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.
One of the most valuable bits of advice I can offer anyone is to avoid grocery shopping when you’re hungry. The same advice can be extended to dating; you’re going to find yourself coming away with some questionable choices that you probably didn’t really need in the first place.
The latest single from Blue Acres is full of haunting vulnerability. “How to Start Again” exposes a side of Darrel Cameron that is clearly still looking mend as he practically pleads with the universe to help him find his footing while making nods to early Bon Iver and Gregory Alan Isakov.
The east coast has been a veritable hotbed of scintillating jazz this year. Across the broad spectrum of the genre, we’ve been seeing artful works of fusion and soothing, traditional sounds. And now Behrooz Mihankhah, an Iranian-born and Halifax-based pianist, is unveiling a piece that weaves his distinct musical heritage into hallmarks of jazz beautifully. Mihankhah’s “Lydium” is nothing short of tantalizing, and is a reminder of jazz’s impactful malleability. Continue reading Behrooz Mihankhah Weaves Iranian-Jazz Fusion on ‘Lydium’→
If at first, you don’t succeed, perhaps consider reincarnation. “Mary,” the latest single from Sunnyside Uppers, is pulling vibes from ’90s alternative, ’00s indie, ’60s pop, but its more recent history goes back to an earlier iteration of the song released by the second iteration of the band. Continue reading Sunnyside Uppers Revisits Beach Chairs with Glory Glory for ‘Mary’→
