Jennah Barry, New Wales, Part-time Cool, and Christopher Atkins
Jennah Barry – “Venus in Heat”
“Venus in Heat” is the new single from South Shore, Nova Scotia’s Jennah Barry. A folky jazz track featuring Jennah’s beautiful voice and poetic lyrics, this is a lush tune that’s soft on the ears and easy on the heart, pouring with romance and a great orchestral accompaniment with wind, brass, and strings.
New Wales – “Hope We’re Still in Love”
Winnipeg’s musical duo New Wales delivers “Hope We’re Still in Love,” a pop-rock track that’s catchy, mushy, and a joy to listen to. They’re not afraid to show vulnerability and let it out in impassioned shouts and beautiful lyrics, such as the songs namesake, “ I hope we’re still in love, because I’m helpless without you”.
Part-time Cool – Five Four Three Two One
From Guelph, Ontario is the punk-rock band Part-time Cool and their EP, Five Four Three Two One. Part-time Cool is Doug, Janet, and Archie Mulroney, and they’ve got a surplus of overdrive and self-deprecation, a sound that reminds me of college rock from my youth, creating an almost instant nostalgia.
Christopher Atkins – On The Turn Again
Hailing from British Columbia is Christopher Atkins and his newest feature length album, On The Turn Again. A crooning combination of country, folk, and bedroom rock, this is an album that’s warm and comfortable – a great feel-good album for those looking to brighten up their days and tickle their ears.
- Brandon Kruze