Diner Drugs have been steadily making a name for themselves. They’ve developed a reputation for the live performances, keeping themselves steadily on the road and recently opening up for well known acts like Cancer Bats. This four-piece stoner rock crew has finally released their much anticipated new album, As Is, and on Friday the 13th no less. Maybe this album will be the band’s good luck charm? Continue reading New Music: Diner Drugs Get Loud With ‘As Is’
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New Music: The Follow Ups Follow Up Their Ep With New Album ‘…Don’t Like You Either’
Hailing from Moncton NB, the Ramonescore quartet of The Follow Ups is delivering their veteran punk rock experience on their new album. …Don’t Like You Either is the sophomore follow-up to their debut EP, The Half Of It. With multiple songs having a touch of the macabre it’s only fitting that the album is set for official release on Halloween. Better get your candy bowls ready because it’s a pretty “sweet” listen. Continue reading New Music: The Follow Ups Follow Up Their Ep With New Album ‘…Don’t Like You Either’
New Music: The Charm is in the Details of Corey Isenor’s ‘Absinthe & Smoke’
For someone with a more folk-leaning background, Corey Isenor seems to have settled comfortably into his new folk-pop style on Absinthe & Smoke. Isenor’s gentle voice, coupled with the dramatic flair of the instrumentals is reminiscent of The Mountain Goats, or even The Red Hot Chili Peppers if they decided to go in a more muted direction. It’s a strange combination to think of, but one that works marvellously. Continue reading New Music: The Charm is in the Details of Corey Isenor’s ‘Absinthe & Smoke’
New Music: Daughter of the Moon Sways Souls of All Sorts With ‘Sweetness in the Shadows’
When society edges you out of the limelight, whether because of your race, gender, or sexual orientation, finding a way to live your truth can be a very complicated and scary endeavour. Luckily, Natalie Ramsay, aka Daughter Of The Moon, is here to light the way with her album Sweetness in the Shadows. An exploration of love, women, and reality, Ramsay expertly navigates her themes with an overwhelming sense of hope among some painful undertones. Continue reading New Music: Daughter of the Moon Sways Souls of All Sorts With ‘Sweetness in the Shadows’
New Music: Jamie Comeau & The Crooked Teeth Finally Release Self-Titled Debut Album
If you’ve been living in Atlantic Canada over the last couple years, there’s little need to mention Jamie Comeau & The Crooked Teeth to you. This band has been blowing up. They’ve knocked it out at show after show, festival after festival, and their debut self-titled album has easily been one of the East Coast’s most anticipated of the last two years.
So, given that you’ve probably already heard them perform these songs at least half a dozen times, we are, more or less, simply here to inform you that they are now available, glorious and resplendent, in a digital format. Continue reading New Music: Jamie Comeau & The Crooked Teeth Finally Release Self-Titled Debut Album