Multi-instrumentalist, ethnomusicologist, and multidisciplinary artist Gillian Stone works in Toronto (Tkaronto). She has been praised for her vocal-driven music, which has been called “beyond characterization” and “surreal in its composition” and draws inspiration from post-rock, folk, ambience, and minimalism (The Revue). Stone channels the influence of outer landscapes in her…
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Avatar by Marc Bird: Review Marc Bird shows his melodic taste through a sense of existentialism with the trippy number “Avatar”. The vibrant mish-mash of the guitar sequences and the wholesome attribute of the vocals have a gentle aura with a deeper meaning behind it. “Avatar” has a fascinating message…
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Myths by Munk Duane: Review Such a splendid twist of melodies, all rooted within the simplicity of a muted acoustic guitar, “Myths” by Munk Duane showed me that a song doesn’t need to be centered on a specific genre. At first, I thought of the track as a soft acoustic…
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Beware Wolves, Vol.4 by Beware Wolves: Album Review Paddling silently over a misty lake in the dead of winter to the sounds of Beware Wolves is my idea of solitary bliss. The album “Beware Wolves, Vol.4” offers a safe haven for your soul with its charming blend of folk music…
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A Prayer for the Living by Isaiah Singer: Review From always being graced with music around him, Isaiah Singer is a multi-faceted artist, who is known to combine folksy materials with his harmonica and acoustic-laden music. The Brooklyn-based indie rock musician has just released his brand new single, “A Prayer…
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Still Cercle by Malou Madi: Review Paris-based artist Malou Madi keeps it exquisite with a pop-heavy single “Still Cercle” which is setting a whole new scene or capricious basslines, and a compelling vocal hook in an infectious melody. She delves into linguistic, geographical, and effective variations. Combining the sounds of…
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Sagittarius J is the leader of the dream pop and rock project Seven Layer Piano Cakes (Justin Hoyt, a Los Angeles-based attorney and law professor). The single “Holy Water”was released on November 18 and a duet version with Ruby Friedman will be released in early 2023, following the releases of…
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Nineteen by Mardi Lumsden: Review When this synth-laden music started playing and then kicked into an amped-up boost on my Spotify, I was blown away and had to gather myself to keep listening and see where it goes. The song is “Nineteen”, sung by a mature low-toned dreamy femme voice,…
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The members of “Occurrence” are Ken Urban (electronics), Cat Hollyer (vocals), and Johnny Hager (vocals). The band, which is based in Washington Heights, New York City, was created when Ken messaged his college friend Cat on Facebook after they hadn’t spoken in nearly 20 years. Ken enquired about Cat singing…
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When The Night Comes by French Mothers: Review The delightful English band French Mothers have been making waves over the past year and their “When The Night Comes” EP, which features five songs, is the perfect thing to put on, relax, and enjoy. They aren’t hesitant to push the boundaries…