The Canadian singer offers a set of powerfully orchestrated reimaginings of songs by Canadian artists, from Joni Mitchell to Bryan Adams to Susan Aglukark.
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Music Review: Deer Fellow at Casa Vindemia
Soft rock and folk music and many stops in between infuse the music of Deer Fellow with heart and charm.
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'It Wasn't Hard To Love You' from Fanfare Ciocarlia is an exhilarating and life-affirming album that is just what the doctor ordered in these troubled times.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Monumental ‘R&B in DC’ plus Bob Marley, Gene Pitney, the Faux Paws, and Brad Vickers
The latest gargantuan box set from Germany's Bear Family label showcases seminal rhythm and blues–related music from the Washington, D.C. area.
Read More »Music Video Premiere: Eleanor McCain – ‘I Can See Hope from Here’
We premiere the title track of Canadian singer Eleanor McCain's album 'I Can See Hope from Here,' a set of orchestrated reimaginings of songs by Canadian artists.
Read More »Music Review: ‘Feminine Care’ Lexagon
Feminine Care, by Bay Area multimedia artist Lexagon (AKA Alexa Burrell) on Ratskin Records, is a complex and subtle musical examination of what it meant to be a woman of colour living during the time of the Trump presidency. However, anyone expecting strident political statements will be sorely disappointed, as …
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Eleanor McCain on ‘I Can See Hope from Here’ – a Celebration of Canadian Music
The Canadian singer tells us about her album 'I Can See Hope from Here,' a 14-track selection of her inspiring renditions of songs by Canadian artists.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘The Jimmie Vaughan Story’ plus Suzie Ungerleider, Connie Smith, Karen Jonas, Matt Jaffe, and Ward Hayden
A star-studded box set surveys highlights from Jimmie Vaughan's long career. Also, five more noteworthy new CDs.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘Girl from the North Country’ Soundtrack, plus Explorer Tapes, Oregon, Sierra Ferrell, and Ben Bostick
Must-hear covers of Bob Dylan songs fill the soundtrack to Broadway's 'Girl from the North Country.' Also reviewed: a pop-rock gem from Explorer Tapes, a live set from Oregon, newcomer Sierra Ferrell, and Ben Bostick's excellent fourth CD.
Read More »Music Review: Willie Nile: ‘The Day The Earth Stood Still’
'The Day The Earth Stood Still' from Willie Nile is a great album of timely and intelligent music from a heartfelt and aware songwriter.
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