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The ExploreMusic Top 7
Top 7 from Mike Sullivan
  1. Tegan & Sara

    Someday

    The last song, and perhaps the best track off the cute Canadian twins' latest record, Sainthood. Catchy & kinda punky, this song is the perfect example of why Tegan and Sara are where they are today. You'll be singing along in minutes.

    Sounds like Feist, Metric, Stars
  2. Born Ruffians

    Sole Brother

    Toronto based band has a free download available through Paper Bag Records as a taste of their next record, Say It, to be released June 1st.

    Sounds like Pixies, Modest Mouse, Broken Social Scene
  3. A Primitive Evolution

    Death On Wheels

    Their self-produced debut video for “Death on Wheels” solidified the band and captured their enigmatic stage presence alongside Frankenstein cheerleaders as part of the 2007 L’Oreal Fashion Week. Voiced by the late Martin Streek, a highly respected Toronto DJ, the video caught the attention of the vampire musical movie Suck.

    Sounds like Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Radiohead
  4. Dethklok

    Briefcase Full Of Guts

    Thank you Adult Swim, Metalocalypse is f*cking awesome. The stars of the animated show are essentially the death metal (sorry dethmetal) equivalent of Gorillaz…except they actually have a cartoon show, are way funnier, and are extremely violent. And you thought GWAR was evil/stupid. /m/ /m/

    Sounds like Metallica, Cannibal Corpse, Gorillaz
  5. High On Fire

    Snakes For The Divine

    Extremely underrated metal band hailing from Oakland…there's elements for every type of metal head here…thrash, stoner, sludge, death metal all rear their nasty heads. If you like Mastodon…buy this album.

    Sounds like Mastodon, The Bronx, Converge
  6. Cobra Skulls

    H.D.U.I (Honary Discharge Under The I)

    Cool band name, straight up catchy punk rock! Band recently parted ways with drummer Chad Cleveland, picking up Luke Ray (Only Crime, Nothington) for upcoming tour dates.

    Sounds like Hostage Life, Bouncing Souls, The Flatliners
  7. Black Sabbath

    Black Sabbath

    Black Sabbath recently celebrated their 40th anniversary! How the hell did Ozzy pull that off?!?!?!?!?!?

    Sounds like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden
Your Top 7
Your 7 - week of 03/08/10
  1. Lawrence Arabia

    Apple Pie Bed

    A criminally under-heard song from 2009, this is super catchy indie-pop from New Zealand. I've been listening to this song nonstop for a while- but watch out, the music video is a lil risque. --Steve, Grimsby
  2. The New Pornographers

    Mass Romantic

    Arguably the best Canadian Indie band ever. This song encompasses the typical Canadian Indie sound. The strong lyrics and Karen Oesc vocals and creative bridge make this song one of the best to come out in the last 20 years. --Torsten, Toronto
  3. Christian D and the Hangovers

    Vampire Rocker

    Opener “Vampire Rocker”, storms out of the gate in a fury of pounding drums, fiery guitars and yelped vocals, a horror-themed number with a psychobilly edge. --Christian, Toronto
  4. BuffaloGrass

    Paradise Found

    Traditional sounding song, written by Pedro Petersen. Texas places and experiences. --Don, Buda, TX
  5. Sevendust

    Forever Dead

    This is the "leaked" track from the new album. Produced by Johnny K, the album entitled Cold Day Memory promises to be another step forward for the most underrated band I have ever heard. Give it a listen! --Alex, UK
  6. acetate cowboys

    Dingo

    quirky electronic pop esque track with an unconventional structure --charlie, london
  7. Roots Manuva

    Again and Again

    Infectious song from Britain's best MC/Producer. Roots has that "Bristol Sound," laced heavily with Dub, Reggae, and mad production skills. --Scruffy, Ottawa
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