Recordings

Vancouver composer Peggy Lee's attention to detail tips the scales perfectly in Echo Painting

The cellist will host a CD-release party at the WISE Hall next Friday (April 20).

Marty Zylstra’s storytelling shines

Despite its heavy context and raw emotion, the record is soaked with major chords and buoyant harmonies.

Pat Chessell's I Confess delivers a dash of Dublin and a taste of Texas

This seven-song EP is professionally recorded with an ace supporting cast that includes roots heavyweight Steve Dawson and members of Spirit of the West and the Irish Rovers.

Saltwater Hank’s obsession is old-time country

His horn-rim glasses are offset by the kind of mustache that guarantees priority entrance at the Biltmore.

Melanie Dekker’s a born storyteller

As her knew album Secret Spot reveals, she also knows how to write a slamming country-pop tune.

La Rivière is the perfect soundtrack for the close of winter

Loig Morin’s record is both accessible and highly listenable.

Ocean Electro finds Kellarissa in a contemplative space

Loyva still clearly has a knack for the ethereal.

Hi-Ranger is retro in the best of ways

Ever wonder what the world sounded like when bands recorded exclusively on tape, records came out on either vinyl or cassette, and Spotify didn’t exist.

Liam Sturgess finds his groove on Café des Rêves

The album is an ambitious project for the artist, not least because it acts as a showcase for his North Van-based startup music studio, Four Destinations.