There’s something about being an artist that leads people to mistakenly believe that this is entirely a voluntary choice made by individuals who have simply thrown caution to the wind in exchange for some small sliver of hope that a career will magically manifest around them. More accurately, it’s a grind that requires sacrifice on nearly every level of their life and, more often than not, it’s compulsory. For many, art is almost as necessary as breathing, a natural byproduct of their existence, and when it fails the results can be devastating.
Our favourite Scotian champions of the groove, norc, have returned with “Crystalline,” their latest single to show off their exquisite taste in math rock-inspired beats, that they describe as a “moody and mysterious song that ends on a hopeful note.” It also marks a shift in era for the band, now well-established as a four-piece, and fully settled in their roles. Continue reading norc Return with Solidified Lineup and New Single ‘Crystalline’→
A long-standing pillar of the Hali hip-hop scene returns with a slew of bars and beats that intertwine modern topics with a classic approach. The latest release from Tachichi bridges a 30-year gap with its gritty yet stylish production and flow. Gremmy Sip could seamlessly sit amidst the shelves of Music World in 1998 just as easily as it will settle into your Spotify playlist today. Continue reading Tachichi’s ‘Gremmy Sip’ is the Perfect Album for an After Midnight Snack→
The latest EP from Halifax-based solo artist Julian Hanson, otherwise known as High October, is certainly evocative of some somber times. While Hanson has categorized his work as “dark-folk”, Medication for the Rats incorporates a variety of influences from outside the world of folk music including emo and electronic music. Continue reading High October Invites Us Into the Darkness on ‘Medication for the Rats’→
