Most can agree that, since the world shut down in March, time hasn’t really felt real. Though many have been fighting to move past that stasis, Christian Howse has chosen to harness it for his latest album, Liminal. Continue reading New Music: Christian Howse Tackles the Transitional on ‘Liminal’
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New Music: Lawrence Maxwell’s Storytelling Shines on ‘Almost Natural’
There’s something refreshingly genuine about Lawrence Maxwell’s poetic brand of country. Almost Natural has the Prince Edward Island artist flexing his songwriting muscles in a major way. Continue reading New Music: Lawrence Maxwell’s Storytelling Shines on ‘Almost Natural’
New Music: Dennis Ellsworth Delivers Another Round of Sunshine on ‘Common Senselessness’
Common Senselessness is just about what you’d expect from a companion piece to Dennis Ellsworth’s 2019 album, Common Senseless. The five-track EP is a collection of songs that were left off of the original album. Ellsworth released them as an EP, but also bundled them into the original tracklist to make a Common Senseless (Deluxe Edition), available on Bandcamp. With this in mind, it’s only natural that the sound doesn’t take any major departures. Ellsworth’s carefree outlook and willingness to kick back and smoke away his problems is just as prevalent here. Continue reading New Music: Dennis Ellsworth Delivers Another Round of Sunshine on ‘Common Senselessness’
New Music: Mike Bern Pens a Love Letter to His Ancestors on ‘Waponahkew’
There’s a lot of emotion to unpack on Mike Bern’s debut solo album, Waponahkew.
Based out of Tobique First Nation, New Brunswick, Bern was previously involved in award-winning bands Kickin Krotch and District Avenue. Now, he’s packed up his signature folk-rock rasp and set out on his own to deliver a collection of songs that range from deeply personal to simple, bluesy fun. Continue reading New Music: Mike Bern Pens a Love Letter to His Ancestors on ‘Waponahkew’
New Music: Rachel Beck Explores Femininity and Empowerment on ‘Stronger Than You Know’
Rachel Beck accomplishes a lot in a short amount of time on her latest offering, Stronger Than You Know. She tackles womanhood, strength, tragedy, love – all tied up in a sleek, gossamer package. Continue reading New Music: Rachel Beck Explores Femininity and Empowerment on ‘Stronger Than You Know’