In 1999 three things happened that would shake the foundations of my world: my own personal (and, admittedly, late) discovery of Thrush Hermit, the release of their album Clayton Park, followed almost immediately by the near-simultaneous and heartbreaking announcement of the band’s dissolution.
Continue reading Thrush Hermit: Joel Plaskett Reflects on 20 Years of ‘Clayton Park’
In the category of lyric videos there are few exceptions that won’t garner a solid eye-roll. Just because MuchMusic doesn’t play videos anymore doesn’t mean you need to give them any more excuses. However, necessity can yield some surprisingly results.
When Fredericton’s Kill Chicago needed a new video ahead of their upcoming album, and with most of the band tied up or out of the province, they had to get clever in a hurry. That’s when they slid into your DMs with their new video for “Show Me.” Continue reading Music Video: Kill Chicago Slide Into Your DMs With ‘Show Me’
Once again, Adam Baxter has proven that he can pack a whole lot of heart into a small package. His latest album, Infinity, is six tracks of delicate guitar, subtle harmonies and vocals brimming with honesty. Continue reading New Music: Adam Baxter Finds Light in the Darkness with ‘Infinity’
Christina Martin really knows how to come for our hearts, and her new album is proof of that. Wonderful Lie is a passion project that incorporates covers of classics as well as a handful of Martin’s original tracks. The arrangement has been stripped down to basics for the most part. Martin’s vocals and warm guitar serve as the main pillars that support the album’s entirety. The result is all the intimacy of a concert in a small room, paired with the polish of a full-band album. Continue reading New Music: Christina Martin Makes the Familiar Shiny and New with ‘Wonderful Lie’
Who enjoys long rain-sodden walks on the beach and singing along to ABBA? Christina Martina does, apparently. From her new album, Wonderful Lie, comes this new video for “The Winner Takes It All,” one of four covers on the album. Continue reading Music Video: Christina Martin Covers ABBA’s ‘The Winner Takes It All’
