Throughout 2018, Adam Young challenged himself to write a song every day. It was outside of the norm for the Cape Breton pianist, who could count on one hand how many songs he had written in the past two decades. But the task was more than accomplished, and sewing together the songs and movements he devised over those 365 days, Young has put together Yearbook, a collection reveling in the artist’s folksy tradition and highlighting just where his artistry can go. Continue reading Adam Young Flips Through His Sonic ‘Yearbook’
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Gold Punks Release ‘Vega’ – An Epic 26-Minute-Long Space Odyssey Inspired by the Berlin School and the Film ‘Contact’
What do you do when your favourite film isn’t quite Kubriky enough? If you’re Dan Chamberlain, AKA Gold Punks, one of Atlantic Canada’s foremost synthesizer pioneers, you craft a 26-minute long supplemental soundtrack that taps into the classic ‘Berlin School’ sound of Tangerine Dream.
Buckle up, because we’re going interstellar with Gold Punks’ Contact-inspired synthesizer-powered sci-fi odyssey, “Vega.” Continue reading Gold Punks Release ‘Vega’ – An Epic 26-Minute-Long Space Odyssey Inspired by the Berlin School and the Film ‘Contact’
Joshua Carter Talks About Going Solo, The Future of Coyote, and His Debut Single ‘Under My Skin’
Joshua Carter is already a very recognizable face from Prince Edward Island’s music scene. He’s been a longstanding member of the award-winning bands Coyote and Calm Baretta, but the last year and a half has challenged him to move forward on his own terms—or, at least the terms required by isolation.
Carter has taken a solo approach to pen his latest release, “Under My Skin,” for a far more subdued track than we’re used to hearing from him. That being said, just because he’s dialed it back a bit doesn’t mean he’s stripped it down to a solo guitar; he’s brought a couple of his talented bandmates to fill out this release. Continue reading Joshua Carter Talks About Going Solo, The Future of Coyote, and His Debut Single ‘Under My Skin’
Juicebox Challenge the Status Quo on ‘VOMIT’ Beginning with Animal Consumption
“I think I’m gonna be sick,” sings Juicebox’s Benny O’Toole, launching into the chorus of their new single, “VOMIT.” The Canadian punk band gets right to the matter of challenging the status quo on nearly everything that makes the world go round, and they’re not shy about how they feel about it. Continue reading Juicebox Challenge the Status Quo on ‘VOMIT’ Beginning with Animal Consumption
Absolute Losers Work Through Anxiety and Turmoil on Debut Singles ‘Astray’ and ‘Coexist’
Two years after first forming, Charlottetown-based indie rock trio Absolute Losers have released a pair of guitar-drenched debut singles, “Astray” and “Coexist.” Inspired by the sounds of Alberta’s art-rock scene, particularly bands like Women, Preoccupations, and Faux Fur, Daniel Hartinger (drums), Josh Langille (guitar), and Sam Langille (bass, lead vocals) decided they wanted to get in on the fun themselves. Continue reading Absolute Losers Work Through Anxiety and Turmoil on Debut Singles ‘Astray’ and ‘Coexist’