Maple Jean dries of spit licked clean And Ma and Pa are crying, once again Ding dong, life begins Palm fronds, mandarins And I'm coming up, yeah life's not that bad And I love Mum and I don't mind Dad Oh my, how she's grown Into her winter coat We must let her go There she goes, there she goes... Then there’s Call A Doctor’s sorta-centerpiece “Maple Jean and the Anthropocene,” a five-minute epic offering a new perspective on climate change and the notion of what it means, in a personal sense, to suffer: “I live in the bushland, and I was driving home one night and hit and killed a wall ..read more

https://www.jessicapratt.net/ “Life Is,” the album’s opening track and lead single. Despite existing in Pratt’s ’60s folk-pop comfort zone, it’s got a bigger, more bombastic sound than the rest of the record. “In a way, it’s kind of a false flag,” she says. “But I also feel like it’s a statement of intention.” As for the subject matter, Pratt explains, “Life came and went and you didn’t land where you thought you would. It’s the third act and you’re trying to climb back on the horse before it gets dark.” SG Here in the Pitch by Jessica Pratt ..read more

Merce Lemon has been a mainstay of the consistently prolific Pittsburgh music scene for longer than most people can claim, or even remember – it’s where the music in her life began, and is where it’s since returned to bloom perennially. “I grew up in a house full of music, and I’ve been making songs for as long as I can remember,” says Lemon. “Both of my parents played in bands when I was kid. I had an acapella group with my sister and friends when I was nine or ten that I wrote all the songs for, and I changed the name of our band every show we played.” I cook dinner with some friends T ..read more

you little sick thing you had your fun you hide the dead like you always said you would baby you can hear the bass and the pounding of the drum yea you’re gonna bang it out cause the sick’s so good like you hit the gas yea your heart’s all play you cut the line baby there’s no more tears you know some people’d wanna go yea they’d wanna run away but you’re all fucked up and you wanna stay here with me “‘I’m All Fucked Up’ is just me trying to diagnose/comfort/scold my younger self — an amalgamation of real experiences I had jumbled and reset in inaccurate but contextually relevant locati ..read more

Kelly McMichael is an artist and producer who makes music in St. John’s, NL. A versatile multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, McMichael has toured the country with The Burning Hell, Gentleman Reg, The Hidden Cameras and Sarah Harmer. Her solo debut 'Waves' garnered a spot on the Polaris Prize shortlist, three Music NL Awards, and the ECMA for Best Rock Album. kellymcmichael.com ..read more

The Canadian supergroup’s debut album arrives like a progeny of Built to Spill, Dinosaur Jr., and even Neil Young’s Crazy Horse all while constructing a singular, inspiring voice of its own. read more Because It's True by Laughing ..read more

What if the key to understanding life's circular beauty was found in an apple orchard? Join us as we explore the artistic world of Graham Ereaux of Devarrow, an indie singer-songwriter hailing from Liverpool, Nova Scotia, whose music is deeply rooted in nature and folk traditions. Graham takes us on a journey from his bohemian upbringing to the European tours that tested his introverted spirit. Through a series of candid reflections, he reveals how his teenage angst and freedom forged the path for his creatively charged life. From his first song, "The Apple Tree," to planting a real orchard ..read more

What Occurs by Islands There's a sense of finality floating on the sun-warmed waters of What Occurs, the tenth album by Islands, the near two-decade-old brainchild of ingenious pop songwriter Nick Thorburn. Returning to his home province of British Columbia to make a live-off-the-floor record with people facing each other in a room and exploring their instinctual, creative impulses, Thorburn seems to be signalling his unique musical voyage has perhaps come full circle. read more The Best Show with Tom Scharpling with Islands https://islandsareforever.com ..read more

SJ Riedel from Dutch Mustard takes us on an emotional and musical journey that began at eight years old, all sparked by the iconic film "School of Rock." Her story is a testament to passion and perseverance, from diligently saving up for her first guitar to mastering classical compositions in the Netherlands. After moving to the UK, SJ's transition to rock music marked the beginning of a new chapter, where early songwriting and an unforgettable school talent show win set the stage for her burgeoning career. In our conversation, SJ opens up about the pivotal shift from band member to solo a ..read more

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