“Sick Children” the third single to be released from Like a Motorcycle’s upcoming album presumes two things. First, that there is a God. Second, that he is personally responsible for all the nitty-gritty details of the universe, right down to every papercut and stubbed toe. Taking a heavier approach than their usual, the band turns to English actor and writer when it comes time to ask who will be held accountable in the department of needless suffering. Continue reading Single: Like A Motorcycle Challenge God on ‘Sick Children’
New Music: Get Real! Release Energetic Debut Album ‘Seasick Hotel’
If you’re planning on giving a listen to the debut LP from Nova Scotia-based Get Real!, you’ll probably want to pop a Red Bull first, because the energy is tough to compete with. Continue reading New Music: Get Real! Release Energetic Debut Album ‘Seasick Hotel’
Single: Gianna Lauren Pens Her Angstiest Song Yet With ‘Spark’
Gianna Lauren is about to release a new EP, the curiously titled Vanity Metrics, and, like all albums created this year, in part it bears the weight of having been influenced by the events of 2020. For better or worse it’s a lot to unpack and Gianna Lauren’s first new single from the album, “Spark,” reflects that. The song centers around lyrics on social justice and the feelings of futility and frustration that will often arise when trying to champion causes much larger than ourselves. Continue reading Single: Gianna Lauren Pens Her Angstiest Song Yet With ‘Spark’
New Music: TWRP Achieves Singularity With ‘Over The Top’
Over The Top is the latest sonic hyper-jump by Halifax’s galactic immigrants TWRP. The record is a perfect collision of their unstoppable moment and the conventions of today. You will hear the expected vocoder party anthems, the slinky guitar/synth/bass riffs, and the driving beats, but this time it all comes blended perfectly with the sounds of modern ’80s pop and electro-funk revivalism.
Everything sounds bigger, cooler, better than ever — somehow more epic and more focused at the same time. The finely tuned pop numbers are sure to win big with the party crowd, while the astonishing musicianship on display and the sheer quality of the arrangements will have serious enthusiasts engaged for ages. I am comfortable calling this the definitive TWRP album. Continue reading New Music: TWRP Achieves Singularity With ‘Over The Top’
The CAP Puts Out a Call for Help for Live Music in Fredericton with Fundraising Initiative #KEEPITLIVE
Long established as the home of live music in Fredericton, New Brunswick, The CAP has been provided a crucial platform for local artists, a touring destination, and the source of a lot of good times.
Despite the support the venue has seen from the community to eke out a successful summer, hosting several reduced-capacity shows from the venue’s patio and parking lot, there are concerns the winter months and the need to move indoors will be disastrous. That is, at least without making some significant alterations.
The CAP has put out a call for help with their #KEEPITLIVE Project, a fundraising initiative for a long-term investment in infrastructure that will allow fans to enjoy live, indoor music, during the era of COVID-19. Continue reading The CAP Puts Out a Call for Help for Live Music in Fredericton with Fundraising Initiative #KEEPITLIVE