Gianna Lauren is about to release a new EP, the curiously titled Vanity Metrics, and, like all albums created this year, in part it bears the weight of having been influenced by the events of 2020. For better or worse it’s a lot to unpack and Gianna Lauren’s first new single from the album, “Spark,” reflects that. The song centers around lyrics on social justice and the feelings of futility and frustration that will often arise when trying to champion causes much larger than ourselves. Continue reading Single: Gianna Lauren Pens Her Angstiest Song Yet With ‘Spark’
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New Music: TWRP Achieves Singularity With ‘Over The Top’
Over The Top is the latest sonic hyper-jump by Halifax’s galactic immigrants TWRP. The record is a perfect collision of their unstoppable moment and the conventions of today. You will hear the expected vocoder party anthems, the slinky guitar/synth/bass riffs, and the driving beats, but this time it all comes blended perfectly with the sounds of modern ’80s pop and electro-funk revivalism.
Everything sounds bigger, cooler, better than ever — somehow more epic and more focused at the same time. The finely tuned pop numbers are sure to win big with the party crowd, while the astonishing musicianship on display and the sheer quality of the arrangements will have serious enthusiasts engaged for ages. I am comfortable calling this the definitive TWRP album. Continue reading New Music: TWRP Achieves Singularity With ‘Over The Top’
The CAP Puts Out a Call for Help for Live Music in Fredericton with Fundraising Initiative #KEEPITLIVE
Long established as the home of live music in Fredericton, New Brunswick, The CAP has been provided a crucial platform for local artists, a touring destination, and the source of a lot of good times.
Despite the support the venue has seen from the community to eke out a successful summer, hosting several reduced-capacity shows from the venue’s patio and parking lot, there are concerns the winter months and the need to move indoors will be disastrous. That is, at least without making some significant alterations.
The CAP has put out a call for help with their #KEEPITLIVE Project, a fundraising initiative for a long-term investment in infrastructure that will allow fans to enjoy live, indoor music, during the era of COVID-19. Continue reading The CAP Puts Out a Call for Help for Live Music in Fredericton with Fundraising Initiative #KEEPITLIVE
Music Video: Weak Size Fish Put it to the Universe with ‘Roots of Creation’
Right on the tails of their Music•Musique NB nomination for Recording on the Year, seven-piece Fredericton-based dub-reggae band, Weak Size Fish have released a new video for their track, “Roots of Creation.” Continue reading Music Video: Weak Size Fish Put it to the Universe with ‘Roots of Creation’
Music Video: KINLEY Reflects on Self Discovery with New Live Version of ‘Tuesday’s Child’ feat. Vince the Messenger
Nestled inside of a mini-doc on what it means to find yourself and the often difficult path that journey will take, KINLEY has released a new live music video for her song “Tuesday’s Child.” Continue reading Music Video: KINLEY Reflects on Self Discovery with New Live Version of ‘Tuesday’s Child’ feat. Vince the Messenger