Articles by Sam Gillett

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  Julian Taylor's 'The Ridge' Is Warm, Heartfelt Roots Rock from a Toronto Songwriting Vet

  PUBLISHED Jun 18, 2020

  Julian Taylor strides along in The Ridge, weaving masterful lyricism with songs as warm as the summer breeze. The onetime Staggered Crossi...

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  The World Next Door Builds an Absorbing Sonic World of Freaky Folktronica on 'Find Your Face in It'

  PUBLISHED Jun 5, 2020

  Blending electronica and freak folk, Find Your Face in It is a worthy third album from soundscape sculptor the World Next Door. The brainch...

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  Christian Lee Hutson Is More Than Just Another Singer-Songwriter on Phoebe Bridgers-Produced 'Beginners'

  PUBLISHED May 25, 2020

  Christian Lee Hutson's Beginners, produced by indie powerhouse Phoebe Bridgers, explores the messy depths of love and growing up. It's the...

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  Daniel Romano's Outfit Do Justice to Bob Dylan on 'Infidels' Tribute Album

  PUBLISHED May 14, 2020

  Daniel Romano does it again, in a pandemic that's been gasoline to his recording output. He's now released a full-length tribute to Bob Dyl...

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  Joe Nolan's 'Drifters' Is a Must-Listen for Fans of Stripped-Down Folk Songwriting

  PUBLISHED May 11, 2020

  Drifters is Edmonton roots rocker Joe Nolan's acoustic compendium, but the title might mislead you. Because yes, it's about the ways we dri...

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  David Myles Offers Serviceable but Repetitive Love Songs on 'Leave Tonight'

  PUBLISHED May 7, 2020

  David Myles's Leave Tonight is a trip through the Nova Scotian songwriter's full range: love songs — in spades — with a few peppy riffs of...

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  Daniel Romano's Outfit Return to Their Americana Roots on 'Content to Point the Way'

  PUBLISHED May 1, 2020

  Daniel Romano's Content to Point the Way is a sentimental trip back to Americana, resting in well-written songs about love and longing with...