Taken from their ECMA-nominated sophomore album, South Haven, the Celtic trio of Ben Miller, Anita MacDonald, and guitarist Zakk Cormier have released a new performance video for their version traditional Gaelic song “Alasdair nan Stòp”. Coincidently, it may be the only recorded version of the tune in modern history, giving the band the opportunity to geek out over how choose to interpret it.
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Single: Irish Mythen Releases ‘Deep Dark Woods’ – Announces Tour Dates
In the midst of signing with UK live music booking agency Free Trade (whose roster or artists includes such legends as Wilco, Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, Buffy Saint-Marie, The Milk Carton Kids), Irish Mythen has announced the release of her upcoming album, Little Bones. At the same time Mythen has dropped the album’s first single, “Deep Dark Woods”. Continue reading Single: Irish Mythen Releases ‘Deep Dark Woods’ – Announces Tour Dates
New Music: Tom Rich Band Have the Makings of a Favourite With ‘Lovesick Insomniacs’
There’s something sweet and earnest about Lovesick Insomniacs, the newest album from Tom Rich Band. Maybe it’s how pleasing to the ear the constant harmonies are, or maybe it’s the homey charm woven into every track. Either way, the album has immeasurable warmth to it. Continue reading New Music: Tom Rich Band Have the Makings of a Favourite With ‘Lovesick Insomniacs’
Music Video: Stewart Legere Explores the Deep Themes of ‘Carry The River’
Any number of tracks from Stewart Legere’s 2017 album, Quiet The Station, might have stood out as singles. The entire album was full of hits. From its gentler swaying tracks that showed off Legere’s prowess as a songwriter to the infectious low-key dance-inducer “Please Say,” there were no shortage of highlights that made it one of our favourite albums of the year. “Carry the River,” however, grew from a story that Legere felt needed to be told, and he did it his way: with a self-produced music video and a big black cape. Continue reading Music Video: Stewart Legere Explores the Deep Themes of ‘Carry The River’
After Five Years The Barrowdowns Call It Quits
Nearly five years to the day since they first played, The Barrowdowns have made the decision to embark on an indefinite hiatus.
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