On ‘Mountains’, Mike Bloom’s latest solo release, the longtime sideman-turned-songwriter sheds any lingering restraint and steps boldly into something raw and revelatory. Where his previous track ‘Natural Disaster’ was hushed and heartbreak-soaked, ‘Mountains’ is wide-open- equal parts clarity and chaos, a song that feels like a transmission from somewhere justContinue Reading

Some albums burn slowly, simmering with control and precision. Then there are remarkable albums like ‘In All My Nightmares I Am Alone’- a triumphant detonation, sprawling and scarred, forged by real-life breakdowns and resurrection. With this staggering 30-track offering, Calgary’s Stephen Moore throws out the rulebook and instead hands youContinue Reading

On ‘Flora Fauna’, the elusive Aiwaska is building sonic ecosystems. Out via his own Aiwaska Planet label and events imprint, this seven-track release is a lush meditation on the interconnectedness of life, both internal and external. Blending hypnotic grooves with spiritual undertones, the album feels like a guided journey throughContinue Reading