With the release of Villages self-titled album it marks the end to a three-year long wait that began with the release of their first single, “Hymn After Hymn.” The album is a full-fledged indie folk adventure, but at its core is a Celtic backbone. Continue reading New Music: Villages Put an End to the Wait With Debut Self-Titled Album
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New Music: The Wait is Over for Colin Fowlie’s ‘Party Music’
The wait is finally over. After months of conceptual EPs and sneak peeks, Colin Fowlie is finally releasing the full result of his new album, Party Music. Fowlie has spent the past few months drip-feeding us this album in the way of two EPs. The first, “Harmony,” was released in October of 2018, while “Amusement Park” was released in February of this year. Continue reading New Music: The Wait is Over for Colin Fowlie’s ‘Party Music’
New Music: Sam Wilson’s Jazz Guitar Breaks Through with ‘Groundless Apprehensions’
Groundless Apprehensions is the impressive debut album of jazz guitarist Sam Wilson. The record highlights the work of Wilson—25—as she collaborates with an ensemble of seasoned Halifax-based players, with Andrew Jackson (Trombone), Paul Tynan (Trumpet), Tom Roach (Drums), and Matt MacLennan (Bass) rounding out the group. Continue reading New Music: Sam Wilson’s Jazz Guitar Breaks Through with ‘Groundless Apprehensions’
New Music: Guy Paul Thibault Explores Real Life and Love With ‘The Road Between’
Guy Paul Thibault has been playing music for many years, so it’s only natural that his work bears the weight of experience. His latest album, The Road Between, is brimming with genuine anecdotes moments that are just real in all senses of the word. All of the emotions and heartbreak and joy feels completely relatable. Continue reading New Music: Guy Paul Thibault Explores Real Life and Love With ‘The Road Between’
New Music: Social Smokers Club Debut Album Takes Journey Through ‘The Woods’
The Social Smokers Club have released their debut album, The Woods. A rock album at its heart, The Woods has a strong vein of early-to-mid 90s grunge and alternative that bleeds through, creating what the band describe as “Woods Rock.” Continue reading New Music: Social Smokers Club Debut Album Takes Journey Through ‘The Woods’