Never Give Up, the new album from Partner, is a pure, unabashed love letter to rock music that features the band’s trademark talents for guitar solos and never taking themselves too seriously. They have ventured closer to classic rock and its variety of possible influences than the more 90’s vibes of the 2017 debut and it leads to a more adventurous and diverse style, track by track, while always feeling very in line with who the duo are. Continue reading New Music: Partner Struts Away From Career Crossroads with ‘Never Give Up’
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New Music: Neon Dreams Built ‘The Happiness of Tomorrow’ From Coming-of-Age Films and Free Time
We all come to crossroads in our lives, some as simple as what to do with an unexpected abundance of free time. When faced with that enormous burden, Frank Kadillac and Adrian Morris of Neon Dreams directed some of the freedom to construct more alt-pop ear candy.
The duo found themselves watching “coming of age” movies such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Garden State and The Way Way Back, reflecting on periods in life that challenge, shape, and define each of us. From these tales of outcasts, isolation and actualization comes the talented pair’s new album, The Happiness of Tomorrow, was formed. Continue reading New Music: Neon Dreams Built ‘The Happiness of Tomorrow’ From Coming-of-Age Films and Free Time
Jenn Grant Takes on the Christmas Canon with ‘Forever on Christmas Eve’
The holidays are a time to spend with family and fortunately for fans of Nova Scotian songstress Jenn Grant, hers is seemingly predisposed to sharing their seasonal spirit. Right about this time last year, Jenn and partner Daniel Ledwell teamed up to record what would become Forever on Christmas Eve. An album steeped in nostalgia that sweeps us back to a simpler time. Continue reading Jenn Grant Takes on the Christmas Canon with ‘Forever on Christmas Eve’
Single: Michael S. Ryan Rounds Out a Year of Monthly Instalments with ‘Empire’
In a year where time has become increasingly ambiguous; Michael Ryan has done his part to alert us all of each new month’s arrival with his single releases. The Town Heroes frontman completes his year-long journey with today’s release of “Empire”. Continue reading Single: Michael S. Ryan Rounds Out a Year of Monthly Instalments with ‘Empire’
New Music: Adyn Townes’ Battered Heart Rounds the Corner ‘In Frame 1A’
Dating a musician must be an interesting proposition. It brings all the same challenges of any modern relationship along with its unique wrinkles and if/when it ends—you may end up immortalized in song. Adyn Townes brings us four new songs that are bound to make past lovers’ ears burn. Continue reading New Music: Adyn Townes’ Battered Heart Rounds the Corner ‘In Frame 1A’