The Music Court

With Thiessen’s mesmerizing voice, it’s clear to see that he is becoming quite popular amongst the blues rock scene. Contrast to Jack Johnson and the beachy vibe that his music gives, Thiessen gives you the same feelings, but also gives you accompanying substance to go with his well thought out lyrics. Recently showcased at Winnipeg Folk Festival, Elessar speaks from the soul within A Rainy Week In Paradise. With tracks like “Lover Dear”, painting a picture of the feeling of love, and waving between lapses of melancholy, Thiessen’s album speaks to the soul’s core. Combining the sounds of nature and soft vocal harmonies, A Rainy Week In Paradise makes you pair unexplained feelings and telescopes them with his descriptions in his lyrical genius.

Acclaimed band Boy From The Crowd recently debuted with their EP, “Where The Bees Come To Die”, and needless to say audiences will not be disappointed. Comprising of the duo of Vinny Pianna and Vegas Ivy, the combination proves brilliant. Vinny Pianna contributes as guitarist and keyboardist, and Vegas Ivy accompanies him on drums and percussion within Boy From The Crowd. Carrying an aura of blues and a dash of traditional rock and roll riffs, listeners will be content with the unique sound of Boy From The Crowd. The offbeat talents of Piana and Ivy finds fans on the quest of mystery trying to decipher soul from rock, and settling on the happy medium that the band’s sound delivers.

After spending three years working on Gemstone, Add Agency brings Gemstone Radar with a very intentional sound. With David Bowie and LCD Soundsystem influences, one can also hear a bit of grunge sound within the album as well. Will Mora , the one man genius behind Gemstone Radar wows listeners with the perfect balance of drums, guitars, and shoe gaze undertones as well on some tracks.  With Mora’s sensual voice and intense lyrics, Gemstone Radar manages to set itself apart from new age grunge with a myriad of genres all in one album. Specifically, the track “Set Me Free”, effectively brings the world of grunge, shoe gaze, and glam rock all in one. Mora, for a one man band, you bring a lot to our ears.

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As my premiere post on The Music Court, I’m Toria and I love all things 1970s, memoirs, and musicians who sing from the heart.

With the band already in full swing on their first tour, Sydney Eloise and the Palms do not disappoint in their album, Faces. Being released by The Cottage Recordings September 22^nd, the studio does not disappoint in the musical delivery of Sydney Eloise & The Palms and crafting the overall sound of Faces. Some have cited the band’s sound as 1960s inspired dream pop, while others could reference their sound as a blend of folk and modern music, with a dash of reflective soul. Tracks such as Gentleman, convey a sophisticated coming of age mixed with the perils of love. Despite the wonderful moodiness of such lyrical genius, the uppity ambiance and sound of the track casts the audience into an uplifted state of melancholy.

To listen to Sydney Eloise & The Palms:

http://www.sydneyeloiseandthepalms.com

Here is the band live.