Lately I’ve been re-visiting Scotland, debut record from Edmonton-based indie rockers Ghost Cousin. I loved it so much that I wrote a review and interviewed the band, both of which remain some of my favorite personal music writing to date.  The first track, “Breakfast and Tea,” still woos me with its complicated harmonies and enchanting video.  Continue reading

theautumnroses: Sophie Savides’ video is quietly magnificent – intimate, dreamlike, tense and beautiful all at once. The song, the sound of a melancholy heart singing in full throat, provides a breathtaking set. Both prove the glory of simplicity, together they are unforgettable. “A Curse” appears on Emily Yacina’s Soft Stuff release, which you can find along with all her others on her Bandcamp page. Via The … Continue reading

Falsetto Down: Vérité Rocked the Echo on the Final Night of her Tour

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by William Gormley. Pop is a polarizing genre. I have been on both sides of the argument, debating its merit in the contemporary American music scene, especially in a Top 40 context. But that certainly doesn’t exempt me from loving the tried and true mix of catchy hooks, simple melodies, and great vocals. With Lostboycrow opening for … Continue reading Falsetto Down: Vérité Rocked the Echo on the Final Night of her Tour

Falsetto Down: Vérité Rocked the Echo on the Final Night of her Tour

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by William Gormley. Pop is a polarizing genre. I have been on both sides of the argument, debating its merit in the contemporary American music scene, especially in a Top 40 context. But that certainly doesn’t exempt me from loving the tried and true mix of catchy hooks, simple melodies, and great vocals. With Lostboycrow opening for Vérité … Continue reading Falsetto Down: Vérité Rocked the Echo on the Final Night of her Tour