A growing number of international artists has been rethinking or even canceling their U.S. tours amid rising costs and visa issues. Late last week, Canadian band Shred Kelly canceled their U.S. shows, ...

There seems to be a theme to this week’s column (with the exception of Vapour Trails), where I’m catching up with artists that have sneaked by, releasing several albums I had missed hearing at the ...

Shred Kelly had the paperwork. The Canadian indie-folk band had hired an immigration lawyer, secured their visas, and lined up their spring U.S. tour — a run that included a coveted slot at Idaho’s ...