Duke Skookum Shows Us the Truth Is Out There on ‘Last Winter’ and ‘Mystery’

I wasn’t sure what to make of Duke Skookum before listening to “Last Winter” and “Mystery.” With the Duke Nukem reference of questionable relevance, would these be raunchy, foul-mouthed, butt-rock anthems? The number of posts on the Duke Skookum Facebook page concerning aliens led to more questions than answers…. Continue reading Duke Skookum Shows Us the Truth Is Out There on ‘Last Winter’ and ‘Mystery’

Kirk Wells Proves Good Things Come to Those Who Wait on ‘Dahlia’

Kirk Wells has been a prolific songwriter for most of his life. He estimates that he’s written around 300 songs, but those songs lived in his old Boss 8-track recorder. After “20 years of encouragement” from friends, Kirk decided to crowd-fund his first studio album Dahlia. Continue reading Kirk Wells Proves Good Things Come to Those Who Wait on ‘Dahlia’

Dylan Menzie Doubles Down on the Holiday Spirit with ‘I Guess I’ll Cancel Christmas’

Prince Edward Island singer-songwriter Dylan Menzie’s new Christmas EP is a shining example of what the genre can be – not just because, musically, he knocks it out of the park, but because Menzie has doubled down on what the holidays mean to him by making it a charitable effort to a cause close to him. Continue reading Dylan Menzie Doubles Down on the Holiday Spirit with ‘I Guess I’ll Cancel Christmas’

The Stanfields Put a Twist on Dolly Parton’s Christmas Classic With ‘(I’ll Stay Home) With Bells On’

Nothing manages to inexplicably make more sense than the Stanfields “covering” Dolly Parton’s classic “I’ll Be Home With Bells On” for Christmas. With a video reminiscent of their quarantine era hit “Stay the Blazes Home”, the boys provide some classic country and cheeky commentary wrapped up in Christmas cheer with “(I’ll Stay Home) With Bells On.” Continue reading The Stanfields Put a Twist on Dolly Parton’s Christmas Classic With ‘(I’ll Stay Home) With Bells On’