INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

Jess Arcand Jess Arcand

The Fourth Wall on Identity, 90’s Inspirations, and Virtual Instruments

Portland indie/rock band The Fourth Wall write profoundly emotive songs that face the complexities of life head-on. Their next album Return Forever will be released on March 15, 2024 via DevilDuck Records, leading with newest single “Darkness of Heart”. We caught up with band leader Stephen Agustin to chat about the evolution of The Fourth Wall, inspirations, and how they achieve their expansing sound.

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Jess Arcand Jess Arcand

Carlie Hanson is Trusting Her Gut and It’s A New Era: Listen to “Covering Faces”

Rising pop sensation Carlie Hanson is captivating audiences once again with her new single, "Covering Faces," and this time she’s forging her own path. The track delves into the intricate nuances of personal growth and changing connections, showcasing Hanson's lyrical prowess and emotive delivery.

The release of "Covering Faces" marks a new chapter for Carlie Hanson, marking her status as an independent artist. We connected with Carlie to learn more about her soothing pop ballad, her love of production, and the impact she’s making in the DIY-sphere.

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Jess Arcand Jess Arcand

The Jins: Nothing’s Going To Break Their Stride (Not Even a Smelly Tour Van)

Alt/rock powerhouse band, The Jins, made their return to Calgary, Alberta - the hometown of lead vocalist/guitarist Ben Larsen - to shake off the cold temperatures during Big Winter Classic. Joined by band members Jamie Warnock (drums) and Hudson Partridge (bass), we grabbed a table at the tattoo art and thrasher magazine laden walls of the venue to talk about how the band are taking flight across North America on tour.

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Molly Neufeld Molly Neufeld

Taking a Sonic Ride With Ottawa’s Pony Girl at Big Winter Classic 2024

Reverie sat down with Pascal and Yolande of Pony Girl, Ottawa’s premier art pop outfit, to chat about their latest release, Laff It Off, out on Paper Bag records. The last time they were in town was during the sunny days of 2023’s Sled Island; this time, enjoying the chinook filled weekend of a particularly beautiful Big Winter Classic, where they rocked one of Calgary’s newest venues, BLOX Art Centre.  We had the chance to take a peek into their 10 year evolution, what’s in their notes app, and really explore the lustrous cinematic and sonic universe that is Pony Girl.

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Chloe Stankowski Chloe Stankowski

Oranje: From Jazz Band to Up-and-Coming Math-Rock Power House

Calgary math-rock outfit, Oranje, weaves compact, start-stop tracks rooted in jazz through a refreshing, punk lens. We had the chance to chat with Joseph, Andres, and Mike of Oranje about their genesis and progression, the evening before they rocked Commonwealth as part of Big Winter Classic, a staple in Calgary’s festival scene, playing alongside Vundabar and Slow Down Molasses.

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Jess Arcand Jess Arcand

Laroie Transforms and Reinvigorates the Underground on Latest EP Tragedy

Laroie, the moniker of Gab Godon, is a Montreal based singer-songwriter who’s flourishing career has inspired all eyes on her as we anticipate her next music moves. The latest grooves she revealed was her EP Tragedy back in March. We sat down with the emerging artist during OSHEAGA’s 2023 edition of the festival to hear about her experiences performing on the Montreal circuit, where she’s headed off to next, and the evolution of Laroie.

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Jess Arcand Jess Arcand

Cecile Believe Shows Us What She’s Made Of, Christening Modern Love at Sled Island Music Festival

Reflecting back to 2020, the world was faced with uncertainty, yet music remained to be a safe haven for new ideas and expression. It seemed like everyone at the time had Plucking a Cherry From the Void by Cecile Believe (aka Caila Thompson-Hannant) on repeat: it was a blissful retreat from the mundanity of daily routines. An album that is best listened to eyes closed, body-swaying for maximized euphoric bliss. Flash forward three years later, listeners in Calgary were finally able to hear new life breathed into Cecile’s songs at this year’s Sled Island Music & Arts Festival.

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