Lashes Play Devil’s Advocate With Controversial Album ‘When The Internet Calls’

Halifax duo Lashes is nothing if not complicated. Formerly known as Lvbor Cvmp, the band has made efforts to soften their image in time for the release of their new album When The Internet Calls—which leans so far into the realm of a concept album that it plays like an uncomfortable manifesto. Continue reading Lashes Play Devil’s Advocate With Controversial Album ‘When The Internet Calls’

Hillsburn Offer a Glimmer of Hope in the Midst of Despair on ‘Slipping Away’

Day-to-day living has become such a burden for so many of us in recent years, and for a sadly growing variety of reasons. The struggles, hardships, and barriers (sometimes self-inflicted as Hillsburn will address) have become a horrendously relatable weight we all rise to. Yet amidst all the depression, detachment, disenchantment, and despair; we find glimmers of hope and hopefully that is what Slipping Away leaves listeners feeling. Continue reading Hillsburn Offer a Glimmer of Hope in the Midst of Despair on ‘Slipping Away’

Aaron Collier Hides Disturbing Truths in Stats Rock Single ‘2014’

Music often imitates life: within a melody of a flute can be heard the song of a bird, orchestral arrangements can capture the fury of a storm, jazz can mimic all the complexities of bustling urban life. Rather than simply mimic life, Aaron Collier’s new piece goes a step further by allowing life itself to take on the mantel of composer. Continue reading Aaron Collier Hides Disturbing Truths in Stats Rock Single ‘2014’