“Strange Times” by Blonde Diamond

One of my most anticipated albums of this year is the as-yet-unnamed (and un-dated) debut full length from Blonde Diamond.

The latest tease of that album comes from the new single, the breezy “Strange Times”. The band says the song “was (somewhat obviously from the title) written mid-pandemic, when the world felt like it was at a standstill. The entire idea originated from this feeling of living in a surreal dream, but we took the story away from the reality of what was happening in real life and transported it to an extravagant, fictional tryst that is taking place while the world is ending. It’s a nihilist fantasy of living life as a luxurious lie, because it’s all going to end anyways I suppose, so why not enjoy it while we can!”

Have a listen below!

Kirk

“In The Name Of (The Garden Version)” by Basia Bulat

Last week, Basia Bulat released The Garden, a new album with reimagined versions of a collection of songs from across her past albums.

The “Garden Versions” feature new orchestral arrangements by the likes of Owen Pallett, Paul Frith, and Zou Zou Robidoux, and let me tell you… this whole album is absolutely gorgeous.

Check out the new rendition of “In The Name Of” below, but be warned: you will want to listen to the full album immediately after.

Kirk

“Sleepyhead” by Terra Lightfoot

First new music from Terra Lightfoot in 2022 is here with the track “Sleepyhead”.
The lullaby-esque tune is about love for children and parents balancing their lives with them.

The song, which was recorded in her living room, and had strings added on later, seems to be a standalone track at the moment, but hopefully news on more new music soon.

Christine