Nobody wants to be sad in the summer. Those two things feel inherently at odds. Mat Hannah agrees, but that doesn’t stop him from playing with that dynamic as much as he can on his debut solo EP Back to You. Continue reading Little Cities’ Mat Hannah Strikes Out on His Own for Debut Solo Pop Ep ‘Back to You’
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Saint John’s Artifiseer Splits ‘Speak No More Of This’ EP with Hamburg’s I Divorced Life
Speak No More of This is the new intercontinental split from Saint John, New Brunswick-based Artifiseer, and Hamburg, Germany’s I Divorced Life. Despite the distance, the collaboration is a natural one and a testament to the magical connective nature of the internet. While Artifiseer and I Divorced Life have spanned an ocean to find common ground in music, the release is like nothing else around — perhaps in either country. Continue reading Saint John’s Artifiseer Splits ‘Speak No More Of This’ EP with Hamburg’s I Divorced Life
David Myles Crafts a Timeless Jazz-Funk Gem with ‘That Tall Distance’
There are some albums that give themselves an eternal spot in your rotation upon first listen. Albums that tap into a distinct musical essence so invigorating that they form a concrete part of your mind’s musical framework. David Myles’ surprise jazz-funk hit That Tall Distance is just such an album, and as evidenced on the two lead singles off of the album, Myles’ foray into vibrant new genres is an extremely rewarding exploration. Continue reading David Myles Crafts a Timeless Jazz-Funk Gem with ‘That Tall Distance’
Paragon Cause Didn’t Let the Last Year Slow Down Their Latest Album, ‘Autopilot’
Autopilot, the latest album from East Coast-rooted and Ottawa-based electro-rock group Paragon Cause, is an affirming and resolute benchmark in their career. How does a band combine urgency and lushness? Look no further than “Disconnected.” Beautiful shimmering synths, a propulsive beat, and commanding vocals that soar above the whole affair. There are nods to ’80s new wave and shoegaze, tied together with great production. Continue reading Paragon Cause Didn’t Let the Last Year Slow Down Their Latest Album, ‘Autopilot’
Aaron MacDonald’s New EP ‘It’s Been Too Long’ Is a Statement That We Wholeheartedly Agree With
In almost every sense of the word, Cape Breton’s Aaron MacDonald has survived the storm. Having spent years crisscrossing Canada with a five-piece band, he’s seen it all and lived to tell, or more accurately, sing about it.
Aaron MacDonald has been the life of the party. He’s been the face on the poster, and the leader of the band. He’s traveled and he’s lived a life that many would, and have, died for, and he’s made his share of mistakes along the way, but it’s this big bag of life lessons that gives such credibility to his latest record, It’s Been Too Long. Continue reading Aaron MacDonald’s New EP ‘It’s Been Too Long’ Is a Statement That We Wholeheartedly Agree With