I submitted a song via the Smells Like Sour website for SLS12 consideration. I submitted "I Believe" by The Marble Index.  I've actually been digging this tune for a while now but only got around to submitting it earlier today.  I believe it's an SLS-worthy sound and should make the

I submitted a song via the Smells Like Sour website for SLS12 consideration. I submitted "Fall To Pieces" by Velvet Revolver.  I dig this track but my brother Steve doesn't.  We discussed this difference of opinion and realized that this sound, which is a Guns N' Roses sound circa 1990,

Suddenly a note from Scott Simpson from the 680News Storm Centre doesn't seem quite as big a deal.  Back in January, I wrote about Finger Eleven's lead singer Scott Anderson and his post to our SLS Finger Eleven - "One Thing" discussion page.  I thought it was pretty cool that

I submitted a song via the Smells Like Sour website for SLS12 consideration. I submitted "Triple Trouble" by the Beastie Boys.  "Triple Trouble" is the second single from the Beastie Boys' lastest disc, To The 5 Boroughs.  I'm sort of a sucker for these guys and I'm just happy to

A few days ago I wrote an entry I entitled The Female Voice in Rock.  I applauded the presence of three songs on SLS11 sung by women. This raises the question as to how many songs with a woman providing the lead vocals have made an edition of SLS.  Below

Yesterday morning I received a Guest Blog submission from a Christina who called me bad names but didn't tell me why.  You can read her entry here. She left her email address, so I wrote her to ask her why she thought I was stupid, a loser and a jerk.

While I'm on the topic of SLS11, it's worth noting there is less Canadian content on SLS11 than on any previous edition.  This is unfortunate but the way it worked out.  I'm a big fan of Canadian rock, but there simply wasn't enough quality tunage from Canada these past six

There is now an SLS11 home page as part of our SLS site.  You'll find all 23 tunes that made the SLS11 cut there. All tunes that were submitted for SLS11 consideration but didn't make the cut have been relegated to the Cutting Room Floor.  Four tunes which will be

I must say, SLS11 rocks!  I've been listening to it all morning and it's really solid.  I believe these really are the best tunes from the first half of 2004. The song order for SLS11 has changed, so those who need to know the new order take note.  The deck

It seems like only days ago I unveiled the final songlist for SLS11.  In an unprecedented occurance, there has been a last second switch.  Switchfoot's "Meant To Live" is out and Metric's "Combat Baby" is in.  I believe this makes SLS11 even stronger. Below is the absolute final songlist for

It's official!  SLS11 is in the can.  SLS, of course, represents the finest 80 minutes of rock from the previous six months.  Here are the tunes that made the final cut.  These songs, without a pause between the tracks, equal exactly 79:42. Franz Ferdinand - Take Me OutModest Mouse

I was looking over the statistics for our Smells Like Sour website when I noticed a disturbing trend I had to write about on the Smells Like Sour Blog.  Good Charlotte is very popular. Quick, name the song that has generated the most interest on this site. If you answered

Yesterday I extolled the virtues of the Smells Like Sour Blog and today I'm going to share with you yet another enhancement to our Smells Like Sour site.  We've just launched Sour Talk. SLS has always been a great place to discuss a particular tune but every once in a

The SLS Homepage was launched in September 2003 but earlier tonight we launched a new addition to this site, the Smells Like Sour Blog. I will be maintaining this new Blog, the purpose of which is to share new rock news, comment on trends detected on the SLS site and

It's June, and that means we'll soon be making the final decision on songs that will comprise SLS11.  SLS stands for Smells Like Sour and every six months we "release" the latest version which consists of 80 minutes of what we deem to be the best music released in the

I submitted a song via the Smells Like Sour website for SLS11 consideration. I submitted "Slither" by Velvet Revolver.  "Slither" is a cool blend of STP and Guns N' Roses, two of my favourite bands of all time.  Scott Weiland offers the STP-style vocals we all know and love while

I was on my way to  submit a song via the Smells Like Sour website for SLS11 consideration, but somebody beat me to it. I was going to submit "Ch-Check It Out" by The Beastie Boys.  I was driving in my car yesterday and it was hot and sunny and

Over on another page I maintain, Smells Like Sour, there are numerous discussions taking place on the latest tunes.  Every once in a while I throw my two cents in the pot and comment on what I think of a particular song or band.  This has interesting consequences. I've made

I submitted a song via the Smells Like Sour website for SLS11 consideration. I submitted "Vaccination Scar" by The Tragically Hip.  When I hear the intro to Vaccination Scar, I'm jacking up the volume.  It's vintage Hip and it's great. Although I didn't submit it, there is another tune I

The Smells Like Sour website was launched back on September 16, 2003.  Since then, I've been maintaining it and my friend Mark Carey has been hosting it.  It has become a popular destination for people looking for discussions about the latest rock song on the radio.  Of course, some discussions

I submitted a song via the Smells Like Sour website for SLS11 consideration. I submitted "Vaccination Scar" by The Tragically Hip.  This is a great song.  It's fantastic.  It's vintage Hip. If you haven't heard it yet, there's a 10 second teaser on the Hip's home page.  Otherwise, keep your

We won't be unveiling the tunes that made the cut for SLS11 until late June, but I've already got a short list of songs that should make the cut.  For the unaware, SLS stands for Smells Like Sour and is a theoretical compilation of the best 80 minutes of new

I submitted a song via the Smells Like Sour website for SLS11 consideration. I submitted "So Far So Good" by Thornley.  This isn't just because Ian Thornley is a fellow Torontonian but because I think this song is pretty decent and certainly worthy of SLS11 consideration. Although I didn't submit

I submitted a song via the Smells Like Sour website for SLS11 consideration. I submitted "Maps" by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.  I must say, I really like this song.  I know very little about the Yeah Yeah Yeahs but when "Maps" comes on the radio I'm all ears.  It's not