Michelle Morrison is hardly a stranger to New Brunswick’s music scene. Morrison has been a constant presence and has been performing on and off since 2013, beginning with the group Sawmill Creek. If it seems a bit past due for her to be releasing any recorded music, she’s making up for lost time with two folky new singles: “Quarter After Midnight” and “A Silver Lining.” Continue reading Michelle Morrison Debuts with a Pair of Folky Singles – ‘Quarter After Midnight’ and ‘A Silver Lining’
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Rich Aucoin Catches the Serpent’s Tail While Seizing the Day with ‘Eulogy of Regret’
Rich Aucoin’s “Eulogy of Regret” is practically a manifestation of the circle of life; not exactly what Sir Elton was getting at, but a song commissioned for an autobiographical short film which would, in turn, be re-cut and upcycled as Aucoin’s music video for a song about seizing the day. Continue reading Rich Aucoin Catches the Serpent’s Tail While Seizing the Day with ‘Eulogy of Regret’
Kelly McMichael Gets Into the Sacrifices of Success in the Music Industry on ‘Stepping Stone’
A healthy work-life balance is a sweet spot that’s as sought-after as it is alien. For every promotion and relocation, there’s a compromise to be made with a partner or a different closeness on the horizon with friends. In our capitalist economic system especially, the personal clashes with the professional time and time again.
Kelly McMichael took it upon herself to explore the impact that professional artistic fidelity has on relationships in her brand new single “Stepping Stone.” The St. John’s multi-instrumentalist adopts a suave mix of classic rock and R&B for a release that’s chock-full of nuance and artistic fidelity itself. Continue reading Kelly McMichael Gets Into the Sacrifices of Success in the Music Industry on ‘Stepping Stone’
Chamber Pop Duo Pallmer Go for Big Moods Through Minimalism on ‘Quiet Clapping’
Quiet Clapping, the latest EP from Fredericton-based chamber pop duo Pallmer, is a great slumbering beast. You can hear the organic rhythm of its heartbeat, the slow rise and fall of its breathing and even its thoughts flittering about. It’s a spectacular example of what Pallmer do best: well-appointed minimalism with classical roots and modern applications. Continue reading Chamber Pop Duo Pallmer Go for Big Moods Through Minimalism on ‘Quiet Clapping’
Williston Irvine Creates a Self-Titled Album That is Deeply Personal From Top to Bottom
Williston Irvine sets out in earnest to capture his most directly personal work to date. The Halifax-based musician works through some seriously low-key Americana on his new self-titled full-length. By controlling every detail with self-production on this short and sweet release, the album is purely Irving, allowing him to emphasize poignancy, style, and story-telling as he opens up about this most recent chapter in his life. Continue reading Williston Irvine Creates a Self-Titled Album That is Deeply Personal From Top to Bottom