Cola, photo by Colin Medley
By Will McGuirk
"I love it when friendship is palpable in a recording, when a piece of music laughs with you in a fast-food burger booth and takes you out to catch up on a walk by the river," - Peter Dreimanis (July Talk).
I think it’s my first attempt at a proper love song, in my own faux-misanthropic way…" - Louis Burns
Crown Lands, photo by Lane Dorsey
By Will McGuirk
Good week for the Shwarock City Kats and for those in the D-Rawk; Crown Lands, Dizzy, Lennon Stella and Protest The Hero received Juno nominations. Congrats to all. But the tunes go on so yah new music.
By Will McGuirk
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“I've navigated life off the strength of my parents’ teachings, and one of those [notable] teachings is to be mindful of the company you keep and of those you call your friends. Being of Caribbean descent, I’ve heard many stories throughout my life of 'Obeah man' and 'Obeah woman' from family and friends, 'Obeah' being an occult power and celebrated secret religion which disturbs the natural flow of events by way of spells, spirituality and hidden practices. “Though difficult to define, it is a religion of resistance, a belief that you can manipulate yours or other peoples’ destinies - often used in the context of those people that are close to you but aspire to cause you harm by thought or action. This song, using this Jamaican reference, speaks directly to the idea that the energy around you can bring you down, and that sometimes it's those that are closest to you that you need to be aware of. This theme is one many can relate to as they grow within their chosen realms.” - Haviah Mighty.
"While I wasn't physically in the room with the FILMharmonic Orchestra while recording, being able to finally have a long-standing vision of performing and recording with an Orchestra come to life was one of my happiest and most soul-satisfying moments. I can't fully put in words the sensation it brought, but I felt a sort of bliss and pride like nothing I've experienced before." - iskwē
An Evening With iskwē
Thursday, March 4th @ 8 PM EST
Join iskwē to celebrate the release of The Stars
In conversation with Tom Wilson & for a special performance from Revolution Recording
Register for your free ticket, or purchase a VIP Package add on
Wednesday, February 17th at 10 am EST @ www.iskwe.com
