The east coast has been a veritable hotbed of scintillating jazz this year. Across the broad spectrum of the genre, we’ve been seeing artful works of fusion and soothing, traditional sounds. And now Behrooz Mihankhah, an Iranian-born and Halifax-based pianist, is unveiling a piece that weaves his distinct musical heritage into hallmarks of jazz beautifully. Mihankhah’s “Lydium” is nothing short of tantalizing, and is a reminder of jazz’s impactful malleability. Continue reading Behrooz Mihankhah Weaves Iranian-Jazz Fusion on ‘Lydium’
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Loviet Gets Into the Ups and Downs of Looking Back with ‘Chemical’
Loviet continues down a path toward being synonymous with summer vibes. The third single from their upcoming album, following previously released hits of “Jawbreaker” and “Dullshine,” “Chemical” goes big on the nostalgia; capturing Natalie Lynn’s larger-than-life superstardom as she follows in the footsteps of Debbie Harry and Madonna, especially with a new video that plays out like an extended dream sequence between Cameron Frye and Sloane Peterson. Continue reading Loviet Gets Into the Ups and Downs of Looking Back with ‘Chemical’
norc Return with Solidified Lineup and New Single ‘Crystalline’
Our favourite Scotian champions of the groove, norc, have returned with “Crystalline,” their latest single to show off their exquisite taste in math rock-inspired beats, that they describe as a “moody and mysterious song that ends on a hopeful note.” It also marks a shift in era for the band, now well-established as a four-piece, and fully settled in their roles. Continue reading norc Return with Solidified Lineup and New Single ‘Crystalline’
Kids Losing Sleep Go Big, Not Bright, on New Single ‘Smile Anyway’
In 2003, Las Vegas rock juggernauts The Killers released their monumentally successful single “Mr. Brightside” along with its B-side counterpart, “Smile Like You Mean It.” Of course, 2003 was a very different time and while Halifax emo-pop band Kids Losing Sleep namedrop The Killers as a major inspiration, KLS’ latest single, “Smile Anyway,” is a little more suited to 2021. Continue reading Kids Losing Sleep Go Big, Not Bright, on New Single ‘Smile Anyway’
Book Buddies Get Critical of Social Media on ‘Dream Girl’
Dartmouth’s Book Buddies have put their second single out into the world, flung far and wide across the internet, with a simple message: social media is kind of awful.
“Dream Girl” takes a good critical look at the constant barrage of negative impacts we enduring, one post at a time, in our ceaseless quest for keeping up with our digital Joneses. Continue reading Book Buddies Get Critical of Social Media on ‘Dream Girl’