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…
folk/roots
Commonwealth Connections: Festive Finds
Having just featured an abundance of holiday themed music from artists across Canada, we could not fail to notice a pair of tunes being…
(Very) Snappy Sleigh Bells: Festive Frolics
While there were no plans in place to compile a holiday-themed feature this year with this final Snappy Singles article, we very quickly became…
Julian Taylor Band: A Triumphant Return To Mills Hardware
Since discovering the music of Toronto, ON artist Julian Taylor back in the summer of 2017, we’ve been huge fans – and have more…
Bob Sumner: Live at Mills Hardware
Oscar Wilde once wrote of the importance of being earnest. For this music fan, we’re adapting the line to the importance of being early!…
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…
Lynne Hanson: Live in Washington, DC
The last time we caught up with Ottawa, ON singer-songwriter Lynne Hanson was just prior to the release of her 2022 “Ice Cream In…
Terra Spencer: Live at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre
A great musical performance balances content and showmanship. Much like cooking, the right ingredients make a good meal, but the presentation is what takes…
Snappy Singles: Catching Up With Some GDW Pals
For many years now, this monthly recurring Snappy Singles feature has focused on four (mostly) freshly released singles – covering many genres and artists…
Single Release: Matthew Ryan Jacobs, “Where Are You Now?”
Change can be really hard! It can be disruptive, and at times it may feel like it is the only constant. But it is…