When Michael Feuerstack set out to record his now 5th album under his own name, he had big things in mind. Unfortunately, like many who had plans for 2020, things changed. What was supposed to be an upbeat record with many musicians in a studio became a record that could not have strayed further from what he had planned from the beginning. Continue reading Michael Feuerstack Pens a Folksy Space Opera on ‘Harmonize the Moon’
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Honeymoon Driver Reflects on the Not-So-Good Ol’ Days With ‘College’
Now almost a year deep into a global pandemic, there’s no doubt that nostalgia has served as a light at the end of the tunnel; a reminder of what’s to come when we’ve finally emerged on the other side. But don’t let that fool you with Honeymoon Driver’s latest single, “College”. For all its nostalgia of the old college days, it has equally as much to say about the educational system. Continue reading Honeymoon Driver Reflects on the Not-So-Good Ol’ Days With ‘College’
New Music: Gianna Lauren Battles Her Own Perception on Vanity Metrics
Immediately following a two-week tour, Gianna Lauren entered the studio and, after a mere four days, emerged with her now fourth release, Vanity Metrics. This is the latest release from Lauren since her full-length album Moving Parts in 2017. Recorded live off the floor at the Old Confidence Lodge in Nova Scotia, this is Lauren at her most grounded, pulling influences from groups like Big Thief and Weyes Blood. Continue reading New Music: Gianna Lauren Battles Her Own Perception on Vanity Metrics
New Music: Moira Bren Feels it All on Solo Debut ‘6 Is Green’
The last line of singer/songwriter Moira Bren’s artist bio on Spotify reads “Oh, and she has this thing called synesthesia. Look it up – it’s sensational.” Well, if you don’t know what synesthesia is, allow me to save you some googling. Continue reading New Music: Moira Bren Feels it All on Solo Debut ‘6 Is Green’
New Music: Rich Aucoin Examines America at a Crossroad on ‘United States’
In 2018, Rich Aucoin set out from Los Angeles to bike across America, and by the time he left California, he knew he’d be writing an album about the United States. When he reached New York, Aucoin had twelve songs written; one for each state he had peddled through. Those songs now feature on Rich’s latest release United States, a synth-heavy pop-rock record that is as flashy, assertive, and complex as its subject matter. Continue reading New Music: Rich Aucoin Examines America at a Crossroad on ‘United States’