Rocco de Giacomo released a book of poetry entitled Looking Back, Looking Forward and since has been working on new material.

Published by Fooliar Press, de Giacomo's new collection Leaning into the Mountain will be launched at the Labyrinth Lounge on Sunday, Nov. 5th at 2 p.m.

Besides being Editor-In-Chief of Canadian e-zine Latchkey.net, de Giacomo has worked as a garbage man, a research reporter, a rickshaw driver, a hard labourer, and presently an English instructor for new Canadian immigrants.

I showed up at Galaxy's EP release party at Sneaky Dee's on Oct.19 and for pocket change the riot-girl trio gives a satisfying show.

Emma McKenna (vocals, guitar), Katie Stelmanis (vocals, guitar) and Maya Postepski (drums) watched the opening bands play, said hello to friends and fans, and acted not at all nervous.

Galaxy is true to the music they write and it reflects when they are on stage. McKenna and Stelmanis, both strong vocalists, are like twins echoing when they sing together.

Galaxy's music creates a haunting, magical sound, similar to the nowadays of Cat Power and old-style L7.