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Music, Storytelling

Series: Am I Being Scammed By… My Music Producer? Part 2 – The Audition

This blog is part 2 in an ongoing series. If you missed it, jump back to part 1 here. Fast forward to March of this year when after releasing a few albums of my own that I self-produced in either my bedroom or my previous rentals depending on the record, I was invited to an interesting audition.  My talent agency, (because I have one of … Continue reading Series: Am I Being Scammed By… My Music Producer? Part 2 – The Audition

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Music Reviews, pop

Avaraj Doesn’t Just Bring Light, They Bring An Eternal Sunset

Not unlike the call of a bird perched above a quiet lake just as the sun begins to fall from its highest peak, the latest by Avaraj begins with a quick-panning multi-timbered synth that suggests an awakening. Paired with deep house bass, these arrangements repeat and build casually and calmly, raising us like an increasing tide into the first verse. Before long, the drums catch … Continue reading Avaraj Doesn’t Just Bring Light, They Bring An Eternal Sunset

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Music, rock

You’re not Alone with Stress Dolls

New Stress Dolls dropped today, a super melodic pop-rock tune with soaring choruses. It’s a little different from the folk-based rock that turned our ears over to Stress Dolls last year, but it’s a direction that suits her well and we hope to hear more of it as soon as she can get it out. From her instagram, Stress Dolls says the track is “half … Continue reading You’re not Alone with Stress Dolls

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Music Reviews

We’re shouting, “I’m Ready” with Kris Anders

Ahead of his forthcoming album, The Threshing Room Floor, Manitoba-born songwriter Kris Anders brings us “I’m Ready,” a feverishly upbeat summer pop-rock anthem that carries with it the spirit of the Okanagan Valley from which he is based.  Listen to the track on Spotify Kicking off with the chorus, an anthemic repetition of the track’s namesake, Anders’ bursts through the door and pulls us towards … Continue reading We’re shouting, “I’m Ready” with Kris Anders

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