Rita MacNeil’s “Flying On Your Own” has been treated to a cover by Jenn Grant–the third in Grant collection of self-producer covers of Canadian classics–marking both the anniversary of MacNeil’s passing and the announcement that MacNeil is being celebrated as the latest inductee to the Canadian Songwriters Hall. Continue reading Jenn Grant Covers Rita MacNeil’s ‘Flying on your Own’ as Artist Inducted Into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
Language Arts Reassesses the Millennial Subconscious as a Product of Television on ‘Blood Flow’
The latest single from Nova Scotia-based Language Arts hits heavy on the nostalgia, dipping heavily into a treasure trove of ’80s and ’90s commercials for a Britton Proulx-created video to subtly remind us that if there were ever a time we needed to hear the immortal words “don’t you put it in your mouth,” this is it. Continue reading Language Arts Reassesses the Millennial Subconscious as a Product of Television on ‘Blood Flow’
The Trews Take to the Ice to Rock Out Without Us on ‘I Wanna Play’
In the year since the world shut down, there have been two anthems that have been hammered home again and again with vehement ferocity: that we all need to be wearing masks and that musicians will trade a kidney to get back in front of a live audience. While we generally no longer condone any songs pertaining to the latter, there have been a few standout exceptions.
The new pandemic anthem from The Trews, “I Wanna Play” is one of those exceptions. The song is pure indulgence but we can hardly blame them for it. The lads are here to let loose and flex those muscles, lest they atrophy. We’re here for it. Continue reading The Trews Take to the Ice to Rock Out Without Us on ‘I Wanna Play’
Michelle Morrison Debuts with a Pair of Folky Singles – ‘Quarter After Midnight’ and ‘A Silver Lining’
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’
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’