John Lost and the Cause – Chamomile
Collette Savard And The Savants – Collette Savard And The Savants
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Savard has released three folk-rooted albums with former partner John Zytaruk, but is now stretching out musically with the highly capable assistance of her seasoned band, the Savants. They include two former Jane Siberry associates — producer/bassist John Switzer and backing vocalist Rebecca Campbell — plus drummer Martin Worthy, guitarist Tim Posgate, and keyboardist Megan Worthy.(Exclaim!)
Corey Gulkin – All the Things I’ll Forget
Corey Gulkin has created an album that feel like a Where The Wild Things Are for love. All The Things I’ll Forget is magical in its approach of relationships’ loss of magic. You simply let Gulkin’s voice hush you while she sings to the many times love left you screaming.(Diandra Reviews)
Danielle Duval – Lose It
Grand Analog – Survival
Canadian rap group Grand Analog have been at it for over a decade, and they’ll release their next project, the Survival EP, on January 26 via their own Grand Analog Music label. Guests include Shad, 2oolman of A Tribe Called Red, Posdnuos of De La Soul, and more, and we’re premiering the video for the Posdnuos collab, “Mutations.” Grand Analog make use of live instruments and there’s a clear throwback vibe to their sound, so they sound totally natural working with a vet like Pos.(BrooklynVegan)
Humans – The Feels
Vancouver’s Humans have been making minimal, expressive synth bangers for the better part of a decade, and their latest EP, The Feels, follows the same path. While the duo are known for their progressive, sparse beats that have often erred on the upbeat, The Feels pushes a darker, hypnotic aesthetic to guide this release.(Exclaim!)
Jim Cuddy – Constellation
Jim Cuddy, co-frontman for Canada’s venerable Blue Rodeo, has rarely sounded better. At 62, his voice remains as uncannily clear, affecting and inviting as it was back in his band’s 1990s heyday. But age has deepened the tones a touch or two, and warmed up the edges; it’s a remarkable, enviable gift, and no small part of what has kept Cuddy in the game for so long. Even on otherwise average material, his vocal work is often astonishingly beautiful.(Exclaim!)
Laila Biali – Laila Biali
Biali has toured with Sting and Chris Botti, and operates in territory those artists have explored. Her intricate arrangements are filled with lovely ornamentation but don’t become busy. George Koller’s bass provides plenty of backbone as part of a supporting cast so extensive the list in promotional material doesn’t even include standout trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, who plays on two cuts.(Washington Post)
Leaving Thomas – Leaving Thomas
Muazana – Epilogue
Ontario born Musician/actress and Degrassi star Ana Golja (Muazana) has just released six tracks prior to the 2018 release of her debut EP Epilogue. The Epilogue Chapters 1-3 are available now via iTunes and Spotify. Canadian Beats had the chance to chat with Ana about her music, writing and even her pet peeves. Check out what Ana had to say below.(Canadian Beats)
OMHOUSE – Eye to Eye
Toronto art rock outfit Omhouse are set to deliver their debut full-length album Eye to Eye at the end of the week, but Exclaim! is giving you the chance to stream it in its entirety right now.(Exclaim!)
The Fugitives – The Promise of Strangers
Beginning with a low-key vibe on the cut “I Have No Words (For Leonard Cohen)”, the band takes their time to build the song, when the chorus drops in with a subtle organ and banjo higher in the mix. By the second chorus, the classic Cohen gospel background vocals come to the fore, and the section is an indication of what’s to come throughout the record: harmonies that hinge on smart chord changes and composition. “See This Winter Out (For Amy)” is closer to The Fugitives’ earlier work, the kind of kick-drum-with-banjo vibe popularized by Mumford & Sons, (which can either be a good thing or a tired cliché, depending who you ask). Indeed, the “whoa” hook abounds throughout the record, at this point well overtired for this era.(BeatRoute)
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I have ordered some Hearos Rock ‘N Roll Series Ear Plugs off t’internet
Good going, Garfy!
I figured it was about time I at least pretended to be an adult and take care of my hearing
Hello hello! I think it’s great you’re taking care of your hearing, Garfield! Your ears will thank you!
Now don’t forget your sunscreen and you are set. 😉
I’ve finally gotten The Weather Station’s latest, self-titled effort. (My store had been out, last I tried.) It is delighting me. I really like that girl. Stunning way of singin’.
I also got Beck’s latest. Haven’t bought a Beck in so many years.
Gee, what quick parries and thrusts of lightning quips!
Har har Benoit.
I love that Weather Station album and I love Beck so I assume I like the latest album too. Enjoy!
Thankee. I’m actually replaying through TWS, right after the first time. So good. I’ve seen her in person two or three times; her singin’ sits so well with her person. There’s quietness there.
I wasn’t a big fan of hers until this last album which won me over big time.
Out for a while.
Thanks Candy, I usually have it with me, I just forget to use it.
hehe Garf. It doesn’t work well if you don’t put it on.
Grand Analog and Humans are what I am most looking forward to from up top there.
I still think the post would be better if I could find more reviews and preview streams
Some of the music you are showcasing just won’t have that available and that’s okay.
Yeah, I guess, but I can’t help thinking that it is my inability to find out about them
I don’t think so Garf. I just think that some of the artists just don’t have that much online presence yet.