It has been five years since we last heard from one of the east coast’s most beloved artists, Matt Mays. His last release, Coyote, was a record that saw Mays experience some off the hardest times and greatest achievements in his career. The record won him his first Juno for Rock Recording of the Year in 2014, but also saw the tragic passing of Mays’ long-time friend, guitarist and original El Torpedo member, Jay Smith. Appropriately titled Once Upon A Hell Of A Time, the first tracks from Mays after such a challenging time in his career are a roller coaster that will leave a lump in your throat and restore your faith in humanity at the same time.
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New Music: The Basin Brothers’ ‘Country Paranoid’
Hailing from Hants County, Nova Scotia, The Basin Brothers released their debut album this past October. Staying true to their self-proclaimed genre of “cosmic country,” this album takes the listener on a journey through different areas of country, all wrapped up in one 10-track package.
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New Music: The Trick Break Out Something Old And Something New With ‘Inaugurate Me’
Fredericton synth-rock quartet The Trick had one more up their sleeves to close out 2017. The short—yet thoroughly enjoyable— release Inaugurate Me features a brand-new single by the same name and an alternate take on one of their past works. Continue reading New Music: The Trick Break Out Something Old And Something New With ‘Inaugurate Me’
New Music: Harley Alexander Meditates On The Culture Of Assault And Harassment With ‘Spill Kid’
In the last year there has been a momentous transformation in the public understanding of sexual assault and trauma. Thanks in large part to the increasing number of courageous individuals coming forward, we see now, clearer than ever, the deep structural prejudices and long practiced abuse of power that have helped enable a maddeningly prevalent culture of assault and harassment. Harley Alexander’s latest release is a meditation on these themes.
New Music: Julie Aubé’s ‘Joie de vivre’ Is An Ode To Acadian Culture
Julie Aubé’s ‘Joie de vivre’ is not just force of soul and psychedelia, it’s an ode to Acadian Culture. Imagine a meeting between Alabama Shakes and Janis Joplin, except sung in the signature twang of Acadian French, ornamented with the kaleidoscopic jangle of early Francois Hardy and finally, caked in a layer of constant guitar propulsion. Picture this and you have a fairly good image of New Brunswicker Julie Aubé’s latest solo project. Continue reading New Music: Julie Aubé’s ‘Joie de vivre’ Is An Ode To Acadian Culture