The only indication of Paige Penney’s age is in the youthful lilt of her voice. Everything else about her suggests wisdom and experience beyond her years. There’s a richness to her storytelling that even some of the most seasoned songwriters can’t seem to nail down. This natural talent is immediately apparent on her debut EP, Watch Out For Your Step. Continue reading New Music: Paige Penney Makes Strong First Impression With Debut Album ‘Watch Out For Your Step’
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New Music: AJH Gillis & The Delusions of Grandeur Honour the Past with ‘I ‘&’ I’
Only half a year after his last project, A.J.H. Gillis & The Delusions of Grandeur returns with his new album “I ‘&’ I”. Released on Remembrance Day, the album spends ten tracks exploring all of the emotional complexities of war. Continue reading New Music: AJH Gillis & The Delusions of Grandeur Honour the Past with ‘I ‘&’ I’
New Music: Kids Losing Sleep Bring High Energy on Debut EP ‘LOVES’
Maybe it’s just the nature of the genre, but there’s something inherently nostalgic about LOVES, the debut EP from Halifax band Kids Losing Sleep. The magic blend of pop and rock was a staple of the mid-2000’s that never really lost its momentum. Classic rock influences, poppy synth, recklessly honest lyrics – Kids Losing Sleep have lent themselves excellently to these pop-punk sensibilities. Continue reading New Music: Kids Losing Sleep Bring High Energy on Debut EP ‘LOVES’
New Music: Rudy & The Pacè Family Orchestra Shine on Debut EP ‘Vanguard’
Rudy & the Pacè Family Orchestra have just released their first EP, but you’d never be able to tell. There’s a sense of musical maturity present on Vanguard that cleverly disguises this fact. Frontman Rudy Pacè sings about these trials with the conviction of someone who carries the weight of experience. Even if that isn’t true, it just means he’s found a talent in making anything sound believable. The instrumentation from the fellow band members seriously meshes, each part fitting together to form a well-polished puzzle. All in all, an impressive feat for a group who only has a handful of years under their belt. Continue reading New Music: Rudy & The Pacè Family Orchestra Shine on Debut EP ‘Vanguard’
New Music: Layne Greene’s ‘Resolutions’ Is The Perfect Album For Fall
Fall is the perfect time of year to wallow in self-doubt and existential crisis. Gloomy weather and dying foliage make for an appropriate backdrop, which means all that remains is the perfect album to accompany it. Enter Layne Greene, who’s managed to bottle this experience with his latest album, Resolutions. Continue reading New Music: Layne Greene’s ‘Resolutions’ Is The Perfect Album For Fall