The Backstays continue to tease out their upcoming album, Tributaries, with bits of their bread and butter: moody slow burns and the history of their hometown, Saint John, New Brunswick. Their latest single, “Aquarius,” belongs squarely in the former category but is it possible that the band has broken tradition on the latter, and it might simply be a coincidence that the song shares a name with the former longstanding pub on the city’s west side? Continue reading The Backstays are Probably Hiding History Somewhere on ‘Aquarius’
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Alicia Toner Provides an Anthem for Those Finding Their Voices with ‘Have It All’
Alicia Toner’s latest single is a soaring tune, with an emphasis on her vocal prowess. Appropriately, the song provides an anthem for those trying to find their own voice. “Have It All” is Toner speaking up for the sake of her gender — now more than ever, since she’s got even more at stake. Continue reading Alicia Toner Provides an Anthem for Those Finding Their Voices with ‘Have It All’
Skeleton Club Get Brilliantly Weird on ‘ONLY HUMANS’
With the release of their new EP, ONLY HUMANS, Skeleton Club present themselves as a band teetering on the edge—the fine line between creativity and sanity—as they navigate a strenuous new world of self-isolation. Let’s be honest though, this has always been what we’ve loved about Skeleton Club. Their debut 2019 release, Death, Love, & Money, was already brilliantly indulging heavily in weird vibes. It’s just convenient that everyone has been forced onto their wavelength. Continue reading Skeleton Club Get Brilliantly Weird on ‘ONLY HUMANS’
Rick Sparkes + The Enablers Smoothly Saunter Through Indie Folk Gems on ‘Pleasure in the Pathless Woods’
Sometimes an album just feels like an old friend; maybe you haven’t seen them in a while, but it gives you all the more reason to marvel at this glow they’ve made for themselves. Coupled with the familiarity you have with them, it’s a surefire way to warm your heart.
Pleasure in the Pathless Woods is one such album. The sophomore release by Rick Sparkes + The Enablers was a bit late to the party, having been slated for a summer 2020 release before the pandemic reared its head. But, late or not, it was definitely worth the wait. Continue reading Rick Sparkes + The Enablers Smoothly Saunter Through Indie Folk Gems on ‘Pleasure in the Pathless Woods’
Gabriel Minnikin Delivers Theatric Canadiana with ‘Sweet Nothings’
Gabriel Minnikin knows how to keep a listener on their toes. “Under Her Heels”, his latest album’s lead single, paints a potential idea of what to expect from the bigger picture, but diving into the full picture of Sweet Nothings is a lesson in expecting the unexpected. Continue reading Gabriel Minnikin Delivers Theatric Canadiana with ‘Sweet Nothings’