Levi Randall is the busy fella behind VACAY, a heartfelt singer-songwriter project based in Toronto. His new EP is out now, and I find the most uplifting track to be the one most critical of our immigration enforcement. Keep resisting.  Listen to VACAY’s full Howlin’ Wind EP on Soundcloud.  Source: SoundCloud / VACAY Continue reading

Julia Jacklin kicks off US tour with blissfully honest performance at Bootleg Theater

sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Andrew Gomez.  By the time Julia Jacklin came on, the Bootleg had filled significantly, and everyone was enjoying themselves. Having already heard her perform a solo acoustic set, it was satisfying to finally hear her now with a full band. The couple next to me seemed to have unlimited access to beer and was … Continue reading Julia Jacklin kicks off US tour with blissfully honest performance at Bootleg Theater

theautumnroses: A morning mist that dissolves slowly as warmth and light gain strength, “Awake Me”, a serene shimmer, is the brand-new and heavenly single from Hampshire, England-born, Donegal, Ireland-based Rosie Carney. You can stream the track and her “Better Man” single now by visiting her Soundcloud page. A powerful voice against the stigmas still somehow attached to mental health issues, you can read about her … Continue reading

A Mature Debut: Don’t Let the Kids Win

sngalbums: Julia Jacklin’s debut is filled with a nascent wonder. Her songwriting is refreshingly youthful, remarking on small moments that become significant in our old age. Familiar folk progressions meet her beautifully restrained voice which create earworms that haunt my heart. The title track is an egregious offender in this case; I often murmur the refrain under my breath, but it sounds even more pained … Continue reading A Mature Debut: Don’t Let the Kids Win

A Mature Debut: Don’t Let the Kids Win

Julia Jacklin’s debut is filled with a nascent wonder. Her songwriting is refreshingly youthful, remarking on small moments that become significant in our old age. Familiar folk progressions meet her beautifully restrained voice which create earworms that haunt my heart. The title track is an egregious offender in this case; I often murmur the refrain under my breath, but it sounds even more pained in … Continue reading A Mature Debut: Don’t Let the Kids Win