If you are the kind of person who enjoys exploring the infinite depth of music beyond the suffocating limits of commerce, you may sometimes find yourself wondering about the trappings of academia. You may ask yourself how many of The World’s best sounds are locked away behind strange terminology and high-concept walls. Continue reading New Music: Charke-Cormier Duo Dives Deep in ‘Bathymetric Terrains’
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New Music: Taktus Reflect the Works of the Legendary Philip Glass with ‘Mirrored Glass’
Mirrored Glass is the latest release from Toronto-based percussion duo Taktus, comprised of Fredericton-native Greg Harrison and Jonny Smith. The record is presented in two “sides”, one featuring compositions by Canadian electronic and classical composer Ann Southam, and the other by the legendary Philip Glass. It is a follow up to Taktus’ CBC-celebrated, ECMA-nominated work Glass Houses for Marimba (2015), their take on Southam’s Glass Houses, which was in turn inspired by Glass’ own work. Continue reading New Music: Taktus Reflect the Works of the Legendary Philip Glass with ‘Mirrored Glass’
New Music: Hemineglect Highlight Creativity on ‘In Media Res’
There is a lot to like about In Media Res, the latest effort from Halifax art-rockers Hemineglect. What we have here is an interesting rock record featuring some truly great drumming and creative instrument interplay, ultimately held back by a handful of choices and limitations. Continue reading New Music: Hemineglect Highlight Creativity on ‘In Media Res’
New Music: ‘Orchestrated Neighbours’ Pairs African Nova Scotian and Indigenous Artists with Bela String Quartet
Orchestrated Neighbours pools the talents of several young African Nova Scotian and Indigenous artists with that of the Bela String Quartet. Veering from the Quartet’s usual contemporary classical and pop standard offerings, Orchestrated Neighbours is a fully-produced Hip-Hop and R&B record with tons of mass potential and a sophistication befitting a string quartet. Continue reading New Music: ‘Orchestrated Neighbours’ Pairs African Nova Scotian and Indigenous Artists with Bela String Quartet
New Music: Sussex Sets Sail With ‘The Ocean Wide’
The Ocean Wide—by Montreal-based, Quispamsis-rooted collaboration Sussex—is a great production. Not just great in the way we applaud a good effort, but well-thought, balanced, enjoyable for casuals and lifers—great. From beginning to end it exudes care and attention to detail. Continue reading New Music: Sussex Sets Sail With ‘The Ocean Wide’