The latest from Canadian song-crafter extraordinaire Justin Rutledge is a subdued beauty of a record, perfect for bright mornings sipping coffee and getting your day together. Continue reading “JUSTIN RUTLEDGE – Valleyheart”
Christ vs Krishna – Move and Scale
Poor choice of band name aside, Christ vs Krishna make all the right moves on their latest EP. Continue reading “Christ vs Krishna – Move and Scale”
Pissed Jeans – Honeys
Honeys is an album for those that prefer Bleach to Nevermind. Continue reading “Pissed Jeans – Honeys”
JOSH RITTER – The Beast in its Tracks
When I heard that Josh Ritter’s latest album The Beast in its Tracks was written in the shadow of the Ohio folkster’s divorce, I have to admit I was a little apprehensive. Continue reading “JOSH RITTER – The Beast in its Tracks”
WAYNE HANCOCK – Ride
The 11 tunes on Wayne Hancock’s Ride are pure driving country blues. Continue reading “WAYNE HANCOCK – Ride”
ATOMS FOR PEACE – Amok
When a group as diverse as Atoms for Peace releases their debut album, with it comes great expectations for something completely unexpected. Continue reading “ATOMS FOR PEACE – Amok”
Jill Barber – Chansons
On her sixth album, Canadian chanteuse Jill Barber takes you to Paris with a layover in Montréal. Continue reading “Jill Barber – Chansons”
CHRISTOPHER OWENS – Lysandre
Chris Owens, songwriter, singer and guitarist, formerly of the band Girls, has released his first solo album since leaving the San Francisco group this past summer. Continue reading “CHRISTOPHER OWENS – Lysandre”
PHILIP GLASS – Symphony No. 3; The Hours
The latest release by the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, and first under the baton of current Music Director Anne Manson, features two works by American minimalist composer Philip Glass. Continue reading “PHILIP GLASS – Symphony No. 3; The Hours”
Alexander McCowan – Present Times
Present Times’ packaging, simple black ink artwork on deep brown cardboard has a warm, organic comfort to it as does the music it contains. Continue reading “Alexander McCowan – Present Times”