Michael S. Ryan has just released the strongest entry in his song-a-month series. “Mr. Universe”, the 11th song in the series which Ryan describes as a fingerpicking-folk-ballad in the vein of The Avett Brothers. The song reflects on some big, existential questions and the impermanence of life, fame, and a well-manicured yard, particularly in the context of Ryan’s curious neighbour. Continue reading Single: Michael S. Ryan’s ‘Mr. Universe’ is the Strongest Entry in His Song-a-Month Series
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New Music: Rachel Beck Explores Femininity and Empowerment on ‘Stronger Than You Know’
Rachel Beck accomplishes a lot in a short amount of time on her latest offering, Stronger Than You Know. She tackles womanhood, strength, tragedy, love – all tied up in a sleek, gossamer package. Continue reading New Music: Rachel Beck Explores Femininity and Empowerment on ‘Stronger Than You Know’
Music Video: norc Collaborate With NSCC to Produce ‘Arizona’
It’s been more than ten months since norc released their second single, “Arizona” from their 2019 EP with ginseng and honey—the single that we had all assumed would bring the band a wealth of riches and the refreshing, thirst-quenching taste of an Arizona Ice Tea sponsorship. Now, with the release of a new video, we’re left wondering might have gone wrong. Continue reading Music Video: norc Collaborate With NSCC to Produce ‘Arizona’
Music Video: Chris Kirby Shows That Muppets Can Be a Love Language With ‘Victoria’
How else do you tell someone you love them besides immortalizing them in song? You stick the landing by making a muppet in their likeness and then produce a music video that encapsulates both and ensures your love will live on forever and be shared with thousands of people on the internet. It’s hard to believe that this still needs to be explained to people in 2020 but it still needs to be said. Kermit the Frog released “Rainbow Connection” 41 years ago.
Fortunately, East Coast Roots/Soul artist Chris Kirby is fluent in this love language. His latest single—“Victoria”—exemplifies such grand gestures. Kirby explains that the acoustic-driven Roots/Soul number was musically-inspired by Bill Withers, lyrically-inspired by his wife Victoria, and the video, as you might have assumed, was inspired by the Muppets. Continue reading Music Video: Chris Kirby Shows That Muppets Can Be a Love Language With ‘Victoria’
Music Video: Jah’Mila’s ‘Chant Their Names’ is a Weapon
Jah’Mila’s “Chant Their Names” is a weapon. Its purpose is to dismantle, disrupt and destroy systemic oppression that has preyed on North American Black communities with increasing insidiousness in its violence. With its beauty, its groove and its powerful message, it gives no place to hide to those who would prop up status quo politics and perpetuate violence in thought and action against the black community. Continue reading Music Video: Jah’Mila’s ‘Chant Their Names’ is a Weapon