Bass junky Fractal Code has dropped a new single, “Fresh Herbs,” in celebration of Canada’s first legal April 20th. The psychedelic DJ and his extraterrestrial repertoire of sounds are right at home with the theme of marijuana, and he goes out of his way to make his fondness known. Continue reading Single: Fractal Code Gets High and Mighty With ‘Fresh Herbs’
Music Video: Carmel Mikol is Singing Someone’s Swan Song with ‘When It’s Time To Go’
This week Carmel Mikol released her first single since her 2017 album, Daughter of a Working Man. Taking a strong shift away from her singer-songwriter stylings and into leaning into a far more modern synth-pop sound, “When It’s Time To Go” heralds a new direction for Mikol’s upcoming EP, The Ice, but leaves us asking more questions than it answers. Continue reading Music Video: Carmel Mikol is Singing Someone’s Swan Song with ‘When It’s Time To Go’
New Music: Pallmer Runs Laps in ‘Grass Garden’
Good looping is creating surprise in a technique defined by repetition, and Pallmer’s second EP, Grass Garden, is a strong example of this. Continue reading New Music: Pallmer Runs Laps in ‘Grass Garden’
New Music: Quote The Raven Show Their Stuff with ‘Golden Hour’
Newfoundland folk duo Quote The Raven are currently touring their new album, Golden Hour. In collaboration with nine other songwriters, the harmonious duet of Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke combine a beautifully unique sound with shared lyrical input for a dynamic take on the folk genre. Continue reading New Music: Quote The Raven Show Their Stuff with ‘Golden Hour’
New Music: bleu Keep it Casual with ‘tropical depression’
Newfoundland-born but Halifax-based group, bleu, have released their third full-length album, tropical depression. Gentle and calm, the album whispers in your ears of times of trouble while cradling you in light and playful instrumentals. Continue reading New Music: bleu Keep it Casual with ‘tropical depression’