The latest single from Dillon Ryan & The Dream Romantic is the equivalent of a New Wave lament for having lost the metaphorical thread on the story of your life. The band, based out of Moncton, New Brunswick, wear their influences on their sleeves as they work with producer John Mullane (In-Flight Safety) to channel the ’80s in a big way as “The Story” lays out a tale of two lovers who could benefit from a bit of a refresher. Continue reading Dillon Ryan & The Dream Romantic Wallow in New Wave Heartache on ‘The Story’
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David Myles Leaves Us Shook With Brilliant New Single ‘Bird Song’
If you sat us down and told us that the same guy responsible for “Inner Ninja” would, eight years later, be the mastermind behind the very sleek and sexy new instrumental “Bird Song,” there’s not a chance we would have believed you. But the newest single from David Myles is just that, a total 180 that unveils yet another side of the Fredericton-based songwriter and without a doubt, this is his best and most sophisticated work. Continue reading David Myles Leaves Us Shook With Brilliant New Single ‘Bird Song’
Nick Earle Toasts St. John’s Nightlife, Particularly That Special ‘Queen of the Night’
Nick Earle knows how to roll with the punches. Since we first caught him as a one-half of the award-winning blues duo Earle & Coffin, he’s undergone a few reinventions, most recently with his band The Reckless Hearts (Daniel George, Clare Follett). After an intense year of gigging on their local bar circuit in St. John’s, they’ve shifted their sound once again—from blue rock to the high gloss polish of their very radio-friendly new single, “Queen of the Night.” Continue reading Nick Earle Toasts St. John’s Nightlife, Particularly That Special ‘Queen of the Night’
The Backstays Go from Brooding to Bubbly with Experimental Sounds on ‘Tributaries’
Not to immediately dive into Tributaries, the new release from Saint John quintet The Backstays, with needless ambiguities, but this is an album that travels on vibes. Co-produced by Romesh Thavanathan of Hey Rosetta!, Tributaries is a big mood album, better gulped than sipped. The band kicks off with a sense of brooding, dominated by Keith Whipple’s bass and Serenna Chapman’s keys, for a slow burn spanning not just songs but the entire album. Continue reading The Backstays Go from Brooding to Bubbly with Experimental Sounds on ‘Tributaries’
Gabrielle Papillon Prepares for the Plunge Ahead of European Tour with ‘Last Deep Breath’
When Gabrielle Papillon released “Last Deep Breath” as part of her 2019 album Shout, she likely wasn’t intending for it to be interpreted so literally. Two years later, a significant world event, and a video including an anxiety-ridden woman struggling to leave the house, and this call to arms hits a bit differently. Continue reading Gabrielle Papillon Prepares for the Plunge Ahead of European Tour with ‘Last Deep Breath’