Mike T. Kerr is a man of many homes. From Toronto to Halifax to Nashville, Kerr brings his guitar and charming country vocals wherever he finds himself. He lends himself to countless projects or shines all on his own. There’s a timeless effortless to what he does – a true rolling stone. Continue reading New Music: The Not-So-Modern Sounds of Mike T. Kerr’s ‘Guitar Rags & Country Ballads’
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New Music: Soul Filter Pen Instant Classic With Debut Album ‘A Minor Conspiracy’
The debut release from Soul Filter is a powerful one. After finding inspiration through playing cover bands throughout the years, the husband and wife duo of Mike and Karen Penton have found a comfortable groove within the alternative pop-rock scene with A Minor Conspiracy. Continue reading New Music: Soul Filter Pen Instant Classic With Debut Album ‘A Minor Conspiracy’
New Music: Youngtree & the Blooms Explore Mortality with Debut Album ‘Musical Chairs’
The debut album from Youngtree & the Blooms, Musical Chairs, is a practice in subverting expectations. You might listen to the opening song, “Hilltops of Blowing Heather,” and think you know what to expect from the rest of the album. It’s a peaceful, reminiscent track that settles somewhere neatly between folk and country. It hits many of the ticks you’d expect. Continue reading New Music: Youngtree & the Blooms Explore Mortality with Debut Album ‘Musical Chairs’
New Music: The Lewinskies on Zen Accordion and ‘Yesterday We Had Everything’
There’s something magical about watching an accordion player in action. The rise and fall of the bellows seems to mimic the breathing of whoever’s holding it, working like one single entity. Perhaps this is why Kristen (Hatt) Lewis of The Lewinskies has experienced such personal growth when it came to learning to play the instrument. She hasn’t been playing the accordion for very long, but her connection to it stems back much further. Continue reading New Music: The Lewinskies on Zen Accordion and ‘Yesterday We Had Everything’
Music Video: Christine Campbell Spreads Her Wings With Classified Produced ‘Butterfly’
Christine Campbell has released an inspiring new video for her song ‘Butterfly’ more than a year after its initial release on the album, ‘Roller Coaster.’ The track, produced by Canadian rapper Classified, is an anthem for all who have overcome the hardships of bullying and mistreatment. Continue reading Music Video: Christine Campbell Spreads Her Wings With Classified Produced ‘Butterfly’