Category: Album

The last twenty years life seems to have gone off the brakes: phones, the internet, the new – everything rushes at the speed of light. Against this backdrop, vinyl sounds like a true antidote to the rush. A record is a material embodiment of music, something you can touch, examine. Fortunately, today more and more…

Sometimes music finds us on its own. You might be skimming through songs in search of something new, and suddenly you stumble upon a voice that strikes a chord. That’s exactly what happened to me recently when I discovered the songs of Jordan Corey. Corey’s songs carry a remarkable lightness, as if all worries can…

Music about breakups and video game soundtracks, at first glance, you’ll agree, themes that seem utterly unrelated. The first speaks of the personal – the pain of loss, the tenderness of memories, the slowed-down beating of the heart. The second draws a map of imaginary worlds, leading us through pixel forests and cities that don’t…

Sometimes the creative process becomes so captivating that stopping is no longer possible. Several songs written “for oneself” suddenly begin to weave together into a whole story. One after another, they appear until they shape into a full album. Jaden Sade had not planned to release new material but chose to follow the flow of…

Not many people are able to master playing the piano solely by ear. For most, this instrument is associated with sheet music, scales, and long hours of practice. But there are musicians who choose the path of trusting their own ear and inner rhythm. They sit at the keys without cheat sheets or instructions, letting…

Before I sit down to write a review of a musician, singer, or band, I always carry out a little investigation: I read interviews, dig through old recordings, catch fragments of stories and details. This helps me see the people behind the songs-their thoughts, their inner springs. And now, as I prepare material on the…

Step by step and with persistence, Cuban-born singer Dee Hernández is conquering the Canadian music scene. Recently she received nominations at the East Coast Music Awards 2025 and performed at major showcases alongside the celebrated Measha Brueggergosman-Lee. She is called “the voice of Cuban-Canadian jazz” and is praised for her ability to tell stories through…

Sometimes you want to listen to music that doesn’t tire you out. Not something new or overly complicated, but time‑tested and close in spirit. In such moments I am drawn to Americana, folk and country – to music played on guitar or mandolin. It’s important that the recording sounds clean and clear, without unnecessary noise…

The main charm of folk-Americana lies in its honesty and intimacy. This music grew out of folk, country, blues, and gospel, yet it remains lively and emotional, telling stories reminiscent of ancient legends. The album “Dime Store Horses” by the duo The Lone Canary, which is being released on September 12, is a sincere embodiment…

Imagine a crossroads of roads: one disappears into the spicy Balkan winds, another vanishes into the mist of Canadian forests, and the third shines with the reflection of London lights. It is precisely there, at the junction of three cultures and three worlds, that the music of Marina Elezovic, better known as MAR, is born…