by Sean Passmore | Jun 17, 2023 | Album of the Week
Who: Ben Caplan What: Birds With Broken Wings Where: Halifax, Nova Scotia via Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Why: Rabbinical rock ‘n’ roll gypsy theatre. When:...
by Sean Passmore | Jun 10, 2023 | Album of the Week
Who: Patricia O’Callaghan What: Matador: The Songs of Leonard Cohen Where: Toronto via Banff via Timmins via Iroquois Falls via Dryden, Ontario, Canada Why: Possibly Canada’s most gifted jazz-cabaret hybrid, O’Callaghan brings her distinctive brand of cabaret to...
by Sean Passmore | Jun 3, 2023 | Album of the Week
Who: Red Hot Chili Peppers What: Return Of The Dream Canteen Where: Los Angeles, California, USA Why: After a decade long absence the classic lineup of the Red Hot Chili Peppers returns with the inclusion of guitarist extraordinaire John Frusciante. One of the finest...
by Sean Passmore | May 26, 2023 | Album of the Week
Who: Kinley What: Letters Never Sent Where: Charlottetown, PEI, Canada Why: Delicate ethereal synth pop realized by Kinley Dowling’s exquisite vocals and producer Colin Buchanan’s studio wizardry. When:...
by Sean Passmore | May 20, 2023 | Album of the Week
Who: Future Islands What: The Far Field Where: Baltimore, Maryland, USA Why: Earthy organic stylized vocals juxtaposed against a backdrop of 21st century synthetic pop reminiscent of early New Order When:...
by Sean Passmore | May 13, 2023 | Album of the Week
Who: Fortunate Ones What: Hold Fast Where: St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada Why: Anthemic new millennium pop mixed with powerful intimate ballads from coupled duo Andrew James O’Brien and Catherine Allan singing lead vocals in unison. When:...