In Alpha Zones, the new sophomore effort from AA Wallace, brings to mind a favourable, if controversial, comparison to Falco, had he been raised in rural Nova Scotia, and composed all of his music in his bedroom. It seems an unkind thing to say, but let’s remember the 80’s were some time ago. They seemed a great idea at the time. A few decades of perspective have shown they’ve actually given us much to be thankful for. Strip away the shoulder-pads of time, and reimagine what synth pop might have become had it not been engulfed in big haired theatrics. Continue reading New Music: AA Wallace’s ‘In Alpha Zones’
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New Music: Hillsburn’s ‘In The Battle Years’
In The Battle Years, the first LP from Hillsburn, opens harmonies blazing with a burst of energy. The Halifax quintet sounds like a stomp and holler choir grafted to a horn section filtered through folk-pop, falling somewhere between New Americana and Deep Canadian Indie. Which is to say, they cover a lot of ground. This eclectic collection of deftly narrated songs will keep you on your toes in two ways: there’s no way to anticipate what’s coming next and you’re bound to find yourself tapping along incessantly. Continue reading New Music: Hillsburn’s ‘In The Battle Years’
New Music: Wintersleep’s ‘The Great Detachment’
This week Wintersleep’s newest and sixth album, ‘The Great Detachment’ will see the light of day. Their first album since 2012’s ‘Hello Hum’, but more importantly almost nine years since ‘Welcome To The Night Sky’, it’s an opportunity to escape the long shadow of their ‘Weighty Ghost’ (not to mention their former manager) and they stand a good chance with ‘Amerika’. Continue reading New Music: Wintersleep’s ‘The Great Detachment’
AA Wallace Teases New Album With ‘Shake It Out’ Video
Scotian-born/Toronto-based AA Wallace is set to release his next LP In Alpha Zones on March 11th, but in the meantime he’s offering up a tease for eager listeners: a shiny new video for ‘Shake It Out’. Continue reading AA Wallace Teases New Album With ‘Shake It Out’ Video
The Sisterhood of Vulva Culture
It’s 26 below 0. The bouncer’s beard is full of ice as he collects cover, but stepping inside the Capital it’s warm – and busy. Onstage singing visceral songs of heartbreak and loneliness backed by shimmering, dreamy guitars, Vulva Culture has transfixed the audience. Though sad and slow music is often associated with a night alone as opposed a night out, the band still excites and connects with the crowd. Continue reading The Sisterhood of Vulva Culture