Dead Fibres, Krill Williams, PACKS, and Tea Fannie
Dead Fibres - John Q. Citizen
Taking inspiration from punk, grunge and a pinch of psychadelia, John Q. Citizen is a dozen of delicious tracks. Their sound ranges from the slow haunting chaos of “Waterslide” to the quick paced “No Friends'', which is reminiscent of early Nirvana. Each song is an absolute head banger, bound for love from those who love all some general badassery.
Krill Williams - The Fool
This new release from Calgary-based all girl indie rock group Krill Williams is a dreamy, bedroom pop-esque quartet of songs that blend serenity and chaos. The opening track “In Between the Bars” opens with a compressed sound before jumping into high-fidelity and evolving into a heavy drum-based breakdown towards the end. It’s a great release for those who dig the rockier side of indie.
PACKS - WOAH
PACKS was one of the first artists I covered when I started writing this column. Since a year ago her sound has evolved from indie rock jams to a much rawer approach. This eight track album exclusively features an acoustic guitar and PACKS singing. Her lyrical storytelling and gritty delivery brings back the timeless sound of folk music.
Tea Fannie - Don’t Box Me
After performing at Sled Island in Calgary, Tea Fannie released Don’t Box Me as a thank you to the fans and the festival. This EP is full of witty lyrics, heavy beats, and a fast paced section featuring artist K-Riz. Tea Fannie’s attitude is expressed through her flawless, versatile flow.
- Brandon Kruze