Feminist punk-dance posse Cursing & Swearing dropped a debut album of the same name, proudly featuring no guitars, fake drums and a real strong message buried in a dance party. The Saint John band go out of their way to stick it to the man in the loudest, zaniest way a punk band — and only a punk band — can. Continue reading New Music: Cursing & Swearing Debut with Unapologetic Dance Party
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New Music: Dali Van Gogh’s ‘Under Her Spell’ A Love Letter To Hard Rock
Halifax hard rockers Dali Van Gogh have released their fifth album, Under Her Spell. After teasing the album with select singles such as “Get Away” and “Superman & MacGyver,” the five-piece posse use their dynamic talents to deliver a familiar, yet distinct set of energetic tracks. Continue reading New Music: Dali Van Gogh’s ‘Under Her Spell’ A Love Letter To Hard Rock
New Music: Richie Young Strips to Blues Basics with ‘Turn Back on Your Radio’
From the nest of Fredericton’s vibrant blues community comes Richie Young with his newest album, Turn Back On Your Radio. The record is a no-frills time machine back to the classic blues tracks of the 70s. Continue reading New Music: Richie Young Strips to Blues Basics with ‘Turn Back on Your Radio’
New Music: Tomato/Tomato Make Huge Leap Forward with ‘Canary in a Coal Mine’
This isn’t your parents Tomato/Tomato. By now the Saint John folk duo should be familiar to most Atlantic Canadians, and after today’s release of their new album, Canary In A Coal Mine, we expect they’re going to be familiar to a lot more. The album is a massive step forward for the band, both lyrically and sonically, with the band putting on a fresh edge with a big sound. Continue reading New Music: Tomato/Tomato Make Huge Leap Forward with ‘Canary in a Coal Mine’
New Music: Andrew Spicer ‘Bi-Polar Bear’ Is Like the ’90s Took a Victory Lap
As far as one-man bands go we all have a certain stereotype in mind. We all have that image of a guy holding an accordion with a bass drum strapped to his back and juggling any number of instruments necessary to flesh out whatever it is his busking license is allowing him to subject us to.
This concept of a one-man band is about as far away as you can get from Andrew Spicer. His album Bi-Polar Bear is probably the last place you’d find a kazoo. Instead we’re treated to what sounds like a victory lap of the ’90s.
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