The folk duo of Frantically Atlantic boast of the immense number of environments they’ve found themselves performing in; kitchens, barns, churches, gardens – even movable venues like trains and escalators. It would be easier to list the places their veritable armory of instruments hasn’t been lugged to. It’s a versatility that lends itself to the tracks of their sophomore album, Maggie In The Woods. With such traditional, beloved songs in their arsenal, it’s only natural a sense of familiarity would form. Listening to them play feels like coming home to something reliable and warm. Continue reading New Music: Frantically Atlantic Celebrate Atlantic Culture with ‘Maggie In The Woods’ →

Four years after the release of their album The Grey, The Fix is the mature release of Fredericton’s Kill Chicago. More than simply a sophomore effort, the album has the band dishing out their usual brand of protest song, now through the lens of parenthood. They may be rallying against a system that’s thrown a few hard lessons their way, but rather than the piss and vinegar of angry young men we’re seeing the tempered response of someone who now has something more to protect. Continue reading New Music: Kill Chicago Solidify Their Sound and Break out the Fireworks on ‘The Fix’ →