Devin Townsend – EMPATH (HevyDevy Records)
Opening the album is Castaway, an atmospheric and sedate number, using the sound of waves and seagulls along with a slow and relaxing electrical guitar solo prior to the soft sounds of the Caribbean begin to join in followed by a beautiful choral section, already displaying the variety that will be utilised before a more pop sound kicks, and then the guiatars and drums join the party along with the distinct voice of Devin Townsend.(R o c k ‘N’ L o a d)
Julian Taylor Band – Avalanche (Gypsy Soul Records)
Self-described “pilgrims of funk, soul ‘n’ roll”, the Julian Taylor Band are back with their latest soulful groove “Avalanche”. Avalanche may be musical revisionist Julian Taylor’s most personal record to date, featuring eight songs written during a period of self-reflection after looking through a treasure trove of life memories stored in his mother’s attic. (Folk Roots Radio)
Kiwi jr. – Football Money (Mint Records)
Kiwi Jr. have alluded that their debut album would be something of an homage to the city of Toronto, where the former East coasters had recently relocated. To many a bitter local, the idea of producing a rock record about the 416 will sound terrifically uncool. It’s hard to imagine anyone being able to glean any kind of romance or mystique from a city that manages to be so obnoxiously prideful and yet so lacking in self-awareness.(Exclaim!)
Nick Teehan – These Little Things (Indie)
Steven Lambke – Dark Blue (You’ve Changed Records)
When your career has been equally defined by some truly iconic anthems, and by helping to launch many equally respected acts into the Canadian music consciousness, sometimes you need a second to go back to your roots. And boy, has Steven Lambke accomplished that on his sophomore solo album, Dark Blue.(Exclaim!)
Talltale – A Japanese Fever Dream (indie)
The Strumbellas – Rattlesnake
One of the emerging flag bearers of the relatively new sub-genre of Alternative Country known as Pastoral Pop are The Strumbellas, whose penchant for sunny, melodic, chant-laden, singalong songs is unwavering. Now they are set to return with their fourth overall full-length album, Rattlesnake, on Friday, March 29th. (Cryptic Rock)
Tim Moxam – Marlborough Hall (Roaring Girl Records)
Canadian singer-songwriter Tim Moxam will release his sophomore album, Marlborough Hall, on March 29th via Roaring Girl Records, but fans can stream it early exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below.(Aesthetic Magazine)
Wintersleep – In The Land Of (Dine Alone)
Our old Nova Scotia pals Wintersleep unleash their latest on Friday, March 29, so it’s more than fitting they kick off an East Coast tour tonight (see dates below). In The Land Of contains songs from on the group’s two great strengths, extremely catchy tunes albeit slightly unsettling and eerie ones. Check out Beneficiary for instance, with its disco-beat chorus and downright happy-sounding verse, until it sinks in that it begins “All my days I open up my eyes/Beneficiary of a genocide.” The point is don’t get too comfortable, remember how you got there.(top100canadianblog)
Wise Child – Idle Hands
Our Basement will be holding an online listening party with Wise Child this coming Sunday at 10am PDT, 1pm EDT, over on our Discord Server(Discord)
Hello
Hi! Geez, lots of new music!
Good Morning
Hi Scott
Hi Benoît,
How are things in the nations capitol?
Slowly Springy…
Politically, here, our “scandals” really don’t compare to yours. We’re pretty well stuck in the Wilson-Raybould/Lavalin double imbroglio. Ho-hum.
How is everyone?
Just finished listening to all of the music up there.
Thank-you Garf,
Yes it’s getting springy in Barrie too.
I’m not sure what to think of the SNC scandal. It’s starting to sound more like an airing of dirty underwear to me.
Scott: yup, it’s well past she said, he said, and was it undue pressure? into the Usual Politics of Trying to Make Hay. And of Defending.
I am finding it difficult to keep up with SNC
The SNC thing is nothing but weeds. Lots of weeds.
It is an election year after all. We have to have something to distract from actual real issues that could be addressed.
Perhaps I am somewhat cynical & jaded.
Hello bonjour!
Good morning-ish
Oh, another listening party. Cool!
Crap, I will be on the road to Cranbrook):
I like the Strumbellas and am happy to hear more from them. I had no idea that Pastoral Pop was a thing and that is the file they have been put into. I guess I can now say that I like country … nah!
Would Elliot Brood go into this sub-category as well?
Hi Morgana! It was great to have lunch with you in Nelson!
Hey Funhug! Yes, that was a good visit. I hope to have more energy next time and I can host. It was a nice change for me to be eating out but next time we could switch it up.
BTW, do want to buy a Subaru? (;