Having performed as a member of one band or another since the age of 15, Nova Scotia’s Tye Dempsey is undergoing a metamorphosis of sorts as he finds his footing as a solo artist. For that, he’s finding inspiration in a model that’s a clear example of “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” and turning to some of the greats of heartland rock.
Daniel Walker is establishing himself as a storyteller. Given the literary nature of his band’s name, Owen Meany’s Batting Stance, an homage to one of John Irving’s great novels, it’s unsurprising. Walker’s most recent album, Feather Weights, is presented as a series of vignettes; each song a self-contained short story. The latest video, “Krakow”, gives a melancholy glimpse into the tail end of a European tour, briefly capturing a moment of isolation. It’s the hook with which Walker grabs us; it is subtle but poignant and leaves a great number of questions unanswered. If it were the introduction to a new Netflix special, we’d be binging it already. Continue reading Owen Meany’s Batting Stance Suggests ‘Krakow’ Contains a Deeper, Darker Tale Than Most Songs Have a Right To→
It’s hard not to fall into romanticizing the world beyond what you call home. The grass is always greener, but sometimes true reward comes from valuing the verdancy beneath your feet. With Pallmer’s latest release, “Quiet Clapping,: the chamber pop duo are taking stock of the positivity that comes from calling New Brunswick home, and affirming that artists don’t always need to chase after broader pastures to find fulfillment. Continue reading Fredericton Chamber Pop Duo Pallmer Connect to Their Home on ‘Quiet Clapping’→
It can be disheartening when creative projects don’t meet our expectations. Whether it be timing, resources, or just not measuring up to our vision, it’s easy for things to get shelved. But sometimes those dormant ideas simply need time to ferment before being picked back up and, thankfully, Ryan MacGrath has done just that with the video for his song “Before Dawn” from last year’s That Woods. Continue reading Ryan MacGrath Reaches for the Light With ‘Before Dawn’→
While it might not have the reputation of tequila, chances are that vodka isn’t your best friend either, regardless of what it tells you. Keonté Beals, on the other hand, has a new power ballad titled “Vodka x Me” all about a relationship with alcohol and its tendency to be used as an excuse for bad behaviour. Continue reading Keonté Beals Finds the Line Between a Good Time and Bad Behaviour on ‘Vodka x Me’→
