First Spin, First Impressions: Ariane Roy, “Dogue”
Prior to October 2023, I had zero familiarity with Québecois JUNO-nominated pop artist Ariane Roy. It would be a press release from the team…
reviews
Review: Skydiggers, “Dreams & Second Chances”
“Wisdom comes slowly / Look for the signs / Valour is fading / One day at a time / One day at a time” sings Josh…
Review: Matt Andersen, “The Hammer & The Rose”
“I’ve taken some chances,” sighs Matt Andersen on his opening lyrics, from the title song to his latest album release, “The Hammer & The…
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: Kailan McGee, “The Songstress’ Empire”
“Oh, if ever you could hear me / Like winds sweep through the valleys / Like rain on the willow trees / Your voice,…
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….
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…
First Spin, First Impressions: Laurence Nerbonne, “Le ciel est beau regarde les nuages”
We have had the good fortune of visiting Québec on a few occasions throughout 2024 – with high hopes for one more brief sojourn…