This Friday sees the release of Toronto singer/songwriter Luke Nicholson’s new album Shape And Sound, (streaming at Great Dark Wonder). Nicholson officially celebrates the album’s release with a show at Toronto’s Burdock Music Hall on Wednesday April 19th.
Shape And Sound displays once again the melodic gifts and poignant storytelling that has led Luke Nicholson to be regarded as one of Canada’s true songwriting craftsmen. The album also marks a sonic departure from Nicholson’s previous work, drawing inspiration from the likes of The Lumineers and City & Colour.
Shape And Sound’s two-year journey following his previous release Frantic City not only led Nicholson to find his true artistic identity, it also encouraged him to firmly take the reins of his creative process. Nicholson worked closely with Marty Skrzypczyk, and between them, they played every instrument while co-producing all the tracks from the beds up. Mixing was handled by Howie Beck, with Joao Carvalho applying his usual excellent mastering skills.
First single “All Your Dresses” gets straight to the heart of everything Shape And Sound represents, paying tribute to two of the most important relationships in Nicholson’s life. Using clothes as a metaphor, the song illustrates special moments shared between a husband and wife, and also the ideals his father instilled in him to be a good man and father, captured through the simple image of a tie.
And for those that missed the 2017 finale of CBC Music’s Searchlight
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Gooooooood morning! The flood crest on the (not huge) Rideau River has passed, and today, we’re due to hit 20 C! Birds have been chirping their lungs out as Spring finally takes hold.
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Hi Benoit
Also, a point of interest that he never mentions, but that is known (1st sentence in the wiki), Luke Nicholson is brothers with Royal Wood.
Good morning! Excellent article on Luke Nicholson!
Hi Janet
Spanish police have arrested a Russian programmer for alleged involvement in “hacking” the US election, Spanish press reports have said.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39553250
US Student and One Direction fan Kirsten Titus has created her own bespoke playlist to inform her now ex-boyfriend that their relationship had come to an end.
Wow, that is creative, and a little cold.
Good morning!
I’m in.
That was a nice video of Luke Nicholson’s.
I am proud of the young women in The Wolfe. They did well in Searchlight and it must have been quite the experience for them. I am guessing I will be seeing them at some festivals this summer.
Clever Spotify playlist indeed. I must admit I have thought about doing similar things in the past.
Hi DarBar
Hi Garf! How are you doing?
I’m good thanks, how are you?
I am good. Busy but good busy.
Jay Semko (Northern Pikes) liked my playlist tweet on the weekend. He is active in the Sask music scene these days.
Rheostatics single.
http://open.spotify.com/album/3rJySkqMQ3G7Ru1iVgYHvf
This is interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3O8zEy6uDo
Well that was interesting. I went to submit a comment and received an error message “405 Not Allowed”.
That was interesting. Having dealt with the medical world where so much is out of your control, I understand the need for some control of your life.
Well it is that time of day where I have to wish you all a good night
I am so happy this dog doesn’t know how to play audio files or I would be hearing Sunshine Dick’s closing theme for about an hour a night
@Janet, what were you trying to post?
Night night Garf.