When Derek Charke and Eugene Cormier released their nearly-instrumental album Bathymetric Terrains last year, it immediately conjured up visions of subnautical adventures like some grand steampunk interpretation of The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine. While this fantastical version will live on in our dreams, Bathymetric Terrains has been released in a visual format that is, at least, ocean-adjacent. Continue reading Derek Charke and Eugene Cormier Take Us to the Ocean’s Edge to Perform ‘Bathymetric Terrains’
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Hot Mondy Go West for Spectacularly Cinematic Adventure on ‘Desert Moonlight’
Hot Mondy are looking a little dustier than when we last saw them. The five-piece Halifax-based outlaw country band has left the east coast and headed well into the west for a romantic tale of dessert-faring vagabonds and bagmen with a video video for “Desert Moonlight.” Continue reading Hot Mondy Go West for Spectacularly Cinematic Adventure on ‘Desert Moonlight’
Séan McCann Points Out That a ‘Shantyman’s Life’ Is Anything but Free From Care
In the proud tradition of shantycraft, “Shantyman’s Life,” the latest single from Canadian Celtic folk-rocker Séan McCann, is about the matter of the work at hand. While a good portion of the song is dedicated to defining the role of a “shantyman,” the song also seems to be a reflection of McCann’s opinion on how much labour is valued — whether you’re hauling on a bowline or releasing music into the world. Continue reading Séan McCann Points Out That a ‘Shantyman’s Life’ Is Anything but Free From Care
Daveband Launches ‘This Was Your Dad at 28’ Vinyl Campaign With Carefree New Video for ‘Lemonade’
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the release of Daveband’s This Was Your Dad at 28, Dave has announced that they’re going all out. Or, at least, he proposes a going out of some variety… conditionally. To mark the occasion, Daveband have re-released the single, “Lemonade” with a brand new video. The real news, however, is that at long last, Daveband have launched a pre-order campaign so that you might enjoy This Was Your Dad at 28 in just the format that your dad would have enjoyed it: vinyl. Continue reading Daveband Launches ‘This Was Your Dad at 28’ Vinyl Campaign With Carefree New Video for ‘Lemonade’
Thomas McCallum Releases ‘Many a Long Hour’ in the Hopes That You’ll Have the Time
Thomas McCallum isn’t concerned with making you dance. He’d rather tell you a tale. He’d rather make you think. In a world where dancing is all but outlawed he finds himself in comfortable territory; a story in his heart and a song on his lips.
McCallum’s latest release, Many a Long Hour, sees him sitting quietly with his acoustic guitar; contemplating life with the slow, measured ease he has become known for. His 2014 EP, Crocus Song, was the perfect precursor for his full-length debut; picking up the story where McCallum left it off, but as they say, “There’s no use getting older if you’re not getting wiser.” This album shows us that Thomas McCallum has taken that advice to heart. Continue reading Thomas McCallum Releases ‘Many a Long Hour’ in the Hopes That You’ll Have the Time