It can be immensely rewarding to watch as a band grows and develops. Not as human beings—especially in the case of Murder Murder, who are incurable monsters through-and-through—but as artists, as we see in their third album, Wicked Lines & Veins, which showcases how much they’ve honed their craft as musicians.
Continue reading New Music: Murder Murder Rack Up A Body Count On ‘Wicked Lines & Veins’
Tag Archives: Album Review
New Music: Jerry-Faye Embodies Sincerity On Debut Album ‘In Sum’
Any songwriter preparing to release an album will tell you, it’s damn hard work. First you have to write the songs, then edit them, fine tune every detail and then set them in arrangements that are appropriate to the lyrical content and mood of the piece. Then, of course, you have to labour over recording them, making sure every note is perfectly placed, every line perfectly sung and every last penny of your savings spent. This is all before even thinking about track listings, artwork, duplication, promotion, airplay, etc, etc, etc. . . It’s exhausting.
But maybe it doesn’t have to be. Continue reading New Music: Jerry-Faye Embodies Sincerity On Debut Album ‘In Sum’
New Music: David Myles Delivers ‘Real Love’ But Lacks Passion
David Myles has released his tenth album, Real Love. The album explores another facet of what Myles has already been doing for a while now, he’s just made it that much more apparent for the rest of us. Continue reading New Music: David Myles Delivers ‘Real Love’ But Lacks Passion
New Music: Ian Sherwood Releases ‘Bring The Light’
Ian Sherwood, folk singer/songwriter from Halifax, just released his fifth studio album: Bring The Light. The album delivers contemporary, acoustic, folk and pop sounds, and even has a few hints of jazz—all within 12 widely-varied tracks. Sherwood mixes feelings of calm and relatability while managing to keep his own style throughout. And while each song is unique, the album’s entirety is so easy to listen to. Continue reading New Music: Ian Sherwood Releases ‘Bring The Light’
New Music: Floodland Releases Second Album ‘Static Walls’
Back with their second full-length album, Floodland has recently launched their newest album, ‘Static Walls.’ Focused on innovation and reinvention, ‘Static Walls’ covers a broad spectrum of genres, from hard rock to acoustic indie jams, with each track exploring the band’s potential in a new direction. With much of the album recorded live, Floodland delivers a raw, authentic sound that ties the whole album together regardless of the specific song’s style. Continue reading New Music: Floodland Releases Second Album ‘Static Walls’