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
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Single: Reeny Smith Talks Timely Priorities on ‘Love Trumps Money’
Reeny Smith describes the message of her newest single as a timely one and if we were to do a quick googling, even without the anagrammatic nature of “Love Trumps Money,” there’s an overwhelming amount of evidence available to confirm that. But since the American presidential election is a week away, let’s assume that’s where we’re going with this. Continue reading Single: Reeny Smith Talks Timely Priorities on ‘Love Trumps Money’
Single: Hillsburn’s ‘Waking Up’ is a Driving Delight
With his material for the band soon to end, Hillsburn’s outgoing songwriter Paul Aarntzen has a shining neon soul coming through on the band’s newest single “Waking Up.” The latest look at the material for Hillsburn’s forthcoming album recorded with acclaimed producer Howard Redekopp (Mother Mother, The New Pornographers), it’s an invigorating taste that has you wanting more. But there’s a whole mess of sorrow underlying the pop of this track. Continue reading Single: Hillsburn’s ‘Waking Up’ is a Driving Delight
Music Video: Maybe Babs is Haunting and Haunted on ‘Simple Life’
With the leaves on the ground and the cold sweeping through, Maybe Babs gives us a solemn snapshot of this Autumnal mood with their new video for their single, “Simple Life.” Self-described as “Appalachian emo” and a former half of electronic group Vogue Dots, songwriter Babette Hayward weaves unique layers into folk sensibilities here. Emerging from Maybe Babs’ residency at the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity, “Simple Life” paints a vivid picture: of loneliness, of longing, and of loss. Continue reading Music Video: Maybe Babs is Haunting and Haunted on ‘Simple Life’
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’