All posts by Alex Cook

Maximilian Flint Has Chosen the Road Less Traveled with Matrix-Inspired Americana Folk Song ‘Blue’

“Blue,” the new single from Nova Scotian troubador, is what he describes as a road song, paying homage to the great singer-songwriters of the American tradition and dealing with themes of “duality, idealism and, ultimately, the choice between fantasy and reality.”

That’s a real fancy way of explaining that “Blue” is an Americana Folk version of the Matrix. Continue reading Maximilian Flint Has Chosen the Road Less Traveled with Matrix-Inspired Americana Folk Song ‘Blue’

Dali Van Gogh’s ‘Little Hell’ Nearly Got Guitarist Isaac Kent Decapitated

“Little Hell” is right! The latest installment from Dali Van Gogh’s The Testament saga is more than aptly named, and whatever the reasons behind the song itself, they hardly compare to the trials and tribulations the band endured to bring it forth into the world.

From some technical mishaps to the reshoot that nearly got guitarist Isaac Kent decapitated, “Little Hell” was a wild ride. Continue reading Dali Van Gogh’s ‘Little Hell’ Nearly Got Guitarist Isaac Kent Decapitated

The Town Heroes Take Notes From Tarantino on Long Take Music Video ‘The Walk’

The Town Heroes have taken some notes from the Quentin Tarantino school of filmmaking for the sake of their latest video, “The Walk.” Like the legendary long take scene from Pulp Fiction, The Town Heroes set out to capture their music video in one long, continuous shot. “The Walk” provided the perfect song for the occasion. Continue reading The Town Heroes Take Notes From Tarantino on Long Take Music Video ‘The Walk’

Derek Charke and Eugene Cormier Take Us to the Ocean’s Edge to Perform ‘Bathymetric Terrains’

When Derek Charke and Eugene Cormier released their nearly-instrumental album Bathymetric Terrains last year, it immediately conjured up visions of subnautical adventures like some grand steampunk interpretation of The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine. While this fantastical version will live on in our dreams, Bathymetric Terrains has been released in a visual format that is, at least, ocean-adjacent. Continue reading Derek Charke and Eugene Cormier Take Us to the Ocean’s Edge to Perform ‘Bathymetric Terrains’