It has been five years since we last heard from one of the east coast’s most beloved artists, Matt Mays. His last release, Coyote, was a record that saw Mays experience some off the hardest times and greatest achievements in his career. The record won him his first Juno for Rock Recording of the Year in 2014, but also saw the tragic passing of Mays’ long-time friend, guitarist and original El Torpedo member, Jay Smith. Appropriately titled Once Upon A Hell Of A Time, the first tracks from Mays after such a challenging time in his career are a roller coaster that will leave a lump in your throat and restore your faith in humanity at the same time.
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New Music: The Basin Brothers’ ‘Country Paranoid’
Hailing from Hants County, Nova Scotia, The Basin Brothers released their debut album this past October. Staying true to their self-proclaimed genre of “cosmic country,” this album takes the listener on a journey through different areas of country, all wrapped up in one 10-track package.
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Music Video: Pineo & Loeb Tell A Story Of Romantic Uncertainty With ‘Woke Up This Morning’
Pineo & Loeb have no shortage of diversification when it comes to their portfolio of collaborations. Their latest sees the Halifax electronic duo paired with Toronto/Montreal-based singer Avery Florence on the track ‘Woke Up This Morning,’ which recently came to life visually off their latest album LifeBlood. Continue reading Music Video: Pineo & Loeb Tell A Story Of Romantic Uncertainty With ‘Woke Up This Morning’
New Music: Harley Alexander Meditates On The Culture Of Assault And Harassment With ‘Spill Kid’
In the last year there has been a momentous transformation in the public understanding of sexual assault and trauma. Thanks in large part to the increasing number of courageous individuals coming forward, we see now, clearer than ever, the deep structural prejudices and long practiced abuse of power that have helped enable a maddeningly prevalent culture of assault and harassment. Harley Alexander’s latest release is a meditation on these themes.
In The Dead Of Winter Adds Rose Cousins And More In Final Line-Up Announcement
This week, In the Dead of Winter announced that Rose Cousins will be joining headliners Waxahatchee and Kaia Kater on the festival line-up. Rose Cousins will be replacing Terra Lightfoot, who will not be performing due to mysterious and unforeseen circumstances. Continue reading In The Dead Of Winter Adds Rose Cousins And More In Final Line-Up Announcement