Review: Madison Violet, “Eleven”
James Taylor has half-joking characterized himself as a “professional autobiographer.” To some extent, all who make art put forth something of themselves. But some…
folk/roots
Review: Matthew Barber, “No Singing Or Dancing”
Go ahead and ask me to name-drop who I believe to be one of the busiest people in the Canadian music industry right now,…
Tragedy Ann: Live at The Home County Music & Art Festival
Following a two-year forced hiatus due to the global pandemic, the 47th annual Home County Music & Art Festival returned to London, ON this…
Review: Tami Neilson, “Kingmaker”
Tami Neilson’s latest album, “Kingmaker,” arrives at a particularly apt moment in time, a moment when women everywhere (but especially where I’m writing in…
Single Release: Kellie Loder, “Fearless”
If you watched the Tokyo Olympics last year, you likely heard the soulful voice of Newfoundland’s Kellie Loder without realizing it. This JUNO Award…
Snappy Singles: Road Trip Rock & Vacation Vibes
Summer is officially here, and things are heating up – temperature wise, and music wise. As you take time to finalize your summer weekend…
Single Premiere: Alicia Toner (ft. Joey Landreth), “Tonight”
According to the old adage, time flies when you are having fun, and here at Team GDW, there is nothing more enjoyable than spreading…
Melanie Peterson: Live in Burlington, ON
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Melanie Peterson recently made her Burlington Sound of Music festival debut (on a beautifully sunny – and breezy – Saturday afternoon on…
Commonwealth Connections: Ali Neil, “Land Before Us”
It’s a Commonwealth Connection – Ali Neil, British singer/songwriter, has a new solo EP out (his debut). Check out Richard’s thoughts about it.
Video Vault: Month End Binge Watch
The music videos continue to accumulate, and some of these are blockbusters in their own right, just itching to be discovered. We’ll keep the…