Adeline Hotel Delivers Uniquely Brilliant Americana Record with It’s Alright, Just the Same

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The first line of Adeline Hotel’s newest release, It’s Alright, Just the Same is a roundabout expression of devotion. “I’ve got time of yours to waste,” Daniel Knishkowy sings, “you don’t know it yet but just you wait.” The track, called “Oh Well,” is a tender ballad with a two-minute ending which I consider to be the true start to … Continue reading Adeline Hotel Delivers Uniquely Brilliant Americana Record with It’s Alright, Just the Same

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