“In the woods, I find peace.” Thus begins Kim Harris’s debut album Only the Mighty, and what a peaceful journey it is. Continue reading “Kim Harris – Only the Mighty”
Boogarins – As Plantas Que Curam
Boogarins are a Brazilian duo named after a Jasmine flower that is said to “smell like pure love.” Their debut, As Plantas Que Curam, which translates to Plants That Heal, is a psychedelic masterpiece, a blossom plucked from the summer of love. Continue reading “Boogarins – As Plantas Que Curam”
Jay Malinowski & The Deadcoast – Martel
Jay Malinowski & The Deadcoast’s latest, Martel, is a collection of fictional letters-as-songs. Continue reading “Jay Malinowski & The Deadcoast – Martel”
NO – El Prado
Before releasing its 2011 debut EP, Don’t Worry, You’ll Be Here Forever, Los Angeles six-piece NO was a relatively unknown indie rock band with few aspirations beyond writing atmospheric songs buttressed by evocative songwriting. Continue reading “NO – El Prado”
The Belle Comedians – Charlotte
The title of the second EP from Fredericton’s The Belle Comedians, as well as each of its five tracks, can be read as a feminine name. Could this be a nod to Slint’s Tweez from a band that doesn’t have pals named Ron or Warren? Continue reading “The Belle Comedians – Charlotte”
Dog Day – Fade Out
A lot of the songs on Fade Out, the fourth full-length from Halifax’s Dog Day, sound similar, which sometimes makes the album feel like one long song. Continue reading “Dog Day – Fade Out”
Fred Eaglesmith – Tambourine
Hearts are broken, train whistles blow, an old dog is whipped.
The Strumbellas – We Still Move On Dance Floors
Hailing from Toronto, The Strumbellas are deliciously folky, with six vocalists, banjo, trumpet, violin, keys, resulting in a Rural Alberta Advantage feel. Continue reading “The Strumbellas – We Still Move On Dance Floors”
David Lanz – Movements of the Heart
Right from the opening track, “Love’s Return,” it’s quite obvious that the latest release from this new age music icon is something special and extraordinary! Continue reading “David Lanz – Movements of the Heart”
Hookworms – Pearl Mystic
“Away/Towards,” the epic, nearly nine-minute long opener on Pearl Mystic, slinks slowly at the beginning, quickly making it clear that it’s leading you to something very big. Continue reading “Hookworms – Pearl Mystic”