MUSIC REVIEWS

Owe It All” is the stunning new single from Ella Blicker. Casting a dreamy, yet veiled in a brooding piano, this romantic pop offering is a coveted love letter. Blicker’s hushed, gentle melodic voice seems to tickle the ear much the same as a whisper. Drawing out the pronunciation of …

From passive melodies ala “It’s Only a Paper Moon” to a quaint harmony around every bend in “Summertime,” Bettman & Halpin manage to cover all the bases with their new album Timeless, all while promoting a rather minimalistic attitude when it comes to songcraft. The majority of the songs in Timeless are standards, …

When it comes to iconic pieces of music in video games, there are a few selections most would jump to from the start: the Halo chant, Mario’s various themes, “Dovahkiin” from Skyrim. There’s a piece of music in particular that most might not keep at the ready in case of …

For The Love Of Tabla is the latest groundbreaking album from Toronto Tabla Ensemble. Artistic director and founder, Ritesh Das, sought to make the tabla front and center on For The Love Of Tabla. The tabla often was lost amongst other instruments, something Das wanted to change. Das also wanted …

Working away at a brittle harmony in “You’re the One,” Kate Lynne Logan at once embodies the indulgent folk-pop of the past and the efficiency of the modern singer/songwriter. In “Better Life,” her affection for western melodicism protrudes into her poetry, carrying forth a message of solidarity with the rural …

Brent Saba is just starting out, but the proverbial sky’s the limit for this young country music performer. “County Sound” is his third single following on the heels of “Carolina Girl” and “Southern State of Mind” and gives interested listeners a sneak peek of his forthcoming debut EP. Saba’s making …

Corey Stapleton and The Pretty Pirates chronicle the benefits of personal growth and transformation on their debut album, Sea Change. Throughout 12 tracks Stapleton explores the divisive nature of America and how following your heart takes more courage than you ever thought it would. Sea Change navigates these delicate subjects …

Ari Pappalardo is living his life on his terms – he brokers no compromises. One clue of that is in the title of his latest album, Minstrel Class. It’s a title fueled with self-identification rather than some two-word throwaway and places Pappalardo in a long tradition of iconoclasts who reject mainstream …

Francesca Beghe offers the world her version of “Trust In Me” nearly 30 years after its release. “Trust In me” was famously performed by Joe Cocker and Sass Jordan on 1992’s The Bodyguard soundtrack. To this day, The Bodyguard soundtrack is the best-selling film soundtrack of all time. Beghe who …

Bringing the feeling and concept of redemption to life in musical form seems like a tall order. It isn’t a common theme like love or hate which lends itself to clearer interpretation. Instead, redemption is as subjective as it comes, doesn’t immediately suggest particular sounds or structures, and seems like …