Category: Music Reviews

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Dino DiMuro’s Beetle’s Secret Pact is a rabbit hole full of suprises.

It’s unusual and a little whimsical, but that’s certainly not out of character for L.A-based songwriter Dino DiMuro who cites Frank Zappa as one of his major influences.  Beetle’s Secret Pack starts with a casual tumble over tom and snare drum that places it imperiously somewhere in late-80’s electronic pop rock before it’s joined ceremoniously by bulbous sitar-esque guitars and rhythmic otherworldly keyboards that give … Continue reading Dino DiMuro’s Beetle’s Secret Pact is a rabbit hole full of suprises.

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Niclas Sólheim Højgaard’s Ró exudes elegance and charm.

Beginning with a steadfast hi-hat roll accompanied by a string swell that moves us immediately into a waltz-like ballad well suited for slow dancing, Ró by Niclas Sólheim Højgaard is our pick for Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re spending it alone or you’ve been lucky enough to secure a date for the evening, Ró would provide a beautifully elegant atmosphere to your day. The track features … Continue reading Niclas Sólheim Højgaard’s Ró exudes elegance and charm.

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hard rock, Music Reviews

Discover an Angel with Hand on Heart

When you think of Tuscany, you probably think about the rolling hills of the countryside, full of the world’s best winemakers bustling away in expansive vineyards, or perhaps your mind drifts to the coastal towns and their cobblestone roads, quaint cafes serving fresh creamy lattes with sweet treats to ease you into a relaxing morning strolling in and out of artisan shops. It shouldn’t, but … Continue reading Discover an Angel with Hand on Heart

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folk, Music Reviews, singer songwriter

I wanna tell you about Alex Southey’s God’s Green Earth

The latest by Alex Southey wouldn’t sound terribly out of place somewhere within The Arkells early repertoire; even vocally he almost takes on a style I can only describe as a sleepy and slightly slurring Max Kerman sitting on the floor of his McMaster dorm room after striking out while trying to pick-up at a college party he stayed much too late out at. Much … Continue reading I wanna tell you about Alex Southey’s God’s Green Earth

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hardcore, Music Reviews, punk rock

Explore the Evolution of Insanity with Mind Mine

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve reached the limit of your mental and emotional capabilities when struggling with an experience, you might have felt like you understood for the first time what it means to truly become insane.  But how did you get there? What led you down that road and why didn’t you veer left when those signs told you this was a dead … Continue reading Explore the Evolution of Insanity with Mind Mine

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Relive the Magic of Beauty and the Beast with Minniva

It’s a tale as old as time. A young Norweigan woman takes to the stage: a portable computer set-up, we imagine, with her hand delicately placed on the mouse that rests just to the right of its keyboard. She’s about to hit record on her latest YouTube video, a cover song recreation of a classic masterpiece. Today, she takes an extra moment to light a … Continue reading Relive the Magic of Beauty and the Beast with Minniva

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Canadian, Music Reviews

Hesitantly Ranked: Treble Charger

Welcome back to our semi-regular series Hesitantly Ranked where we take you through all the studio releases by some of our favourite artists and pin their own records against each other in a battle royale where only one reigns superior to the rest. Today we’re revisting the short but sweet 5-album discography by Canadian pop-punk superheros Treble Charger. Is it weird that Treble Charger’s legacy … Continue reading Hesitantly Ranked: Treble Charger

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Music, Music Reviews

Donald Harrison Has The Magic Touch

He boasts an imposing resume and has mentored and received critical acclaim from some of today’s most prominent and fastest-rising stars. American Grammy-winning pianist Eddie Palmieri calls him “a genius,” singer Jon Batiste says he’s “the greatest,” and pianist-producer Robert Glasper certifies him “a legend.” We previously introduced you to New Orleans composer Donald Harrison with the release of Congo Square Suite, which fused his … Continue reading Donald Harrison Has The Magic Touch

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Music Reviews, pop punk, punk rock

Hesitantly Ranked: Blink 182

Welcome back to our semi-regular series Hesitantly Ranked where we take you through all the studio releases by some of our favourite artists and pin their own records against each other in a battle royale where only one reigns superior to the rest. Today, hot on the heels of their alleged 9th studio album that just arrived on October 20th, 2023, we’re putting loveable SoCal … Continue reading Hesitantly Ranked: Blink 182

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hip hop, Music Reviews, rap

Real Easy takes us to “Infinity” …and beyond?

Sounding as though it’s coming from the other side of a closed door, our introduction to Real Easy is met by a straight industrial backbeat that carries with it an ominous synth pad before the filtration is washed away and we see him in full clarity. Hailing from Ireland, the first thing that really stands out about Real Easy to our own ears is his … Continue reading Real Easy takes us to “Infinity” …and beyond?

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