The music of Halifax-based singer and songwriter Jont has always typically come with a nurturing aspect to it. His latest album, Thank You for the Medicine, spells it out for us right in the title. These songs are designed to uplift and heal, either through a positive message or simply advocating for both the long and short-term benefits of dancing away your worries.
Opening with the line “I’m not good when the party’s packed,” the newest single from POSTDATA (aka the solo project from Paul Murphy of Wintersleep) seems like a solid candidate for a socially-distanced performance video. “Nobody Knows” contains a laundry list of faults and insecurities bound up in a cheerful jangle and, appropriately, the new video playfully addresses the ominous pre-apocalyptic world we now find ourselves in. Continue reading POSTDATA’s New Video for ‘Nobody Knows’ May Be Dystopian but Follows COVID Protocols→
Now almost a year deep into a global pandemic, there’s no doubt that nostalgia has served as a light at the end of the tunnel; a reminder of what’s to come when we’ve finally emerged on the other side. But don’t let that fool you with Honeymoon Driver’s latest single, “College”. For all its nostalgia of the old college days, it has equally as much to say about the educational system. Continue reading Honeymoon Driver Reflects on the Not-So-Good Ol’ Days With ‘College’→
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’→
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→
