Review: Chickahominy Mountain Band, “New Brunswicana”
Sometimes, an album finds you at the exact moment you need it. Chickahominy Mountain Band’s “New Brunswicana” arrived in my inbox this past fall,…
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Review: Jory Nash, “The Light Still Shines on the Main”
Returning to the modern music world, after a seven-year hiatus, Jory Nash released “The Light Still Shines On The Main” to an appreciative audience at Hugh’s Room in Toronto, November…
Review: Rachel Cousins, “What Hasn’t Killed Me”
Rightfully dubbed a raw and vulnerable coming of age project, “What Hasn’t Killed Me” is the third studio album from Rachel Cousins – and…
Review: Great Lake Swimmers, “Caught Light”
Full disclosure: Great Lake Swimmers (GLS) is the reason that I’m on the Great Dark Wonder team of writers. Ever since I was introduced…
Commonwealth Connections: Rachel Croft, “A Mind Made Of Sky”
While it is always exciting to discover new music through the conventional means – radio airplay, streaming algorithms, YouTube recommendations – for me personally,…
Review: Emma Elena Grace, “Whole Years”
Nothing beats the joy in discovering new music – especially when you least expect it. Of course, I encounter new music all the time…
Review: Red Cardinal, “Find Yourself” EP
In a world awash with noise and distraction, the quest to “Find Yourself” feels more vital than ever. The relentless barrage of advertisements—often louder…
Review: Suzie Ungerleider, “Among The Evergreens”
Suzie Ungerleider has been carrying around a beautiful secret these past two years and the surprise is all the more sweeter for its telling. The secret, of course, is her…
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…
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…