Look, maybe it’s the fact that we are all now rounding out a full year of life under a pandemic, but the new single from Cape Breton-based singer/songwriter Aaron MacDonald, hits home and it hits hard. “Gonna Get There” is a wonderfully uncomplicated tune about a very sweet and touching sense of solidarity. Continue reading Aaron MacDonald Crafts the Impossible Feel-Good Song of 2021 With ‘Gonna Get There’
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Troy Alistair Bring the Groove with Self-Titled Full-Length
After having announced a delay on the release this past summer, Troy Alistair is coming out with their self-titled debut album. With two sold-out shows at The Carleton bookending the release, the Halifax-based group is presenting a collection that showcases the eclectic sounds and influences they bring together. A high energy affair with solid musicianship, Troy Alistair is a bustling listen from start to finish. Continue reading Troy Alistair Bring the Groove with Self-Titled Full-Length
Jon Hines Takes up the Torch of East Coast Blues on ‘Down to Funk’
Blues music often takes a backseat nowadays. Sure, the White Stripes and Black Keys have done their best to spark a resurgence in but, despite an overwhelming amount of contemporary blues-inspiring burdens, the genre finds itself devoid of suitable torch-bearers. Enter Jon Hines. Continue reading Jon Hines Takes up the Torch of East Coast Blues on ‘Down to Funk’
Sloan’s Chris Murphy Diagnosed With Bell’s Palsy
Chris Murphy of Sloan revealed today on Instagram that he was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy earlier this month with a photo of his “imbalanced face.” He shared the grave realities associated with such an illness while acknowledging that it could have been worse. Continue reading Sloan’s Chris Murphy Diagnosed With Bell’s Palsy
Kylie Fox Shines as a Storyteller on ‘Green’
Kylie Fox’s Green, her first full-length album, finds itself perpetually amidst poignant intersections. The selection of songs found on the album has the Saint John singer-songwriter with her head ever on a swivel between nostalgia and now, love and loss, or home and the road. These contrasting components blend with her distinctly Joni Mitchell-influenced style into a thoughtful, heartfelt delight of an album. Continue reading Kylie Fox Shines as a Storyteller on ‘Green’