It’s a story as old as time itself: two people meet, sparks fly, they form an indie-electronica band, tweet their Danish noise-pop idol that he should work with them on their next project, to which he agrees and arrives post-haste. Okay, so maybe this scenario is… uncommon, but it indeed happened and the results are the new Paragon Cause EP, Lies Between Us; a dark and textured, sometimes lush and hopeful record that grabs your attention and keeps it. Continue reading New Music: Paragon Cause & Danish Prod. Sune Rose Wagner Merge Ideals for ‘Lies Between Us’ EP
New Music: Adrian House Lights the Way in ‘Lookin’ Up’
Straight out of St. John’s and into our happy eardrums comes Lookin’ Up, the latest from indie songwriter Adrian House. With cheerful little strums and positivity in spades, House’s newest album is leaving a trail of smiles. Continue reading New Music: Adrian House Lights the Way in ‘Lookin’ Up’
Thrush Hermit: Joel Plaskett Reflects on 20 Years of ‘Clayton Park’
In 1999 three things happened that would shake the foundations of my world: my own personal (and, admittedly, late) discovery of Thrush Hermit, the release of their album Clayton Park, followed almost immediately by the near-simultaneous and heartbreaking announcement of the band’s dissolution.
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Music Video: Kill Chicago Slide Into Your DMs With ‘Show Me’
In the category of lyric videos there are few exceptions that won’t garner a solid eye-roll. Just because MuchMusic doesn’t play videos anymore doesn’t mean you need to give them any more excuses. However, necessity can yield some surprisingly results.
When Fredericton’s Kill Chicago needed a new video ahead of their upcoming album, and with most of the band tied up or out of the province, they had to get clever in a hurry. That’s when they slid into your DMs with their new video for “Show Me.” Continue reading Music Video: Kill Chicago Slide Into Your DMs With ‘Show Me’
New Music: Adam Baxter Finds Light in the Darkness with ‘Infinity’
Once again, Adam Baxter has proven that he can pack a whole lot of heart into a small package. His latest album, Infinity, is six tracks of delicate guitar, subtle harmonies and vocals brimming with honesty. Continue reading New Music: Adam Baxter Finds Light in the Darkness with ‘Infinity’