Hermitess, Evening Hymns, The Killer Wails, and Gus Davidson
Hermitess - Tower
There is a beautiful and complicated juxtaposition created between the stringed instruments and the digital elements lurking on Tower, the new EP by Calgary’s Hermitess. This contrast represents the constant struggle of technology bombarding human life at all times.
Evening Hymns - Heavy Nights
Heavy Nights was a long time coming for Evening Hymns and for fans of the last album which came out five years ago. The moody songs on this latest release have a cinematic quality to them, plunging the listener onto the set for a sad movie.
The Killer Wails - The Killer Wails
The Killer Wails bring killer classic rock riffs together with snotty punk wails on their high octane, self-titled album. But it’s not all full blast all the time, they switch it up a bit with a little slow dance here and there before tearing it up in “Grandpa’s 57”, ending it on a sentimental note.
Gus Davidson - Gus Davidson
On the debut release from Saskatoon’s Gus Davidson there is no narrative to follow, just beats and groovy synths for the background or the foreground. Throw this on in the background of at your chill social distancing party for all the best vibes.
- Jeshaiah David