Their debut album 'Islands' is available right now!

Dog Tracks for April 2, 2012!

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:30:00 GMT

It’s James Cormier with 2 new songs for Dog Tracks for April 2, 2012! This week, more stuff from City & Colour and the Sam Roberts Band! If you have any questions or comments, I always love feedback… drop me a line at james@bigdog.astral.com

SAM ROBERTS BAND - LET IT IN

Another single from the album 'Collider'. No Sam at the Junos this year. I was surprised. Excellent tune, enjoy!

CITY & COLOUR - THE GRAND OPTIMIST

Single number 3 from 'Little Hell'. Dallas Green won the coveted Songwriter of the Year at the Junos this year. Well-deserved. Did you know that he is with the host of So You Think You Can Dance Canada? They seem so different, but it works for them. Love is beautiful man.

Dog Tracks for March 26, 2012!

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:06:00 GMT

It’s James Cormier with 1 new song for Dog Tracks for Mar.26, 2012! This week, another single from Foo Fighters! If you have any questions or comments, I always love feedback… drop me a line at james@bigdog.astral.com

FOO FIGHTERS - BRIDGE BURNING

Another single from the album 'Wasting Light'. The song and album are excellent. That is all.

Dog Tracks for March 19,2012!

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:45:00 GMT

It’s James Cormier with 2 new songs for Dog Tracks for Mar.19,2012! This week, another single from the hottest act on the planet, plus a band that is total Fun! If you have any questions or comments, I always love feedback… drop me a line at james@bigdog.astral.com

ADELE - RUMOUR HAS IT

She sold over 5 millions albums of '21' in a calendar year. She has won all the awards she was up for. I can't remember a time when the public and the critics were so totally on the same page since U2 and MJ in the 80's. Insane. Enjoy the last single planned for this album. Adele officially rules the music world.

FUN (feat. Janelle Monae) - WE ARE YOUNG

An indie band from New York. This song has been used in TV shows (Chuck & Glee) and for Chevy ads. It's now moving to radio, and people are diggin' it. Enjoy.

Dog Tracks for March 5,2012!

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:47:00 GMT

It’s James Cormier with 2 new songs for Dog Tracks for Mar.5 ,2012! This week, second singles from Bush & The Black Keys! If you have any questions or comments, I always love feedback… drop me a line at james@bigdog.astral.com

BUSH - BABY COME HOME

It's the newer, gentler Bush. Gentler... but they still play the rock and roll. This is the second single from their reunion album 'The Sea of Memories'. Gavin Rossdale doesn't have as much anger balled up, so the lyrics aren't as biting... but still good stuff. Enjoy..

THE BLACK KEYS - GOLD ON THE CEILING

Perhaps the hottest rock band on the planet right now. Everything they do gets eaten up quicker than a kids birthday cake. 'El Camino' is the new album. They should have been a performer at the Grammys this year... but no... we had 2 helpings of Chris Brown. Yeah... so... meh to the Grammys.

Dog Tracks for February 27,2012!

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:53:00 GMT

It’s James Cormier with 2 new songs for Dog Tracks for Feb. 27, 2012! This week, new Slash & Joel Plaskett Emergency! If you have any questions or comments, I always love feedback… drop me a line at james@bigdog.astral.com

SLASH - YOU'RE A LIE

Slash didn't take long brewing up his second solo effort. It was probably quicker due to Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge doing all the vocals this time around... plus Slash's band The Conspirators. The new album is called 'Apocalyptic Love' in stores May 22. With his solo stuff, and Velvet Revolver stuff, Slash has now put out 10 times more music than Axl and 'GNR'. And it's great stuff. Can't wait for the GNR reunion at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. Lovin' the new Slash.

JOEL PLASKETT EMERGENCY - YOU'RE MINE

Joel doesn't do anything normal when it comes to new stuff. For the new album 'Scrappy Happiness', which is due in store March 27... Joel and the Emergency decided to record one new song a week for 10 weeks. That's a pretty cool, and big undertaking. Only a couple more weeks of recording to go. They decided the first that they recorded would be the single. Classic JPE sound.

Dog Tracks for February 20,2012!

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:44:00 GMT

It’s James Cormier with 2 new songs for Dog Tracks for Feb. 20, 2012! This week, another song from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, plus solo Jack White! If you have any questions or comments, I always love feedback… drop me a line at james@bigdog.astral.com

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS - LOOK AROUND

It's single number 3 from latest album 'I'm With You'. I hope they don't take so much time between records next time. They bring the funk with the rock once again. Rock n Roll Hall of Fame... here they come.

JACK WHITE - LOVE INTERRUPTION

The White Stripes disbanded. The Dead Weather and the Raconteurs are on a break. He's produce for people like country legend Loretta Lynn. So does Jack White take a break? Nah. He does his first solo record, called 'Blunderbuss'... out April 24th. What does blunderbuss mean? There are 2 definitions... here they are. 1. A short-barreled large-bored gun with a flared muzzle, used at short range and 2. An action or way of doing something regarded as lacking in subtlety and precision... I think he was going with definition number 2... I think. The female voice you hear is Ruby Amanfu... she's killer.

Dog Tracks for February 6,2012

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:08:00 GMT

It’s James Cormier with 3 new songs for Dog Tracks for Feb. 6, 2012! This week, another song from Coldplay & Nickelbac, plus we introduce Eric Hutchinson! If you have any questions or comments, I always love feedback… drop me a line at james@bigdog.astral.com

NICKELBACK - LULLABY

The hits just keep on comin'! This tune sounds a little different from their other stuff. It's not a cover of the Shawn Mullins tune, and I wouldn't try to put my baby to sleep with it, but it is good. 'Here & Now' is their latest monster album. Enjoy.

COLDPLAY - CHARLIE BROWN

I don't know if he's singing about the Peanuts gang, or Snoopy, or whatever. It's not a cover of The Coasters classic. But it is the latest hit from their album 'Mylo Xyloto'.

ERIC HUTCHINSON - WATCHING ME WATCH HIM

This guy has been working hard the last 15 years. After a minor breakthrough in the US a few years ago, it looks like he's ready to take another step. Born in DC, raised in Maryland, college in Boston, moved to LA. He's done moving, and ready to move...up the charts! Aren't I clever?!?! Album is coming out April 17, and is called 'Moving Up Living Down'... coincidence... I do not believe so.

Dog Tracks for January 30, 2012!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:02:00 GMT

It’s James Cormier with 2 new songs for Dog Tracks for Jan. 30, 2012! This week, another song from 'Chickenfoot III' and another smash from Seether! If you have any questions or comments, I always love feedback… drop me a line at james@bigdog.astral.com

CHICKENFOOT - DIFFERENT DEVIL

The supergroup known as Chickenfoot continues to gel and continues to create their own sound. The second single off their album 'Chickenfoot III' shows the softer side of the band. If you preferred Roth over Hagar in Van Halen, that's cool. But I think what's lost in the argument is that Sammy is a talented rock and roll band member and singer/songwriter. Boy has chops.

SEETHER - NO RESOLUTION

Seether continues to crank out the hits, and continues to get bigger & bigger. The can't get much bigger in the rock realm, but one crossover smash to the youngins will catapult them from star to superstar status. They are helping to keep rock alive & well. 'Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray' is the album, and I now have carpal tunnel syndrome from typing it.