Photo by Yating Yang Holy Holy Vine – bird of baltimore alt-folk There’s an intruiging artist from somewhere in the United States who goes by the name Holy Holy Vine. There’s virtually no biographical information about the person behind the stage name, yet there’s a personal approach to their gentleContinue Reading
Photo by Inga Seliverstova Kai Tak (feat. Draag) – Jalen Rose shoegaze It’s no surprise that the highly-energized, neon-glow haze of “Jalen Rose” by Kai Tak was inspired by “aimless late-night walks through Hong Kong’s Wan Chai neighbourhood.” Featuring Draag, this blissed-out wall of sound is built with an upbeatContinue Reading
The philosophy of dualism asserts a distinct separation between physical and mental states, emphasizing the differentiation of the “soul” and the body. But where does this division truly lie? Some artists dedicate themselves to carving out niche paths to the nether regions of the musical landscape and the collectiveContinue Reading
There’s a strong case to be made for the transportative quality of music. Yes, music is primarily used to ease stress, unite communities, and express the zeitgeist, but it can also act as a springboard for otherworldly experiences, lifting us from our earthly prison to a place of enlightened peace.Continue Reading
Labelling themselves as “Good ole’ fashion indie rock from Austin, Texas”, Reggie O’Farrell and Rachel Hansbro are the two musicians that make up The Western Civilization, a sweet and thoughtful duo whose songs can challenge you philosophically while brightening your day with up-tempo melodies, beguiling instrumentation, and memorable one-liners. AContinue Reading
Photo by Caleb Woods Point of Memory – Pro-Dread ambient Point of Memory is an experimental ambient project from Philadelphia, USA. The recent album, Void Pusher, is a variegated exploration of the human condition, folding in abstract electronica and a seemingly endless array of various sounds and glitches, amalgamed togetherContinue Reading
Photo by Memories on 35mm Dark Dazey – Junk post punk If you’re on the hunt for invigorating rock guitar music, look no further than “Junk” by the Californian four-piece, Dark Dazey. Packed with jerky rhythms, this blistering single may not be the most straightforward lyrically, but it compensates withContinue Reading
Photo by Luca Booth Butterfly Bulldozer – BTF BDZ post-rock French collective Butterfly Bulldozer make an intriguing and electrifying opening statement on “BTF BDZ”, the first single from the group’s debut EP. Though quite brutal in constitution, there’s an alluring aspect to the group’s unbridled sense of fun onContinue Reading
There’s an escapist quality to Into The Blue Night, the debut album from Torontonian dream pop outfit SWiiMS. The songs, drenched in reverb, have a melodic first approach, and singer Mai Diaz Langou intoxicates the listener with her dreamy, somewhat pococurante vocals. Meanwhile, guitarist Colin Thompson builds a massive sonicContinue Reading
Throughout history, the juxtaposition of maximalism and minimalism has been a fundamental theme of the human experience. From the rhythmic transition between night and day to the structured competition of sports, the theme of polarity weaves into the very fabric of our existence. On their debut album, Drinks, Berlin-based electronicContinue Reading