Shadow Folk about half a century and an entire continent removed from the West Coast and the sounds of The Association, The Seeds, and Jefferson Airplane, but you wouldn’t necessarily know it. The Nova Scotian rock and roll/psych-pop band has tapped directly into another era to bring us “Contemplation,” a song that could have ridden in on the crest of psychedelia. Continue reading Shadow Folk Emerge with Psychedelic Sounds of the West Coast on ‘Contemplation’
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When Breakups Become Songs – Clare Follett Releases ‘Now’
Clare Follett didn’t mean to release an album of breakup songs, but when it came time to put together Reclamation she certainly had something on her mind. It’s not quite Rumors, but it’s not far off. The whole album documents the process of breaking down and then finding herself again. You can probably guess where Follett’s very eviscerating single “Now” falls into that process. Continue reading When Breakups Become Songs – Clare Follett Releases ‘Now’
Andre Pettipas and The Giants Go All Out with Relentless Exuberance ‘No Fools No Fun’
Andre Pettipas and the Giants aren’t big on sleeves. Not that we’re in the habit of regularly judging any band by its arm covers, but that fact alone can and should tell you an awful lot about Andre Pettipas & Co.. These are natural performers with a big sound and they don’t take themselves, or their sleeves, too seriously. It’s all spelt out in the title of their new album, No Fools No Fun. Continue reading Andre Pettipas and The Giants Go All Out with Relentless Exuberance ‘No Fools No Fun’
PINEO & LOEB Get Collaborative for ‘Daydreaming’ as They Prepare for Their Return to Festival Life
The Halifax producer duo of PINEO & LOEB are no strangers to collaborations. They’ve worked with the likes of Glass Tiger’s Alan Frew to cover The Beatles, they’ve teamed up with Sparkee to cover The Strokes, Rich Aucoin to cover Daft Punk and more. Now they’ve teamed up with Calgary’s Proper Vibe and Kelowna’s Manteasah for “Daydreaming,” combining a massive bass drop with a delicious sax solo. Continue reading PINEO & LOEB Get Collaborative for ‘Daydreaming’ as They Prepare for Their Return to Festival Life
Sleepy Kicks Get In Their Last Hurrah for Hard Left With ‘Neighbourhood Watch’
Ever wonder what it would look like if Zack Synder had been given a fraction of the budget of The Watchmen to produce a prequel? You’d probably be looking at Sleepy Kicks’ “Neighbourhood Watch,” directed by Jack Leahy. Continue reading Sleepy Kicks Get In Their Last Hurrah for Hard Left With ‘Neighbourhood Watch’