Emerging singer-songwriter Jennifer Irving has released her debut EP Let ‘Em In. With a multitude of years, themes and producers within the album, the Saint John artist combines her folksy, emotionally-intelligent style with small differences here and there to spice up the selection. Continue reading New Music: Jennifer Irving Off To A Strong Start with ‘Let ‘Em In’
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New Music: Paul O’Brien’s ‘Years and Not Just Days’ Combines Great Ideas With Great Melodies
International music man Paul O’Brien released his latest album, Years and Not Just Days, on June 29th. The Annapolis Valley-based singer-songwriter combines unique song themes and tropes with a curious component not unlike story-telling. Continue reading New Music: Paul O’Brien’s ‘Years and Not Just Days’ Combines Great Ideas With Great Melodies
New Music: The Bloody Hell Make a Strong Entrance with Self-titled Debut
After forming a year and a half ago, Halifax’s horror punk four-piece the Bloody Hell have just released their self-titled debut album. The release follows their singles “Evil Everywhere,” which was out this past February, and “Last Word,” which surfaced just seven days ago. With all of the dark and morbid imagery it has to offer, The Bloody Hell lives up to its genre while still discussing topics relatable to our everyday lives. Continue reading New Music: The Bloody Hell Make a Strong Entrance with Self-titled Debut
New Music: Brookside Mall Roll Back the Year With ‘Twenty Thirteen’
Fredericton indie band Brookside Mall released their latest album, Twenty Thirteen, on June 29th. Not to be confused with the shopping centre, the pop-rockers combine powerful synthesizers with cavernous lyrics to result in what appears to be Fredericton’s answer to Foster The People. Continue reading New Music: Brookside Mall Roll Back the Year With ‘Twenty Thirteen’
New Music: Ben Caplan’s ‘Old Stock’ is an Old-World Musical Bender
Old Stock, Ben Caplan’s new album, is the equivalent of a one-man, off-Broadway musical bender; it’s equal parts political satire and reinvention of old-world musical storytelling.
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