Single Release: Joel Manchester, “Suddenly Violently”
“A picture is worth a thousand words”—we’ve all heard the saying. At first glance, it might seem that painters and photographers have an unfair…
Single Release: Jacob Rose, “Hold Your Head Up”
I first encountered Jacob Rose at a holiday fundraiser last December. What immediately struck me was his rare combination of humility and quiet confidence…
Single Release: Levi Richard, “Being Used”
I typically gravitate towards reviewing full albums rather than singles, as I find a complete body of work more compelling. However, Levi Richard’s “Being…
Find A New Favorite: The UnHeard, “Rising Wind”
If you’ve seen Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous,” you might recall the scene where band manager Dennis Hope, played by Jimmy Fallon, quips, “If you…
Review: Neil Little, “Little Light”
In a world where fires rage across California, political turmoil brews on both sides of the border, and the cost of living threatens the…
Review: Free to Grow, “Lady of the North (and Other Fine Stories)” EP
Fredericton’s Free to Grow consistently delivers an intriguing musical experience. This dynamic quality may stem from the band’s ever-changing lineup or the creative vision…
Review: Andrew Moore, “Bold Lies” EP
I first encountered Andrew Moore during last year’s Harvest Music Festival when we shared a bill at Fredericton’s Par 94 Bar and Golf Lounge….
A Special Experience At The Scene Presents: BIG Battle Of The Bands
While running errands on a quiet Wednesday afternoon, I received a message from Zack Ingles, whom I’ve previously featured here at Great Dark Wonder….
Review: Rick Sparkes + The Enablers, “There Is Nothing To Be Won but Distance”
Great artists don’t need to reinvent the wheel to connect with their audience. Often, listeners rely on a certain degree of familiarity to form…
Cassie Noble: Live at the Abbey Café and Gallery
Attending a Cassie Noble performance is a lot like driving through a snowstorm at night, where the falling snowflakes create a mesmerizing, almost hypnotic…