There’s something all too satisfying about the art of the world that dares us to chase our dreams, whether it’s the excitement that comes with new horizons or the thrill of defying the ever-present threat of conformity. Music in particular often pairs these themes with high-energy instrumentation to create tunes of unstoppable force. Continue reading Keeper E. Wields the Power of Subtle Synths on ‘Leaf in a River’
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The Stratified Flex Their Atlantic-Heavy Arsenal on ‘Lost in the Light’
The state of the world, despite the tragedies it has brought, has created space for many of us to explore new things, whether that’s a Netflix series you didn’t have time for, art projects old and new, or learning how to make banana bread. Without a doubt, the quarantine has allowed plenty of new territory to be explored.
This is the truth for the folk-rockers of Fredericton, The Stratified, who recently released their brand new, full-length album Lost in the Light. This eight-track collection boasts an exploratory repertoire of sound while still grasping its Atlantic Canadian roots with more gusto than you can shake a lobster at. Continue reading The Stratified Flex Their Atlantic-Heavy Arsenal on ‘Lost in the Light’
Sundae Girl Show That They’re Serious With ‘Just For Fun’
Hailing from the big, sparkly city of Halifax, Nova Scotia comes the equally sparkly Sundae Girl. The indie-rock five-piece have already made already an impressive climb into the music scene and their debut EP, Just For Fun, can be expected to propel them onwards and upwards. Channelling inspiration from bands like The Strokes and The Cure, Sundae Girl have brought in their own bubbly, beach-rock vibe. This four-track mantra looks for the bright side in spite of everything and it’s as enjoyable as it is timely. Continue reading Sundae Girl Show That They’re Serious With ‘Just For Fun’
Lazermortis Proves That She’s a Force To Be Reckoned With on ‘Autonetic Highway’
Some days, you just need a backdrop tune as you speed down a cyberpunk highway towards the afterlife while the spirits of the unknown, which no doubt have taken the form of synthesizers, surround you and your astoundingly bright-coloured car. You can count on synthwave artist Lazermortis, Saint John’s new kid on the EDM block, to provide on such days with their new single “Autonetic Highway,” a sneak peek of their upcoming EP, Autonetic Afterlife” Continue reading Lazermortis Proves That She’s a Force To Be Reckoned With on ‘Autonetic Highway’
Mile Twenty Five’s ‘Just In Case’ a Superb First Collection
There’s just something about Newfoundland and Labrador that manages to churn out cream-of-the-crop bands, from rising stars Soap Opera to the unforgettable Great Big Sea.
The latest in this long line of high-flying Newfoundland bands, Mile Twenty Five, have dropped their debut album Just in Case with more gusto than you can shake a fish at. Comprised of frontman Peter Welsh, drummer Carter Fancy, guitarist Marcel Reid and bassist Nathan Manuel, the band delivers an eclectic champion of a debut, backed by themes centred around the prices we pay to grow up, such as heartbreak and responsibility. Continue reading Mile Twenty Five’s ‘Just In Case’ a Superb First Collection