From May 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019 a whopping 233 albums were amassed in consideration for The Polaris Music Prize. The 40 albums chosen represent The Polaris Prize Long List; the best Canada has to offer, which we get to salivate over for the next three weeks before they narrow it down to their top ten.
Wintersleep’s material has been nail-on-the-head topical as of late. That is if you consider the near-inevitable collapse of society and the extinction of humans as a species and anyone we can take with us as being topical. Keeping with the nature of most contemporary art, the band’s new video for “Forest Fire” is yet another reminder that our metaphorical house is on fire. Continue reading Music Video: Wintersleep’s ‘Forest Fire’ Sees a Resolution to Society→
There are certain responsibilities to being a successful pop-rock band for almost twenty years (“pop” meaning sticking close to popular conventions). Audiences will expect a sound that remains familiar, yet reflects the polished songwriting befitting of an act with six records under their collective belt. Continue reading New Music: Wintersleep Journey ‘In The Land Of’ Indie Rock→
Halifax indie rockers Wintersleep have dropped a brand new single, “Beneficiary,” in preparation for the release of their upcoming LP, In the Land Of. The Juno Award-winning band have brought us a sure-fire indie hit entailing how we as a society continue to benefit from the systemic oppression of Indigenous peoples. Continue reading Single: Wintersleep Pull No Punches In ‘Beneficiary’→
If you and all your friends just happen to be rock stars, even your more obscure efforts inevitably come to light. When Jon Samuel, keyboardist for Wintersleep, casually enlisted his friends to play on his most recent project, Dead Melodies, a lament that seems almost ironic in its reference to past failures considering his all-star lineup. The debut, and titular single, is a wild dance party, an absolute banger, in remembrance of all the singles that came before without getting the recognition they may have deserved. Continue reading Single: Wintersleep Keyboardist Jon Samuel Releases ‘Dead Melodies’ – The Banger He Doesn’t Expect Anyone To Hear→
