All posts by Maggie McLean

New Music: Christina Martin Makes the Familiar Shiny and New with ‘Wonderful Lie’

Christina Martin really knows how to come for our hearts, and her new album is proof of that. Wonderful Lie is a passion project that incorporates covers of classics as well as a handful of Martin’s original tracks. The arrangement has been stripped down to basics for the most part. Martin’s vocals and warm guitar serve as the main pillars that support the album’s entirety. The result is all the intimacy of a concert in a small room, paired with the polish of a full-band album. Continue reading New Music: Christina Martin Makes the Familiar Shiny and New with ‘Wonderful Lie’

New Music: The Charm is in the Details of Corey Isenor’s ‘Absinthe & Smoke’

For someone with a more folk-leaning background, Corey Isenor seems to have settled comfortably into his new folk-pop style on Absinthe & Smoke. Isenor’s gentle voice, coupled with the dramatic flair of the instrumentals is reminiscent of The Mountain Goats, or even The Red Hot Chili Peppers if they decided to go in a more muted direction. It’s a strange combination to think of, but one that works marvellously. Continue reading New Music: The Charm is in the Details of Corey Isenor’s ‘Absinthe & Smoke’