Sum41 Abbotsford Centre Abbotsford, BC November 30th 2019 Word and Photos by Mike Thomas For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved Sum41. The angst-filled five-piece performed in support of The Offspring on their two-week tenure visiting the Canadian “Extended Family” of cities as Lead singer Deryck Whibley Continue Reading
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Nina Nesbitt’s Offers Up an Expanded Version of Latest Record
Nina Nesbitt newest release “The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change, The Flowers Will Fall” is a deluxe version of her album “The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change” that was released earlier this year. This new version features acoustic versions of the album’s original tracks, Continue Reading
Milky Chance impresses with their third album, “Mind The Moon”
I’ve probably listened to Mind The Moon ten times in the last week. It’s one of those albums that has an excellent song for every part of my day: “Daydreaming” for my walk into work, “Fado” for focus time, “The Game” for the drive home. It’s been a few years Continue Reading
Fall Out Boy creates a masterfully curated album in “Believers Never Die Vol. 2”
Fall Out Boy released Believers Never Die Vol.2 November 15th, it stands as a curated album of old and new making for an exciting mix of sound from the alt rock group. When I first checked out the tracklist I knew I was in for a treat, the list was full of Continue Reading
FKA twigs creates a masterpiece in “MAGDALENE.”
In MAGDALENE, FKA twigs creates a beautiful, angelic musical world full of high, lilting vocals juxtaposed with a mix of grungy, industrial sound effects. The album shows a deeply vulnerable outpouring of emotion that evokes a heart-wrenching reaction from the listener; it grapples with loneliness, vulnerability, and love. Immediately apparent Continue Reading
Stray From The Path seeks to inspire change on “Internal Atomics”
If gigantic riffs, pounding drums, and intense vocal delivery are what you’re into, then Stray From The Path latest release is the album for you. Long Island’s Stray From The Path continues their hard-hitting affront and refusal to mince words with Internal Atomics. Internal Atomics hits hard, but Continue Reading
Bishop Briggs vulnerability makes her powerful with newest album “CHAMPION”
Out Today is Bishops Briggs most personal album to date. I was super stoked heading feet and ears first to check out this album! Let me tell you, it hit all the right notes and keys. CHAMPION features 10 tracks that whole heartedly express what Bishop was emotionally feeling while Continue Reading
Gryffin releases massive full length album “Gravity”
Intros always have my heart and Gryffin’s intro, on his new album Gravity, has a very special place in it, with calming and enchanted fade ins, it is like the beginning of an adventure. Released previous to the album, “All You Need To Know” includes SLANDER ft.Calle Lehmann. The guitar in Continue Reading
New Name, New Sound with Locket’s All Out
After a short hiatus in 2016, group Safe to Say make a comeback under new name Locket. This new name was the starting point of a new era and new sound for the group. “All Out” echoes the integrity and creative process of this band. The record opens up Continue Reading
Foals deliver second half of double album with “Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 2”
The second part to the Foals’ Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost is finally here, with music that could not be more sting to the Foals and their incredible talent. With excitement on my fingertips and ears ready to listen, I jumped in. Red Desert pulled me in right away Continue Reading
Sullivan King offers a strong debut record on “Show Some Teeth”
Five years after Sullivan King’s start, he has finally released his debut album, and it does not disappoint. For bass music fans, this album completely throws down. From drops to build ups, the layers and the vocals, it reaches every corner of what makes a song and more. This album Continue Reading
PVRIS offer taste of new direction with atmospheric EP “Hallucinations”
“It was a whirlwind of a year off. But at the same time, it was good. As busy and as hectic as it was, I feel like I was able to tap into some calmness. It felt good to recharge.” PVRIS lead vocalist, Lynn Gunn, told Upset Magazine back in Continue Reading