Infinitely colourful, infinitely talented; these are the words that come to mind regarding Brittany McQuinn, Frederictonian electronica whiz and the creative mind behind her solo project, Qwinn. Coming off her debut on prominent Canadian EDM label Monstercat, where she collaborated with artists Slowpalace and FWLR on the single “Already Gone,” Qwinn is back with a brand new music video for her track “Congratulations.” Continue reading Qwinn Releases New Video and Ode to Self-Reclamation with Bisexual Anthem ‘Congratulations’
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Smaller Hearts Offer Synth-Pop Encouragement to Try Something New with ‘Mean Routine’
It seems that Smaller Hearts have been working on a theme—or possibly revisiting one—for their upcoming album. Attention. “Mean Routine,” the latest single from wife and husband duo of Kristina Parlee (The Maynards/The Reference Desk) and Ron Bates (Orange Glass/The Memories Attack), is about falling into a pattern that has somehow veered away from living your best life. Is it a coincidence that we’re experiencing deja vu? Continue reading Smaller Hearts Offer Synth-Pop Encouragement to Try Something New with ‘Mean Routine’
Wolf Castle Proves Just How Resourceful He Can Be With ‘Welfman’
Tristan Grant, better known as Wolf Castle, the Pabineau First Nation rapper and 2021 East Coast Music Award nominee for Best Rap/Hip-Hop Artists and Best Indigenous Artist, has announced the release of a new EP coming August 6. The news comes with his latest single, “Welfman,” which spells out just how far the rising star has come. Continue reading Wolf Castle Proves Just How Resourceful He Can Be With ‘Welfman’
Lisa Richard is Getting Ready for The Great Return with ‘Together’
It’s hard to argue with Nova Scotia-based country crooner Lisa Richard about her latest single, “Together.” While she’s singing the praises of two of our favourite daily rituals—both the pillars of coffee and good books (her selection of Olga Tokarczuk’s Flights remains a mystery)—she highlights the other thing she loves most, other than being on her own: being together with everyone else. Continue reading Lisa Richard is Getting Ready for The Great Return with ‘Together’
Moira Bren has Hilarious and Touchingly Specific Reasons to Miss Home on ‘Already Homesick’
There’s an endearing reality to Moira Bren’s latest single, “Already Homesick.” Following on the tails of her ECMA-nominated debut EP, 6 is Green, “Already Homesick” is touching in the way that it details the tiny minutiae of life at home with her parents—from the infinitely complex relationships that we form with our siblings to the familiar sounds of the family pet. There may have never been a line from a chorus more hilariously relatable than Bren’s plaintive plea of “who’s going to file my income taxes?” Continue reading Moira Bren has Hilarious and Touchingly Specific Reasons to Miss Home on ‘Already Homesick’