In the proud tradition of shantycraft, “Shantyman’s Life,” the latest single from Canadian Celtic folk-rocker Séan McCann, is about the matter of the work at hand. While a good portion of the song is dedicated to defining the role of a “shantyman,” the song also seems to be a reflection of McCann’s opinion on how much labour is valued — whether you’re hauling on a bowline or releasing music into the world. Continue reading Séan McCann Points Out That a ‘Shantyman’s Life’ Is Anything but Free From Care
Daveband Launches ‘This Was Your Dad at 28’ Vinyl Campaign With Carefree New Video for ‘Lemonade’
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the release of Daveband’s This Was Your Dad at 28, Dave has announced that they’re going all out. Or, at least, he proposes a going out of some variety… conditionally. To mark the occasion, Daveband have re-released the single, “Lemonade” with a brand new video. The real news, however, is that at long last, Daveband have launched a pre-order campaign so that you might enjoy This Was Your Dad at 28 in just the format that your dad would have enjoyed it: vinyl. Continue reading Daveband Launches ‘This Was Your Dad at 28’ Vinyl Campaign With Carefree New Video for ‘Lemonade’
Thomas McCallum Releases ‘Many a Long Hour’ in the Hopes That You’ll Have the Time
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 Creates Masterful Abstractions on ‘Andiwork IV’
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’
Cut, Split & Delivered Turn Things around in the Span of a Solo on ‘Things Feel Different’
The title of “Things Feel Different” might refer to the rough go we’ve had over the last couple of years, but it might as well refer to the guitar solo Randy Colwell rips across the song. “Things Feel Different” stands out as a highlight on their upcoming self-titled album. Continue reading Cut, Split & Delivered Turn Things around in the Span of a Solo on ‘Things Feel Different’