Album of The Week: March 23/20: Seth Anderson: We Could Be
Reviewed by Juan Zambrano
Seth Anderson’s latest album, We Could Be, is an emotional, folk-rock infused reflection in the face of great personal loss for the artist.
The heart of We Could Be lies in its lyrics. Pensive and open, Anderson lays ... Read More
Why the COVID-19 crisis might lead to an art explosion
Photo by Jeff Hayward
By Jeff Hayward
I have a friend who brought up a good point on social media: she drew a parallel between “times of unease” with the emergence of amazing musical eras, including the Roaring Twenties (and Golden Twenties in ... Read More
SOTW: March 16/20: Forces: Step in a Sway
Reviewed by Juan Zambrano
Step in a Sway, the new single by Montreal’s art-pop duo Forces, combines elements of dance music’s past to create the most infectious dance floor staple in recent memory.
A good dance song needs two key elements, a ... Read More
SOTW: March 9/20: James Blonde: Hundred Bucks
In Arts | By Cyndi Ingle | On March 11 2020 11:18 AM | Comments Off on SOTW: March 9/20: James Blonde: Hundred Bucks
Reviewed by Juan Zambrano
Hundred Bucks, the latest release by Niagara Falls alt-rockers James Blonde, is a catchy and poignant reminder that wealth cannot buy spiritual fulfillment.
Hundred Bucks’ lyrics present a protagonist who seeks comfort in wealth, after finding only humiliation ... Read More
SOTW: March 2/20: White Elephant Orchestra: Rocket Ship
In Arts | By Cyndi Ingle | On March 2 2020 08:00 AM | Comments Off on SOTW: March 2/20: White Elephant Orchestra: Rocket Ship
Reviewed by Juan Zambrano
White Elephant Orchestra’s escapist anthem Rocket Ship builds itself from sparse arrangements, blasting off into a catchy and liberating chorus. It is a fun sonic reprieve from the gloom of the modern world.
Rocket Ship is a song ... Read More
Album of the Week: February 24/20: Beauts: Dalliance
Reviewed by Juan Zambrano
Dalliance, the new album by Halifax post-punk quintet Beauts, is a beautifully melancholic lyrical journey, with a hopeful melodic backdrop.
Dalliance is an album of contrast, On the one hand, the lyrics are often melancholic. Conversely, the melodies ... Read More
SOTW: February 17/20: Silverstein: Infinite
Reviewed by Juan Zambrano
Infinite, a new song from Burlington post-hardcore rockers Silverstein, is a catchy hard-hitting, guitar driven portrait of a seemingly endless battle of the mind.
The band sets the stage with a soft electronic introduction, slightly reminiscent of Phil ... Read More
SOTW: February 10/20: Jess Knights: Leave Me For The Last Ti...
In Arts | By Cyndi Ingle | On February 9 2020 05:01 PM | Comments Off on SOTW: February 10/20: Jess Knights: Leave Me For The Last Time
Reviewed by Cyndi Ingle
One listen to Jess Knights’ new ballad, the passionate Leave Me For The Last Time, and you know that the classically trained Calgary based singer/songwriter means business. Possessing a soulful blues sound, with a touch of country ... Read More
SOTW: February 3/20: Cayley Thomas: Midnight Hours
In Arts | By Cyndi Ingle | On February 4 2020 04:01 PM | Comments Off on SOTW: February 3/20: Cayley Thomas: Midnight Hours
Reviewed by Sue Freeman
Midnight Hours, a new track by Edmonton singer, guitarist and songwriter Cayley Thomas is a haunting reminder of our denial of self and grudging acceptance.
Confronting the truth of the day sometimes arrives in the “Midnight Hours” and ... Read More
Greater Hamilton Music Industry Awards: A celebration of Ham...
In Arts | By Cyndi Ingle | On January 28 2020 05:27 PM | Comments Off on Greater Hamilton Music Industry Awards: A celebration of Hamilton’s music community
By Cyndi Ingle
Hamilton has long been a city that has served as an incubator for incredible musical talent from punk innovators Teenage Head, to producer Daniel Lanois, to Jackie Washington (legendary blues performer and Canada’s first black disc jockey), and ... Read More
