All posts by Maggie McLean

New Music: Devarrow Explores a Complex World with ‘Devarrow’

The world is overwhelming to navigate, and Devarrow knows it. If Graham Ereaux took on the moniker of Devarrow to try and grapple with that fact, then he’s certainly on the right track with his latest, self-titled album. Devarrow is a landscape that we’re expected to tread carefully, mirroring the anxieties and complexities that we all face everyday. Continue reading New Music: Devarrow Explores a Complex World with ‘Devarrow’

New Music: Dave Sampson Pulls Out New Tricks on ‘All Types of Ways’

Dave Sampson’s style has always been elusive to pin down. Since his 2014 album No Pressure, No Diamonds, he’s straddled the line between folk and pop with relative expertise. His newest EP, All Types of Ways, has him juggling in a bit of country as a third genre to play with. After all, why not? Continue reading New Music: Dave Sampson Pulls Out New Tricks on ‘All Types of Ways’

New Music: Chris Kirby Steps Into the Spotlight with ‘What Goes Around’

Newfoundland funk maestro Chris Kirby hasn’t released an album for himself in seven years. Between writing for award-winning artists (The East Pointers, Tim Chiasson) and producing award-winning albums (for the likes of Charlie A’Court, Beauwater), he’s been a little bit busy. Continue reading New Music: Chris Kirby Steps Into the Spotlight with ‘What Goes Around’

New Music: Alexander and The Great Ones Pay Homage to the Past with ‘Super Turbo’

The first EP from Alexander and The Great Ones feels like a love letter to the past. Super Turbo finds itself sonically rooted in classic rock and roll, but frontman Alexander MacNeil takes his time to add his own modern sentiments to the sound. Continue reading New Music: Alexander and The Great Ones Pay Homage to the Past with ‘Super Turbo’

New Music: Dennis Ellsworth Looks on the Bright Side with ‘Common Senseless’

Dennis Ellsworth couldn’t have chosen a better image to represent his new album, Common Senseless. Tied to the imagery of flowers, Ellsworth largely exudes corresponding feelings of positivity and warmth, continuously pushing that message throughout the album. Continue reading New Music: Dennis Ellsworth Looks on the Bright Side with ‘Common Senseless’