On The Verge

Here is the eagerly awaited album from the British singer who is the female axis of British electro/alt favorites FROU FROU, who were responsible for the gem "Let's Go" from the movie Garden State.

Website: www.imogenheap.com
CD Available from A&B Sound: $12.99

PROTEST THE HERO
KEZIA

The full-length debut melding metal, thrash, melody, passion, enlightenment, emotion, politics, screamo, punk rock, theatrics and intensity into a 3-act epic. "The next Rage Against The Machine. Bands like this only come along once per generation" - George Stroumboulopoulos In Concert Dec. 10, w/ My Chemical Romance

Website: www.protestthehero.com
CD Available from A&B Sound: $12.99

MOKA ONLY
THE DESIRED EFFECT

Moka Only steps out on his own with a brand new solo album. The durable mammal hits us up with his very own blend of dirty funk laced hip hop. Guests include: K-OS, MF Doom, Jay Dee, OH NO, Sixtoo and more. Featuring the hit single "Once Again" featuring Mad Child.

Website: www.mokaonly.com
CD Available from A&B Sound: $12.99

RICH HOPE
RICH HOPE & HIS EVIL DOERS

Rich Hope ignites the soul the way only good roots rock 'n' roll can. Foot-stompin' free-for-alls and country laments meet right where Bob Dylan, Howlin' Wolf, R.L. Burnside and Hank Williams sit down together for BBQ and whiskey. CD Release Party Dec. 3 - The Lamplighter

Website: www.maxmusic.ca
CD Available from A&B Sound: $12.99

LIVING THINGS
AHEAD OF THE LIONS

The three brothers who make up Living Things hail from St. Louis. Their music is reminiscent of AC/DC with Fugazi's humanistic fervor. Features the first single " Bom Bom Bom "

Website: www.livingthingsmusic.com
CD Available from A&B Sound: $12.99

I AM GHOST
WE ARE ALWAYS SEARCHING

Featuring a fi nely woven web of sinister guitars blaring intense rock and hardcore rhythms, atop spitfi re drumming and the intensely emotional resonance of a classically trained violinists and pianist, I Am Ghost have adopted the darker side of contemporary culture as the dictum and basis for their music.

Website: www.epitaph.com
CD Available from A&B Sound: $9.99

CANTOMA
CANTOMA

From Famed Café Del Mar resident DJ Phil Mison, comes Cantoma, an album rooted in Flamenco, Dub, Latin, and Asian infl uences. Music that will transport you to the warm beaches of Spain.

Website: www.quango.com
CD Available from A&B Sound: $14.99

LEEROY STAGGER
BEAUTIFUL HOUSE

Fusing a deep-seated punk fury with a gritty country infl uence and pop sweetness, Leeroy Stagger's sophomore album Beautiful House places him fi rmly in the genre of powerful singer/songwriter. Ideal for fans who have been touched where it hurts by American Music Club & Paul Westerberg.

Website: www.leeroystagger.ca
CD Available from A&B Sound: $12.99

ALEXISONFIRE / MONEEN
THE SWITCHEROO SERIES

Two of Canada's fastest rising bands take their long-standing friendships to a whole new level with The Switcheroo Series. The 6-song EP features Alexisonfi re and Moneen experimenting and adding their own unique spin on each other's songs, plus a new original track from each band.

Website: www.dinealonerecords.com
CD Available from A&B Sound: $9.99

TREY ANASTASIO
SHINE

Shine is the fi rst collection of new songs since the break up of his seminal rock band PHISH. Produced and mixed by Brendan O'Brien the album features 12 new recordings.

Website: www.treyanastasio.com
CD Available from A&B Sound: $14.99

INDIO SARAVANJA
INDIO SARAVANJA

Indio brings a voice reminiscent of Bob Dylan and Lou Reed to a brilliant collection of songs inspired by living in the North. His poetic and melancholic music takes you through some dark emotional realms...yet leaves you feeling satisfi ed and optimistic for the future.

Website: www.caribourecords.com
CD Available from A&B Sound: $00.00

BIG BOI PRESENTS”¦
GOT PURP VOL. 2

One half of supergroup Outkast, Big Boi's new label venture with Virgin Records is Purple Ribbon Entertainment. The fi rst release is a collection of the hottest and freshest sounds of southern hip-hop and R&B. Artists featured include Big Boi, Bubba Sparxxx, Goodie Mob, Sleepy Brown Killer Mike and more.

Website: www.purpleribbonallstars.com
CD Available from A&B Sound: $14.99

ARABESQUE
THE FRENZY OF RENOWN

Sin Nombre Records presents the long awaited and critically acclaimed debut album from Toronto based hip-hop star Arabesque. 'The Frenzy of Renown' includes the hit singles 'Stardust', 'Treat' and 'Bellyache'.

Website: www.sin-nom.com
CD Available from A&B Sound: $12.99

GRRRLS WITH GUITARS VOL.3
VARIOUS ARTISTS

From straight-ahead rock and acoustic pop to country, folk-roots and swing-jazz, GRRRLS WITH GUITARS VOL.3 is a unique collection celebrating the diversity of some of Canada's finest female songwriters including Kim Barlow, Po' Girl, Coco Love Alcorn, Nadine Davenport & more

Website: www.maxmusic.ca
CD Available from A&B Sound: $12.99

DAVID BUCHBINDER
SHURUM BURUM JAZZ CIRCUS

From the award-winning composer and trumpeter behind the Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band comes the soundtrack to his Cirque du Soleil-style jazz extravaganza. "..fi ercely imaginative music that swaggers with volatile rhythms cushioning endlessly changing modes...an idiosyncratic, accessible gumbo." -The Toronto Star

Website: www.davidbuchbinder.ca
CD Available from A&B Sound: $14.99