After almost a year of spending a lot of time shut away in our homes, there is a heightened appreciation of the natural beauties that surround us. And with the Saint John String Quartet’s latest release, they are putting Canadian beauty and legacy together in a wondrous display. The video features their arrangement of Stan Rogers’ “Northwest Passage” from last year’s album Canadian Hits: Unplugged, and also features some of the heart-stirring landscapes of New Brunswick. Continue reading Saint John String Quartet Highlight New Brunswick’s Natural Beauty with ‘Northwest Passage’
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Single: Adam Moore Dives Disastrously Into Infatuation on ‘Maybe’
According to Adam Moore, at the root of his new track, “Maybe” is an attention chasing, naïve belief and fumbling confidence that has ultimately, and unfortunately, led to a tragic story of infatuation and denial. It’s a soft lesson in getting ahead of yourself, but, as they say, the heart wants what the heart wants. Continue reading Single: Adam Moore Dives Disastrously Into Infatuation on ‘Maybe’
Single: Tomato/Tomato Go Vintage, Ditch the Washboard, and Get a Little Wild on ‘Better at Leaving’
Tomato/Tomato are keeping us guessing. With the duo’s new album due being released soon, we’ve been dealt a series of songs digging into their roots – not necessarily those of the charming folksy, washboard and guitar sound they’re known for, but the sounds that made them fall in love with music in the first place.
“Better at Leaving,” their latest single, is a nod to Motown with a solid groove and not a washboard in sight. Continue reading Single: Tomato/Tomato Go Vintage, Ditch the Washboard, and Get a Little Wild on ‘Better at Leaving’
Ava Strange’s ‘Heavy Cloud’ Manifests the Energy of 2020 Straight Into Some Psychedelic Blues
Harmonizing with our overall energy that has manifested over the course of 2020 is Heavy Clouds, the debut EP by Ava Strange. With darkness and doom and five blues-heavy tracks, the EP goes for a big mood that’s best experienced through total immersion
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Music Video: Maybe Babs is Haunting and Haunted on ‘Simple Life’
With the leaves on the ground and the cold sweeping through, Maybe Babs gives us a solemn snapshot of this Autumnal mood with their new video for their single, “Simple Life.” Self-described as “Appalachian emo” and a former half of electronic group Vogue Dots, songwriter Babette Hayward weaves unique layers into folk sensibilities here. Emerging from Maybe Babs’ residency at the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity, “Simple Life” paints a vivid picture: of loneliness, of longing, and of loss. Continue reading Music Video: Maybe Babs is Haunting and Haunted on ‘Simple Life’