All posts by Maggie McLean

New Music: The Strange Valentines Stand at Life’s Crossroads on ‘Forks’

Forks, the newest album from The Strange Valentines, exists at a crossroads. Even the nature of the duo themselves seems to be at odds. Janet Mills embodies the down-home feel of Maritime folk, while Australian rocker David Farrell brings a bit more edge. The two meld their styles flawlessly, resulting in a unique beauty to their sound. Continue reading New Music: The Strange Valentines Stand at Life’s Crossroads on ‘Forks’

Music Video: Dylan Menzie Releases ‘Wild’, Announces Upcoming Album

Dylan Menzie has released the first video from his upcoming triumvirate of two EPs and a subsequent album, and it’s just the taste of summer we’ve been missing. “Wild” is one of three tracks being released on Lost in Dreams: Wild Heart EP, and it feels as thought its been birthed out of the very currents of the ocean. Its pop influences are immediately apparent, with bubbly synth and an infectious rhythm. Continue reading Music Video: Dylan Menzie Releases ‘Wild’, Announces Upcoming Album

New Music: Nap Eyes Practice Self-Reflection on ‘Snapshot of a Beginner’

The newest album from Nap Eyes comes at a perfect time. Many people are currently sitting at home in quarantine, left alone with their own thoughts, and very likely on the cusp of an existential crisis. Snapshot of a Beginner provides an unlikely soundtrack to such moments, though in a way that’s closer to meditative breathing than it is to “end of the world” panic. Continue reading New Music: Nap Eyes Practice Self-Reflection on ‘Snapshot of a Beginner’