In The Battle Years, the first LP from Hillsburn, opens harmonies blazing with a burst of energy. The Halifax quintet sounds like a stomp and holler choir grafted to a horn section filtered through folk-pop, falling somewhere between New Americana and Deep Canadian Indie. Which is to say, they cover a lot of ground. This eclectic collection of deftly narrated songs will keep you on your toes in two ways: there’s no way to anticipate what’s coming next and you’re bound to find yourself tapping along incessantly. Continue reading New Music: Hillsburn’s ‘In The Battle Years’
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New Music: Wintersleep’s ‘The Great Detachment’
This week Wintersleep’s newest and sixth album, ‘The Great Detachment’ will see the light of day. Their first album since 2012’s ‘Hello Hum’, but more importantly almost nine years since ‘Welcome To The Night Sky’, it’s an opportunity to escape the long shadow of their ‘Weighty Ghost’ (not to mention their former manager) and they stand a good chance with ‘Amerika’. Continue reading New Music: Wintersleep’s ‘The Great Detachment’
New Music: Michael Feuerstack’s ‘Adult Lullabies’
The first breath Michael Feuerstack exhales into the microphone releases lyrical life lessons. Melodies dappled with gentle guitar chords and the etheric sounds of the vibraphone wash over. His music commands attention without demanding it. His latest album, ‘Adult Lullabies’ showcases the poetic sensibility of his lyrics and the zen-like notes he employs, and reminds us why he’s been called a national treasure. Continue reading New Music: Michael Feuerstack’s ‘Adult Lullabies’
New Music: Nap Eyes’ ‘Thought Rock Fish Scale’
Lou Reed is dead, long live Nigel Chapman!
Halifax’s Nap Eyes have released their latest, ‘Thought Rock Fish Scale’, an unquestionably brilliant rebirthing of Lou Reed singing Bob Dylan to slowcore surf rock, if it can be called that. Enthralling monotone delivery aside, there’s an artist authentic in his anxiety-wrought observations. Continue reading New Music: Nap Eyes’ ‘Thought Rock Fish Scale’
New Music: The Galpines ‘Truck’
The Galpines album, Truck, will appeal to two types of people: those who appreciate irony and those who think that irregardless is a real word. If you’re reading this I hope you’re the former, otherwise you’re about to get right pissed at me. Continue reading New Music: The Galpines ‘Truck’