Duane Andrews, guitar virtuoso of Newfoundland, has been steadily releasing a series of singles over the past year and while each of them handily showcases Andrews’ robust skills of performance and composition, there seems to be a thread of magic woven through his latest. Performing with the Conception Bay String Quartet, Andrews honours his long-time friend, Lynn Horne, with “The Heart of Eastern Passage.” Continue reading Duane Andrews and the Conception Bay String Quartet Honour Lynn Horne With ‘The Heart of Eastern Passage’
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Aaron MacDonald Crafts the Impossible Feel-Good Song of 2021 With ‘Gonna Get There’
Look, maybe it’s the fact that we are all now rounding out a full year of life under a pandemic, but the new single from Cape Breton-based singer/songwriter Aaron MacDonald, hits home and it hits hard. “Gonna Get There” is a wonderfully uncomplicated tune about a very sweet and touching sense of solidarity. Continue reading Aaron MacDonald Crafts the Impossible Feel-Good Song of 2021 With ‘Gonna Get There’
Troy Alistair Bring the Groove with Self-Titled Full-Length
After having announced a delay on the release this past summer, Troy Alistair is coming out with their self-titled debut album. With two sold-out shows at The Carleton bookending the release, the Halifax-based group is presenting a collection that showcases the eclectic sounds and influences they bring together. A high energy affair with solid musicianship, Troy Alistair is a bustling listen from start to finish. Continue reading Troy Alistair Bring the Groove with Self-Titled Full-Length
Jon Hines Takes up the Torch of East Coast Blues on ‘Down to Funk’
Blues music often takes a backseat nowadays. Sure, the White Stripes and Black Keys have done their best to spark a resurgence in but, despite an overwhelming amount of contemporary blues-inspiring burdens, the genre finds itself devoid of suitable torch-bearers. Enter Jon Hines. Continue reading Jon Hines Takes up the Torch of East Coast Blues on ‘Down to Funk’
Sloan’s Chris Murphy Diagnosed With Bell’s Palsy
Chris Murphy of Sloan revealed today on Instagram that he was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy earlier this month with a photo of his “imbalanced face.” He shared the grave realities associated with such an illness while acknowledging that it could have been worse. Continue reading Sloan’s Chris Murphy Diagnosed With Bell’s Palsy