Two words... Windom Earle. A total self produced treat, and strong supporter of the Creative Commons license, Windom Earle has managed to rock their way to wider recognition outside of the sleepy Maritimes.

From the September 14th issue of Eye Weekly, "The thing about being from the east coast is that you can be pretty sure the rest of the country will ignore you until forced not to. Mostly unknown due to the gaping cultural void between Fredericton and Quebec City, Windom Earle has been an instrumental synth-rock staple in Halifax for four albums now. A home-recording project for man-about-the-North-End Stephan MacLeod, Gold Wave is the band's most delirious outing yet. Opening with an oddly garage-rocky version of "Get On Into It," (which appeared on a MacLeod-curated compiIation last year), they turn in the highly original "Forked Wrist Waltz" before getting all squishy and delicious with "Guitorgan." Not only worth seeking out; worth writing the band to beg them to tour this way."

It's high-energy 80's inspired madness that just makes you feel all squiggly inside. Big synths, driving beats and committed vocals make Windom Earle worth checking out. You can buy the self-produced and published album "Goldwave" (number one album of the year on Halifax's CKDU 88.1!) or download every track from Windom Earle's previous releases. For more on how front-man Stephen MacLeod stitches together a project that encompases up to 12 musicians, check out this great article from HFX.

Take the jump to watch Windom Earle perform "Kitten vs. Pegasus" live
The quality of this video isn't great, but they get bonus points for holding a 10 piece band together in a tiny club at incredible volume. Download much better quality tracks (free!) at Windom Earle's website.