The last line of singer/songwriter Moira Bren’s artist bio on Spotify reads “Oh, and she has this thing called synesthesia. Look it up – it’s sensational.” Well, if you don’t know what synesthesia is, allow me to save you some googling. Continue reading New Music: Moira Bren Feels it All on Solo Debut ‘6 Is Green’
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New Music: Villages Go Short and Sweet on ‘Upon the Horizon’
It’s a sad fact that most of us haven’t gotten out much since the beginning of the pandemic. Thankfully, Villages are here to help us take the scenic route without ever having to leave the couch.
Upon the Horizon comes as a glimpse into the Cape Breton group’s next full-length album, due sometime next year. With Phil Ek at the helm of production, the band not only got to live out the dream of working with a musical hero, but also to reaffirm the unmistakable influences of fellow indie staples like Fleet Foxes. Continue reading New Music: Villages Go Short and Sweet on ‘Upon the Horizon’
New Music: Keats Conlon Cranks the Cuteness Out on ‘Pastel Portraits’
Ontario-born Keats Conlon has called Halifax home for the past five years and brings forth what she calls “a mature, full, and current representation of the artist I’ve become in my travels across Canada.” For those familiar with Conlon, Pastel Portraits presents as a pleasant progression, while new listeners will no doubt become enamoured with the singer’s delightful and delicate vocals and witty wordplay. Continue reading New Music: Keats Conlon Cranks the Cuteness Out on ‘Pastel Portraits’
New Music: Indie Dream Pop Gets a Night Out While Sorrey’s ‘In Full Bloom’ Gets Remixed
Left isolated from one another in their respective confines this past spring due to worldwide circumstances with no regard for people’s health, let alone musical endeavours, PEI’s Sorrey found a way to scratch their creative itch. Continue reading New Music: Indie Dream Pop Gets a Night Out While Sorrey’s ‘In Full Bloom’ Gets Remixed
New Music: Clare Follett Takes Us Along for the Heartbreak on ‘Reclamation’
Clare Follett chronicles the anticipation, agony and, ultimately, acceptance of the end of her first love in her new album, Reclamation. Follett lays herself bare as she lyrically navigates through the stages of grief, at times revealing her youth but displaying a self-awareness and musical ability beyond her years. Continue reading New Music: Clare Follett Takes Us Along for the Heartbreak on ‘Reclamation’