Craig Young – S/T
Latest release from NL folk singer-songwriter Craig Young, featuring covers of Stan Rogers, Merle Haggard, Mark Knopfler and more.
June 21st, 2021
June 21st, 2021
Rosemary Lawton – Canvas
Lastest release from local folk singer-songwriter Rosemary Lawton.
June 8th, 2021
Kelly McMichael – Waves
Kelly McMichael’s, “WAVES” pulls you in upon its first crest. Thematically, “I Missed Out On Everything” is the ideal opener for an album that chronicles a personal journey. It oozes with a 1970’s pop-radio vibe, its lyric examining the present with an eye on the past, a cathartic process to kick off an intriguing and compelling set of songs. Wisdom is doing the right thing without a precedent and the lyrics softly allude to this assessment.
“Out The Window” addresses the concept of overcoming. Blissfully dolled up in an 80’s dance-synth sound and a celebratory mood, and we’re off to the races.
It’s the vibrant and lush “Stepping Stone” that reaches out and grabs the listener. A sure-fire hit single in the old-school manner(think Elton John, circa.1972) with a real beauty of a chorus. By this time we’re falling helplessly in love with Kelly’s voice; confident, soaring and emotionally balanced, she scores perfect on every mark.
“She Makes Men” is another one of the album’s stand-out numbers. An intriguing lyric; a somewhat poetic vignette adorned with a mellifluous melody (there’s that early 70’s Elton influence again).
“It Will Pass” features the disc’s most tender moment embellished by an elongated, dreamy and psychedelic outro that pulls and tugs your senses like a kite high in an open field.
“I Won’t Stop” unleashes some anger and disappointment while “Montreal” delivers a more reflective message with a seamless bridge following the second chorus and leading us out.
The album closes with a search for the remaining unanswered questions…or so it seems. Yet still, “Waves” bravely delves into issues the artist has struggled with, come to terms with, achieving a better sense of firm-footing and a summation of a period of doubt and uncertainty arriving at a better place. As themes, optimism and hope win out and Kelly’s expressive vocal prowess delivers big-time on this album.
The singer/songwriter is a unique breed of artist indeed. They craft poetic notes and conceive of potential melodies and then gather together sympathetic musicians to help fully realize their intention. Kelly McMichael has gathered her flock, most notably Jake Nicoll, wearer of many hats, Maria Peddle, Sarah Harris and Mara Pellerin.
Fans of Sheryl Crow, Sarah Harmer, Courtney Barnett, Brandi Carlisle and Lucinda Williams will enjoy.
May 26th, 2021
Alan Doyle – Back to the Harbour LP
Brand new EP from NL’s own Alan Doyle! Doyle is backed by Joel Plaskett, Kendel Carson, Cory Tetford, and Tom Doyle on this release.
May 26th, 2021
Alan Doyle – Back to the Harbour
Brand new EP from NL’s own Alan Doyle! Doyle is backed by Joel Plaskett, Kendel Carson, Cory Tetford, and Tom Doyle on this release.
May 18th, 2021
Patrick Boyle – Lull: Sounds for Sleep
This 6 CD set includes a mask for your eyes and sounds to journey you gently to slumber land. Other restful actions like reading, meditation, poetic ponderings and the such will find an ideal partnership with this grand concept package of musical sounds. This is the epitome of the category, ‘ambient/atmospheric” in the recorded arts world. This limited edition sells for $39.98 plus tax and is availble right now at Fred’s.
May 12th, 2021
The Dardanelles – In the Spring, That’s the Time LP
Delivering the kind of joyful, effervescent atmosphere that can only come from a group of Newfoundlanders having ‘a time’. The long-awaited and much anticipated new Dardanelles, now on VINYL sparkles and offers the kind of vibrancy and exquisiteness that upholds their place as the finest NL trad band of their generation. Always passionate, always respectful and representative of the personality of our province’s culture, the “Dards” feature lead vocals from the decade’s premier trad-folk vocalist, Matthew Byrne and support from all hands plus the musically delicious pairing of Aaron Collis and Emilia Bartellas. Have a scoff then a scuff within your bubble and zoom your buddies for a few pours. This is as high quality as the best of Newfoundland & Labrador music has ever been.
On Sale now at $29.98 plus tax.
April 16th, 2021
Colleen Power – Tales From Downtown West
Latest album from NL musician, Colleen Power!
April 9th, 2021
Ben Diamond – Prime
Debut release from local classical guitarist, Ben Diamond!
March 16th, 2021
Tomorrow’s Hangover – On the go Tonight
Debut album from local NL band, Tomorrow’s Hangover! Tomorrow’s Hangover’s sound is as eclectic as its members, playing a mix of originals and covers, that are sure to bring a crowd to the dance floor for a scuff and a singalong.
