By Stephan Boissonneault
The retro-futurist psych pop outfit have crafted a cocktail-inspired album that is out of this world.
James Baley — A Story
Ontario: Top 10 of 2021
by Daniel McIntosh
- Published on December 5, 2021
Like many of today’s good R&B artists, James Baley’s music is rooted in gospel. Unlike many of today’s R&B artists, James Baley supersedes the expectation, bringing a ballroom-inflected twist to an Edenic concept album of questioning and belonging. A Story puts Baley’s warm vocals front and centre balanced by experimental, kinetic instrumentals that drive the theme forward. Baley delivers a compelling assertion of his ability to share vulnerability and probe haughty ideas through his vivid storytelling.
Read our review of James Baley’s My Story live show experience
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By Daniel McIntosh
With friends like Shawn Mendes in his corner, the Toronto-based soul singer is finding his groove one track at a time.
By Jeevin Johal
The Radiohead frontman gives us something to smile about with his new trio featuring Jonny Greenwood and drummer Tom Skinner.
