David Morrison

Featuring four richly talented local legends including Dan Weisenberger of Tremblers of Sevens, Fans & Motor Supply Co. re-issue their loosely funky, very soulful ‘Quiet Dream’.

…regardless of the fact that as an atheist I cannot emotionally plug into much of the album’s lyrical content, speaking simply as a human being William Prince’s “Gospel First Nation” is probably the most relatable record I’ve heard all year.

Crescent, the second offering from Speaker Face, is an album of pure class, indisputable elegance, compositional invention and, above all, rich emotional rewards.

It may be among the most lyrically heavy-hearted and sonically spare releases you will hear, but as an introduction to the gorgeous music of Le Ren it is an absolutely essential listen.

‘Shadow Houses’, the new album from Tremblers of Sevens, featuring the core duo of Dan Weisenberger and Juli Steemson, is absolutely beautiful and rocks like there’s no tomorrow.

A new name in Canadian indie-folk circles, and on the strength of this truly charming first release of sweet originals, definitely one to keep a very close eye on.

Sight Unseen is a dreamy, dramatic and sophisticated album of considerable artistry. Lyrically, it’s a work of great intelligence, honesty and occasional quirk. Topped off by the soaring power of Patenaude’s incredible voice.

Possessing what appears to be an uncanny innate ability, and with two fine albums already under his belt, Quin with One N is set to enjoy a long and very bright musical future.

Osborne sings, I’ve got three chords and the truth / I’m going to put them to good use, and in the case of this stunning album no truer words could she have uttered. This album is intimate, true, beautiful, and real – a very, very special record.

The Burying Ground return with A Look Back, another absolute charmer featuring their achingly cool, though gritty blend of acoustic country-blues, old-timey, ragtime, gospel and folk.

Bet On Love is another warm, homespun, pure folk gem from the Romeros, who are such naturals within their sonic realm that they possess the knack of making it sound totally effortless.

If Ocie Elliott continue to produce material as gorgeous as their flawless output to date it’s just a matter of time before they’re widely regarded as rightfully belonging to the upper echelon of timeless folk duos, alongside the greats.  Truly lovely stuff.