Moving away from the folk-country sound we heard on his two original 2020 releases, Indigo and Songs of Old and Windsor, Williston Irvine leans into an indie style on his latest single, “Heart on Fire.” While still maintaining a gritty folk feel, the track demonstrates a new direction for the artist and acts as a taste of what Irvine has in store. Continue reading Williston Irvine Takes New Direction With Single ‘Heart on Fire’
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MichaelMichael Crafts an Electronica Coming-of-Age Story on ‘Gates of Janus (2015-2019)’
The evolution of the artist is a subject of pure fascination; in what form is their heart going to unfold among space and time? In what ways are they going to break the rules that they spent so long learning? In what capacity will they redefine their genre or medium, or will they defy one or both of these things?
Halifax producer Michael Coolen, also known by his stage name MichaelMichael, has boldly laid out his artistic journey in the form of a whopping 19-track album that eludes all classification and tells of a mind and heart that is distinctly Coolen’s. This is Gates of Janus (2015-2019).
Dance Movie Make Their Long-Awaited Return With “Charm & Circumstance”
Starting the year with a spark, Dance Movie has delivered “Charm & Circumstance,” a jolt of pure summertime energy rolling ever faster downhill. With the succinct announcement of “New song new record new fuzz!” on the band’s Facebook page, we’re clearly in for more, but this latest release is certainly an inviting peek at what’s to come. Slated for release on March 5th, 2021, the pertinently titled CONTAINMENT has already made an impression with this energetic foot in the door. Continue reading Dance Movie Make Their Long-Awaited Return With “Charm & Circumstance”
Keeper E. Wields the Power of Subtle Synths on ‘Leaf in a River’
There’s something all too satisfying about the art of the world that dares us to chase our dreams, whether it’s the excitement that comes with new horizons or the thrill of defying the ever-present threat of conformity. Music in particular often pairs these themes with high-energy instrumentation to create tunes of unstoppable force. Continue reading Keeper E. Wields the Power of Subtle Synths on ‘Leaf in a River’
Sundae Girl Show That They’re Serious With ‘Just For Fun’
Hailing from the big, sparkly city of Halifax, Nova Scotia comes the equally sparkly Sundae Girl. The indie-rock five-piece have already made already an impressive climb into the music scene and their debut EP, Just For Fun, can be expected to propel them onwards and upwards. Channelling inspiration from bands like The Strokes and The Cure, Sundae Girl have brought in their own bubbly, beach-rock vibe. This four-track mantra looks for the bright side in spite of everything and it’s as enjoyable as it is timely. Continue reading Sundae Girl Show That They’re Serious With ‘Just For Fun’