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
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Strangelands Talks Ghost, a Community Revival, and Tapping Rachel Cousins and Presidris to Perform on ‘Sweet Phantom’
Dave Shears of Strangelands never intended his latest single to be the centerpiece of a film soundtrack—and as far as we know, it still isn’t—but “Sweet Phantom” sounds like an opportunity too good to pass up. In an era when remakes and reboots have become the stuff of blockbuster dreams, “Sweet Phantom” could just open the door to reincarnation for one ’90s gem and maybe more… Continue reading Strangelands Talks Ghost, a Community Revival, and Tapping Rachel Cousins and Presidris to Perform on ‘Sweet Phantom’
Music Video: Justin Fancy Has Been a ‘Long Time Comin” Getting Where He’s To
Justin Fancy launched his career straight from the garden shed to the stage as a top 200 Canadian Idol contestant in 2008. He was immediately thrown into the music industry’s high pressure cooker, and while that process comes with its advantages, it’s not without sacrifice. Now, Justin Fancy is finally getting down to doing things own way. “Long Time Comin’,” the first single from his upcoming album, is about the journey that got him to this new era in his career. Continue reading Music Video: Justin Fancy Has Been a ‘Long Time Comin” Getting Where He’s To