No doubt there are more than a few common breaking points for a relationship with a musician, but if there was ever a true acid test for establishing the one, it’s probably the moment you’re asked to turn your wedding into a music video. Braden Lam is probably feeling very confident at the moment, having just recently been married and subsequently releasing a video for his new single, “Habit of My Heart.” Continue reading Music Video: Braden Lam Films His Own Wedding for ‘Habit of My Heart’
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Single: Izra Fitch Arrives With Sleek Debut ‘The Hollywood Kids’
Izra Fitch introduces herself in one fluid motion; a stellar pop track so polished and sleek it boldly declares she has arrived fully-formed as an artist. Her debut single, “The Hollywood Kids”, provides an instantaneous snapshot of Fitch also looking backwards. We’re able to see where she’s headed from the perspective of where she’s been through a glimpse of an idealized youth, a romanticized sense of Hollywood glamour, and the rose-coloured glasses of time. Continue reading Single: Izra Fitch Arrives With Sleek Debut ‘The Hollywood Kids’
Single: Michael S. Ryan’s ‘Mr. Universe’ is the Strongest Entry in His Song-a-Month Series
Michael S. Ryan has just released the strongest entry in his song-a-month series. “Mr. Universe”, the 11th song in the series which Ryan describes as a fingerpicking-folk-ballad in the vein of The Avett Brothers. The song reflects on some big, existential questions and the impermanence of life, fame, and a well-manicured yard, particularly in the context of Ryan’s curious neighbour. Continue reading Single: Michael S. Ryan’s ‘Mr. Universe’ is the Strongest Entry in His Song-a-Month Series
Music Video: Chris Kirby Shows That Muppets Can Be a Love Language With ‘Victoria’
How else do you tell someone you love them besides immortalizing them in song? You stick the landing by making a muppet in their likeness and then produce a music video that encapsulates both and ensures your love will live on forever and be shared with thousands of people on the internet. It’s hard to believe that this still needs to be explained to people in 2020 but it still needs to be said. Kermit the Frog released “Rainbow Connection” 41 years ago.
Fortunately, East Coast Roots/Soul artist Chris Kirby is fluent in this love language. His latest single—“Victoria”—exemplifies such grand gestures. Kirby explains that the acoustic-driven Roots/Soul number was musically-inspired by Bill Withers, lyrically-inspired by his wife Victoria, and the video, as you might have assumed, was inspired by the Muppets. Continue reading Music Video: Chris Kirby Shows That Muppets Can Be a Love Language With ‘Victoria’
Music Video: Jah’Mila’s ‘Chant Their Names’ is a Weapon
Jah’Mila’s “Chant Their Names” is a weapon. Its purpose is to dismantle, disrupt and destroy systemic oppression that has preyed on North American Black communities with increasing insidiousness in its violence. With its beauty, its groove and its powerful message, it gives no place to hide to those who would prop up status quo politics and perpetuate violence in thought and action against the black community. Continue reading Music Video: Jah’Mila’s ‘Chant Their Names’ is a Weapon