When Fredericton’s Kill Chicago released their album The Fix in 2019, it came with the assumption that the band had solidified their sound with their sophomore effort. Today, with the release of Kill Chicago’s new EP, The Rest, we now know that The Fix was just easing us in. Continue reading Kill Chicago Cover a Lot of Bases on ‘The Rest’ But It’s Their Quiet Moments That Really Shine
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Adyn Townes Holds Your Hand Through the Heartbreak on ‘In Frames’
It’s been put forth that the mark of a good song is one that you can strum on an acoustic guitar. It’s a song that feels familiar structurally, and checks off the boxes harmonically; one you can sing in the shower and might find yourself whistling at the grocery store.
Of course, we don’t need to tell Adyn Townes what a good song is. He’s a five-time International Songwriting Competition finalist, an ECMA nominee, and the winner of Music New Brunswick’s SOCAN song of the year award.
Now, he has set out to show us all why. His full-length album, In Frames, comes with much anticipation. With recognition comes responsibility, and Townes rises admirably to the challenge. Continue reading Adyn Townes Holds Your Hand Through the Heartbreak on ‘In Frames’
Maximilian Flint Has Chosen the Road Less Traveled with Matrix-Inspired Americana Folk Song ‘Blue’
“Blue,” the new single from Nova Scotian troubador, is what he describes as a road song, paying homage to the great singer-songwriters of the American tradition and dealing with themes of “duality, idealism and, ultimately, the choice between fantasy and reality.”
That’s a real fancy way of explaining that “Blue” is an Americana Folk version of the Matrix. Continue reading Maximilian Flint Has Chosen the Road Less Traveled with Matrix-Inspired Americana Folk Song ‘Blue’
Dali Van Gogh’s ‘Little Hell’ Nearly Got Guitarist Isaac Kent Decapitated
“Little Hell” is right! The latest installment from Dali Van Gogh’s The Testament saga is more than aptly named, and whatever the reasons behind the song itself, they hardly compare to the trials and tribulations the band endured to bring it forth into the world.
From some technical mishaps to the reshoot that nearly got guitarist Isaac Kent decapitated, “Little Hell” was a wild ride. Continue reading Dali Van Gogh’s ‘Little Hell’ Nearly Got Guitarist Isaac Kent Decapitated
The Town Heroes Take Notes From Tarantino on Long Take Music Video ‘The Walk’
The Town Heroes have taken some notes from the Quentin Tarantino school of filmmaking for the sake of their latest video, “The Walk.” Like the legendary long take scene from Pulp Fiction, The Town Heroes set out to capture their music video in one long, continuous shot. “The Walk” provided the perfect song for the occasion. Continue reading The Town Heroes Take Notes From Tarantino on Long Take Music Video ‘The Walk’