Thomas McCallum isn’t concerned with making you dance. He’d rather tell you a tale. He’d rather make you think. In a world where dancing is all but outlawed he finds himself in comfortable territory; a story in his heart and a song on his lips.
McCallum’s latest release, Many a Long Hour, sees him sitting quietly with his acoustic guitar; contemplating life with the slow, measured ease he has become known for. His 2014 EP, Crocus Song, was the perfect precursor for his full-length debut; picking up the story where McCallum left it off, but as they say, “There’s no use getting older if you’re not getting wiser.” This album shows us that Thomas McCallum has taken that advice to heart. Continue reading Thomas McCallum Releases ‘Many a Long Hour’ in the Hopes That You’ll Have the Time→
Andy Creeggan has had a colourful career within Canada’s musical tapestry. Known, of course, originally for his work in the ever-delightful icon that is Barenaked Ladies, he has spent even more time delving into his own projects, diving into the creative machinery that churns within his mind. And with almost 12 years passing since his last solo album, Andiwork IV has arrived with a unique flourish that charms and fascinates. Continue reading Andy Creeggan Creates Masterful Abstractions on ‘Andiwork IV’→
Lunenburg Country Alternative Rock trio Daysick have released a follow-up to their debut single “Retry” in a way that suggests we might ultimately be looking at a concept. Where “Retry” describes a character reaching a rather disappointing and unexpected end of their life, Daysicks’ new single, “Good Riddance” goes even further over the cusp of death. Continue reading Daysick Venture into the Territory of Dante’s Inferno for ‘Good Riddance’→
“It’s thanks to this self-possessed, obsessive, overthinking ego that’s constantly craving validation and sympathy I started writing all these songs in the first place and that’s how I know I’m a Pisces” sings No, It’s Fine.’s Cailen Pygott on “Pisces•Gemini•Libra.” The song is an absolutely barrage of self-flagellation that somehow still very clearly a ridiculous amount of fun.
“Pisces•Gemini•Libra” gets released as a video today, along with a second helping of its b-side, “YaYaYas.”
