Eight months into his “Song a Month” series, Michael S. Ryan, aka approximately one half of The Town Heroes, has released “Lightning,” a song so sad that it advocates for Russian novels as romantic guides. Continue reading Single: Michael S. Ryan Heads Deep Into Melancholy on ‘Lightning’
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New Music: Brent Mason Counts his Blessings with ‘Fireflies’
If you start Brent Mason’s newest album and think you know what to expect, you’d be wrong. Fireflies is an eccentric mix of tracks that somehow all fit nicely together- all written from the relative comfort of a converted chicken coop in Mason’s backyard.
Continue reading New Music: Brent Mason Counts his Blessings with ‘Fireflies’
New Music: You’ll Remember The Duds’ ‘These Words I Can’t Forget’
Newfoundland duo The Duds have dropped their debut album into the great big sea of music. Consisting of musical veterans and nine-year performance partners Melanie O’Brien and Phil Goodridge, the chemistry in the album is spectacularly evident. Continue reading New Music: You’ll Remember The Duds’ ‘These Words I Can’t Forget’
Single: Slowcoaster Release ‘Haunt You’, Hint at Plenty of New Material
Slowcoaster, those giants of rivalry, haven’t slowed during the time in isolation. With gigs being cancelled left and right, rather than wallow the band have changed course and taken off at a sprint. Apparently, when left to their own devices in isolation, Slowcoaster have an abundance of energies to pursue weird creative outlets, and more than enough friends to encourage them.
They also surprised everyone with the release of their new single today, titled “Haunt You.” Continue reading Single: Slowcoaster Release ‘Haunt You’, Hint at Plenty of New Material
Monthly Roundup: March 2020
Reports of our demise have been greatly exaggerated. The world has changed quite a lot since we last checked in, and while things might seem awfully dire for the music industry (and any industry that involves being anywhere except your couch) things aren’t as bad as they might seem. A burgeoning industry of livestreamed concerts has sprung up. Artists are finding support left and right. A wellspring of arts funding has been unleashed. And, arguably, the world is getting a much-needed timeout in general.
The times ahead won’t be easy. There will be loss. We will struggle in many ways; economically and spiritually, certainly, but in the midst of all we have an opportunity to thrive creatively.
So, please, stay home if you can. Create something. And don’t forget to thank an artist for taking the edge off all this isolation. Continue reading Monthly Roundup: March 2020