Rick White (Eric’s Trip, Elevator) has put together a song-for-song cover of the iconic Sloan debut, Peppermint EP, that is as satisfying for its similarities as it is for its differences. In true pandemic fashion, White plays and records all the instruments himself on the cover. Continue reading Rick White Completely Reproduces Sloan’s Debut ‘Peppermint’ EP
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Joel Strauss Manifests Channels Rock Greats on ‘Cross The Desert’
It’s truly remarkable what one person is able to do when immersed in the field of music. The plight of the solo musician is as intimate a setting as the field gets; no creative discord, not too many moving parts, just us and the decorative soul of the artist.
It’s like that old saying; give a man a guitar, he’ll play a rough Brown Eyed Girl at a campfire. Teach a man to play guitar, he’ll become a one-man Smashing Pumpkins. We’re not quite sure how Fredericton’s Joel Strauss was taught in the ways of the six-string, but his latest EP, Cross The Desert, is five steps in the right direction towards becoming the Atlantic Canadian Billy Corgan. Homely, precise, and engaging, Strauss’s latest five-track EP is the latest in a line of works that has seen him gain acclaim from many outlets and fellow artists. Continue reading Joel Strauss Manifests Channels Rock Greats on ‘Cross The Desert’
Glass Roots to Open Saint John Public Glassworks After Successful Kickstarter
After an extended residency in Ontario, a pair of glassblowers will be returning to their home province of New Brunswick to open a glass-blowing studio in Uptown Saint John. Curtis Dione and Charlotte Macleod of Glass Roots have received an outpouring of support through a Kickstarter campaign to secure a studio and equipment for their continued creation of artistic glassworks, to the tune of nearly $75,000. Continue reading Glass Roots to Open Saint John Public Glassworks After Successful Kickstarter
Laurie LeBlanc Celebrates Magic Moments on ‘Another Night Like This’
Country singer/songwriter Laurie LeBlanc has racked up a claim to fame with 3.5+ million streams under his belt, but if you haven’t heard of the Bouctouche, New Brunswick-based artist, it might be time to brush up on your language skills. LeBlanc has a slew of award-winning francophone country albums that span back to 2010. His newest album, When It’s Right It’s Right, is his second all-English release; his first since the release of his 2013 album Influences. Continue reading Laurie LeBlanc Celebrates Magic Moments on ‘Another Night Like This’
Colin Fowlie Pens Ode to His Daughter With ‘To Mend’
Though his solo career is still off to a relatively fresh start, Colin Fowlie has already more than carved his place into the Atlantic music scene—and beyond. The copious years of experience under his belt with live performances and songwriting have rewarded him with a sense of wisdom that shines clearly in his music. Continue reading Colin Fowlie Pens Ode to His Daughter With ‘To Mend’