Abuse is as heavy a topic as it is nuanced. Familial, romantic, physical, emotional, the root of many traumas and destructive coping habits, and a frequent companion of uneven power dynamics; abuse is truly a villain of many faces. Continue reading Wren Kelly Confronts the Demons of Abuse on ‘Wounds’ (feat. Ray Reaves)
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Russell Louder Crafts a Stellar Debut With ‘Humor’
Charlottetown electro-pop darling Russell Louder has dropped their debut album, Humor, after several years of teaser singles. Weaving their signature soft power of their synth melodies and cadence and wrapping it all up in their ability to tell stories through song, the 9-track collection is poignant, liberating, and undoubtedly Russell Louder at their finest. Continue reading Russell Louder Crafts a Stellar Debut With ‘Humor’
POSTDATA Take a Turn for the Joyful on ‘Inside Out’
“I didn’t really know what to do with this song at first,” admits Paul Murphy—usually of Wintersleep—about his new single, “Inside Out,” from his solo music project, POSTDATA. It’s the third to be released from the upcoming POSTDATA album, Twin Flames, and it is perhaps that indecision that has caused Murphy to veer away from his usual path. Continue reading POSTDATA Take a Turn for the Joyful on ‘Inside Out’
David Picco Weaves Mellow Western Dreams on ‘Live It Down’
One argument that can get lobbed (baselessly) at folk and country is that the sounds that come out of these genres are homogenous; they all sound the same. But if there were ever a rebuttal to present to those naysayers, it would be David Picco’s Live It Down. A departure from the alt-country and roots rock that has made up most of Picco’s career, the St. John’s artist finds himself perfectly at home on this variety-filled, mellow collection. Continue reading David Picco Weaves Mellow Western Dreams on ‘Live It Down’
Electric Spoonful Revel in Their Strange Side With Two New Singles
A constant fixture in Halifax’s live scene, Electric Spoonful has always offered consistently bold and booming rock with the energy turned up to eleven. Now, following their end of the year debut album Caravan Fire, the group is taking a step out of their traditional hard blues rock home and into some stranger waters. This double single release of “Storebot” and “Seeing Double” shows off some interesting growth from the band. Continue reading Electric Spoonful Revel in Their Strange Side With Two New Singles