Soulful, and sublimely talented singer/songwriter Ann Vriend has used her prodigious and evocative gifts as an insightful storyteller to compose a piece of music that is as compelling, and powerful as it is melodically masterful […]
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Author: Jim Barber
Montreal’s Paradise Return After Long Absence With Incendiary New Self-Titled Album
As the 1980s glam metal band Cinderella sung, you don’t know what you’ve got ‘till it’s gone. For Montreal hard rock/stoner metal quintet Paradise, the lure of playing hard driving, powerhouse, balls to the wall […]
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House of Lords Back With New Album Perfect for Our Times: New World – New Eyes
Melodic masters House of Lords have returned with their 12th album, a masterful collection of songs that bridge the gap between the best of the 1980s rock sound with a spirit of modernity, that makes […]
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Post-Balconies, Jacquie Neville Finds Joy and Fulfillment in New Life and New Music
Formerly the riveting and engaging frontwoman/songwriter for indie-rock darlings, The Balconies, Jacquie Neville has recent embarked upon a life-affirming, emotionally rewarding and spiritually gratifying journey back to the music industry with the understated release of […]
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Toronto’s Devah Quartet Tackle Rush’s 2112 For New Album
Although legendary Canadian rock band Rush last toured in 2015, is not expected to release any new material, and suffered the heartbreaking and devastating loss of drummer/lyricist Neil Peart in January, the band’s music will […]
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