Moving from the hustle and bustle of Toronto to the picturesque countryside of Prince Edward County gave singer/songwriter Jeremie Albino the much-needed space to create his unique brand of electrified folk. On August 9th, Albino will release his new album, Hard Time, via Cinematic Music Group. "I wanted to try this song stripped-down and the idea... Continue Reading →
MCP Picks: The Best Albums of 2017
With the new year knocking at our door and calling us forward, we can't forget all the goodness that 2017 had to offer--maybe not so much culturally or politically, but there were definitely some damn fine albums released this year. MCP highlights ten releases that made an indelible impression on us--drum roll please! Andrew Combs... Continue Reading →
Off The Stage: JD McPherson
For most casual fans of music, the forty-five minutes that a band spends on the stage is all they can see. However, when the guitar cases are closed and the venue’s floor is littered with empty beer cans and trash, most bands load their gear into the van and return back to their normal lives.... Continue Reading →
Live Show Review: JD McPherson Record Release
The intensity of a show in a record store is much more than I imagined. So close to the band. So loud. So amazing! For those of us that remember when record store showings were more common, the word “treat” doesn’t begin to describe what a fantastic opportunity this was. Realizing that today, fantastic record... Continue Reading →
Introducing: The High Water Festival
If you're anything like us, you're over the moon for husband-wife Americana duo Shovels & Rope; they've released albums, toured, and expanded their family, and just when we thought they had done all the things, they made a major announcement--Shovels & Rope curated the first annual High Water Festival, a weekend of music, food, and drink taking place April 22-23,... Continue Reading →
Pew Playlist: 3 Modern Vintage Songs, 9/22/15
I'm pretty sure I was born in the wrong era; my wardrobe consists of whimsically-printed circle skirts, cat-eyed sunglasses, and lips that are perpetually painted a bright shade of red. Needless to say, modern vintage tunes melt my proverbial butter and speak to me in a way like no other music can. It's difficult to narrow... Continue Reading →
Interview: The Bellfuries
I genuinely love all kinds of music, but there are certain kinds that especially speak to my soul. One such style is rock and roll with a vintage twist that has its roots in the sounds promulgated by the greats who've come before us. I've had the pleasure of interviewing and writing about some of... Continue Reading →