Written by Slone Fox Damon Mitchell has effectively time traveled from the 1960s to present the world with his newest EP Elise. In the simplest of terms, it sounds like something your parents would’ve listened to back when they were still hip and young, wearing bell bottom jeans and those tiny circular sunglasses. Maybe even making daisy chains or shining up their go-go boots. In short, it’s good vibes. In long, Elise kicks off with the pop ballad “Heist” which is likely the

It's been over a decade since Washington D.C. based BRAVE released their last album. According to guitarist and frontman Scott Loose, the calm/the storm has been a work in progress throughout the past ten years right through the recording process itself. Though BRAVE is technically a progressive rock band, the calm/the storm showcases a vast range of genres and instrumentation. Despite BRAVE branching into several genres, the calm/the storm sticks to two moods: the heavier st

Russian-born and Vancouver-based, solo artist Elza’s newest album Nothing's Wrong does everything right. A haunting and meandering arrangement of ten tracks, her newest offering consists of a whirlwind of strings and chilling vocals. Expertly weaving together violins, cellos, guitars and violas, Nothing's Wrong is reminiscent of if Alanis Morissette were to ever make a dark, trip-rock album. Opening track “Moonlight and I” starts out with upbeat drums, which are quickly cance

There are some things all Canadians have in common, regardless of which province you're from. Usually, this includes a shared hatred of long Tim Hortons’ lines and the perpetual use of winter tires. When it comes to Vancouver singer and songwriter Norine Braun though, the essence of Canada and its vast landscapes can be understood on a level that transcends any form of capitalist symbols. Braun’s newest release Through Train Windows is modelled and inspired after her 6,000 ki

A 20-year veteran of the rock music industry, Seattle singer-songwriter Deb Montgomery has left a career high benchmark on 2018 with the release of her five-track EP All The Water. Sparse arrangements of delicate guitar wash over the listener like waves on a shoreline, while Montgomery’s intimate voice and soulful, reflective lyrics provide a life-affirming foundation. Drums, bass guitar, strings, and keyboards all make appearances and lend muscle and energy, creating arrange

California-based Crooked Flower’s newest album Into the Light is a trip. The group amalgamates several sounds to create something instantly recognizable. The groovy bass lines assisted by velvety reverb create psychonautical waves to ride from one song to the next. However, the instrumentation is just a backdrop for where Crooked Flower truly shines, and that is front woman Angie Dang’s voice. By fusing 90’s ska/punk guitar riffs and heartfelt R&B vocals, Crooked Flower creat

Athens, Greece-based power duo The Velvoids have released a new music video for their song "Absolutely Nothing," filmed and directed by Themistocles Lambridis. The song was released as a double A-side, titled What You Know / Absolutely Nothing, and proves to have the perfect combination of tension and release. Quiet in the best way, the soothing, even-tempered background vocals guide us through the entire track. According to the band, "We wanted to work with friend Themistocl

Texas Rock 'n' Roll duo The Stone MG's have dropped their newest single "I Need You,” a song that takes the listener through the journey of addiction. Self-described as a clash like "Two cars on a dim lit street," it’s what makes The Stone MG's who they are. Vocalist Rodney James and guitarist-slash-bassist SJ Warman give us new blues with a rock 'n' roll edge. As the track begins, James' vocals from the first note are filled with strong emotion, the sound of his voice expres