The Social Smokers Club have released their debut album, The Woods. A rock album at its heart, The Woods has a strong vein of early-to-mid 90s grunge and alternative that bleeds through, creating what the band describe as “Woods Rock.” Continue reading New Music: Social Smokers Club Debut Album Takes Journey Through ‘The Woods’
Tag Archives: Nova Scotia
Music Video: Rain Over St. Ambrose Keep Quiet Over ‘Dedication’
It’s been three and a half years since Yarmouth, Nova Scotia’s Rain Over St. Ambrose released their last album, Just Waking Up. That’s an awfully long time to be hitting the snooze button by anyone’s standards. The band stuck with it though and today they have finally followed up with a cryptic new single, “Dedication.” Continue reading Music Video: Rain Over St. Ambrose Keep Quiet Over ‘Dedication’
New Music: The Many Pieces of Còig’s ‘Ashlar’
In more ways than one, there’s a lot of ground to cover with Còig’s latest album, Ashlar. The sweeping instrumentals and building emotions present in every track create the sense of a long, fulfilling adventure. Continue reading New Music: The Many Pieces of Còig’s ‘Ashlar’
New Music: Pretty Archie Soulful Folk Sound has us ‘Hanging On’
Pretty Archie brings us fun, folk and some familiar east coaster spirit in their fourth album, Hanging On. Hailing from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, this four-piece-recently-turned-five-piece troop delivers multiple genres that range from country and bluegrass to rock and blues all within 9 well-put-together tracks. While Pretty Archie’s music dances between a variety of genres, it’s not hard to tell that their sound has been impacted by their maritime roots. Continue reading New Music: Pretty Archie Soulful Folk Sound has us ‘Hanging On’
Single: Driftwood People Come Together with ‘Ruby’
“Ruby” is the latest single by Driftwood People and is Braden Lam’s latest excursion into the pop ecosystem. Inspired by the Ruby Mountain Range in the Yukon, this impressive production stays close to the conventions of its genre. Continue reading Single: Driftwood People Come Together with ‘Ruby’