The end of a year can bring about a bit of a stupor; the holidays are imminent, things are coming to a close, and releases are winding down. Sometimes it can take something meteoric to jolt you awake, your attention completely grabbed, the frigid time of year meaningless. That time is right now with Meg Warren’s debut solo EP A Thousand Ways. An alt-pop astonishment coming eight years after the singer’s tenure with her band Repartee, A Thousand Ways is immediate proof that Warren stands strong on her own two feet. Continue reading Meg Warren Blows the Doors Off with Solo Debut ‘A Thousand Ways’
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Sleepy Kicks Are All Charm on Debut EP ‘Hard Left’
The debut EP from Halifax “indieboi” four-piece Sleepy Kicks is packed with just as much charm as you might expect if you’re familiar with their online presence—from claiming beginnings through a blood oath to listing “jorts” as an official band component (contributed by Braden Kamermans, if you were curious). Continue reading Sleepy Kicks Are All Charm on Debut EP ‘Hard Left’
Sound Drown Release Long-Awaited Debut LP ‘Selfish Reasons’
After three years of blood sweat and lyricism, Saint John’s pop-punk four-piece Sound Drown has released their debut LP, Selfish Reasons. This twelve-track treat comes just in time for the holiday season and is filled with high energy and memorable melodies. Continue reading Sound Drown Release Long-Awaited Debut LP ‘Selfish Reasons’
Tomato/Tomato Go for Sunshine and Nostalgia on ‘It’ll Come Around’
Tomato/Tomato are here with their latest album to shine a little light on the dreary fall of possibly the dreariest year ever. With It’ll Come Around, there’s not a bad vibe in sight—just nine tracks of pure optimism and sunshine. Continue reading Tomato/Tomato Go for Sunshine and Nostalgia on ‘It’ll Come Around’
Maxim Cormier Celebrates Music and Family with ‘Maxim and Gervais Cormier: Live at the Fortress of Louisbourg’
My first thought when I listened to Live at the Fortress of Louisbourg was ‘This is what music is all about.’ Two performers, two guitars, no electricity. A great display of artistry in front of friends who can’t wait to show their appreciation. You can feel the room’s bright mood in the playing on stage and in the applause that surrounds it. This was an evening of laughter and comfort. Continue reading Maxim Cormier Celebrates Music and Family with ‘Maxim and Gervais Cormier: Live at the Fortress of Louisbourg’