Instrumental lovers rejoice! The first single from norc is skipping vocals. “Riviera Paradise” is a series of slowly building drones in two-chord groupings, drenched in atmospheric textures and strategic instrument range use. Continue reading New Music: Paint your own ‘Riviera Paradise’ with norc
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New Music: Wintersleep Journey ‘In The Land Of’ Indie Rock
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
New Music: Pallmer Runs Laps in ‘Grass Garden’
Good looping is creating surprise in a technique defined by repetition, and Pallmer’s second EP, Grass Garden, is a strong example of this. Continue reading New Music: Pallmer Runs Laps in ‘Grass Garden’
New Music: Sam Wilson’s Jazz Guitar Breaks Through with ‘Groundless Apprehensions’
Groundless Apprehensions is the impressive debut album of jazz guitarist Sam Wilson. The record highlights the work of Wilson—25—as she collaborates with an ensemble of seasoned Halifax-based players, with Andrew Jackson (Trombone), Paul Tynan (Trumpet), Tom Roach (Drums), and Matt MacLennan (Bass) rounding out the group. Continue reading New Music: Sam Wilson’s Jazz Guitar Breaks Through with ‘Groundless Apprehensions’
Single: Driftwood People Come Together with ‘Ruby’
“Ruby” is the latest single by Driftwood People and is Braden Lam’s latest excursion into the pop ecosystem. Inspired by the Ruby Mountain Range in the Yukon, this impressive production stays close to the conventions of its genre. Continue reading Single: Driftwood People Come Together with ‘Ruby’