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Hamilton Spectator
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Lucy's Diner is open for listening
Everyone was wondering what Hollow Heads would do next. Now they're wondering what Lucy's Diner is cooking up. The Sault Ste. Marie-born band, formerly known as Hollow Heads, has rebranded as Lucy's Diner and is stirring up a new batch of songs for their debut EP. The first of the collection is titled I'm On Fire and was released on Wednesday. The band's name change came after a polite request from an American band of the same name. Lead singer Gabrielle Dumas said the new name feels more fitting than anything they've used before. 'We were always Lucy's Diner,' she told The Sault Star in an interview Friday. 'We just didn't realize it.' The name comes in part from a psychedelic rock song the band wrote back in 2022 — the same year the group formed. 'Lucy's in the diner, I know we can find her,' sings Dumas. The song is one of many well-loved by the friends and fans who make up their shows. Since then, the band has grown in scope, sound, and cohesion, blending influences from indie and rock, to funk, folk, and jazz. Alongside Dumas's powerhouse vocals, bandmates Ethan Roode and Liam Morassut rotate between bass, acoustic, and electric guitars, while Joe Rosso holds it down on the drums. Sometimes a banjo makes an appearance on stage. One thing they all agree on? Peach Pit rules. The band has shifted shape more than once, both musically and geographically. With members sometimes living in different cities for school, Lucy's Diner makes the most of summer breaks and holidays to perform. This worked well, said Dumas, because the university-aged band had friends who would come home for the same March Breaks and long weekends and were happy to turn up to shows. When the band started, Rosso and Roode were in Ottawa for school. Morassut spent the better part of the last few years in Kingston, Ont., for school. 'It's like being in a long-distance relationship, but with people you try to create with,' said Dumas. 'So, it can be kind of disheartening when you feel passion in a moment, and you don't have the people around you to make use of that passion, but we've navigated it pretty well.' In the early days, they leaned heavily into performance. Now, they've prioritized recording — something they felt was long overdue. 'We were building momentum with live shows, but we didn't have anything recorded to back it up,' Dumas said. 'So, we made a unanimous decision: when we're together, we record.' That shift led to the EP currently in the works — though Dumas was tight-lipped about the details. She alluded to some surprises coming up. cafe Dumas describes the collection of new songs the product of each member's individual growth as musicians, and their collective evolution as a band. 'We've grown, and therefore our music has too, and it's going to be a really cool reflection of that growth,' she said. While their song Complicated, released in 2023, falls into a funk, groove sort of category, their new songs will show the fuller range that Lucy's Diner has on their set lists. Dumas said that some lean folk, while others are 'pure rock' or even jazz. While the name change came with a dose of heartbreak, the band's new identity felt inevitable. 'We were emotionally attached to Hollow Heads,' said Dumas. 'But Lucy's Diner felt meant to be.' That feeling solidified during a photoshoot at Ernie's Coffee Shop to capture their new image. 'I wore a teal colour, and so did Liam. We didn't plan that. And it matched the colour on the walls perfectly,' said Dumas. 'It's just kind of become the colour of our brand — without us even trying.' When the band first formed as Hollow Heads, they didn't know what it would become. 'We didn't really know what we were going to start,' Dumas said. 'But it's changed us all. And the best part is that we always come back to the core.' And that core is the love of making, sharing, and performing music. mkirk@ The Local Journalism Initiative is made possible through funding from the federal government.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Moon Phases as Told by 2000s Pop Anthems
The Moon doesn't just sit in the sky looking pretty—it's got mood swings. And if anyone could narrate these celestial shifts, it's the drama-drenched playlist of early 2000s pop music . So, here's a cosmic breakdown where Britney, Usher, and Avril Lavigne explain the Moon's phases better than any science teacher ever could. New Moon — 'Complicated' by Avril Lavigne The sky's basically blank. Mysterious. Moody. Just like that girl in the corner at a party who says she's 'fine' but clearly wants to scream into a pillow. It's the phase of introspection, and Avril's angst? Perfect soundtrack. Waxing Crescent — 'Unwritten' by Natasha Bedingfield by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo There's a sliver of hope, literally. The Moon starts showing face, and everyone's quoting lines about writing one's story in the sand. A great time for planners, poets, or anyone who's ever screamed this song in a Honda Civic with sunroof dreams. First Quarter — 'Stronger' by Britney Spears Half the moon's out, half the drama's done. It's the 'get it together' phase, when the universe lowkey yells, 'Make a decision already.' Cue Britney's post-breakdown resilience anthem blasting at full volume. Waxing Gibbous — 'Since U Been Gone' by Kelly Clarkson Things are building. The moon's almost full, the vibe's full revenge-glow-up. It's emotional prep time, and Kelly's high notes match the rising energy. Probably involves metaphorical haircuts and deleting texts. Full Moon — 'Yeah!' by Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris It's party mode. Full drama, full vibes, full chaos. The Moon's in her 'main character at the club' era. Absolutely nothing productive happens here—just questionable decisions and maybe a moonlit dance-off. Waning Gibbous — 'Behind These Hazel Eyes' by Kelly Clarkson (Again) Reality check. The hype's over and reflection kicks in like an overplayed breakup anthem. Everyone's back on Earth, crying in the Uber about decisions made under a disco ball. Last Quarter — 'Too Little, Too Late' by JoJo It's the breakup phase. The Moon's halfway out again, and JoJo's vocals are dragging old habits by the throat. Time to cut cords, clean house, and ghost that emotionally unavailable planet. Waning Crescent — 'Everytime' by Britney Spears Delicate. Emotional. The Moon's barely visible and everyone's pretending not to cry in the shower. It's healing mode—soft and messy, just like Britney's piano ballad. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
CBC
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Watch Josh Ross bring his country flair to the 2025 Juno Awards
Josh Ross performed his new single, Leave Me Too, backed by a four-piece band at the 2025 Juno Awards. The country artist took home the award for country album of the year earlier in the evening, for his debut album, Complicated. On Leave Me Too, Ross knows he's not the right one for the woman of his dreams but he still hopes there's a way they can reconnect. During the live performance, he left everything on the stage and the emotional climax of the song was accented by a vibrant display of pyrotechnics.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'We are not for sale': Michael Bublé leans into patriotism in Junos opening
VANCOUVER — Michael Bublé gave Canada a heaping serving of homegrown pride as he kicked off the Juno Awards in Vancouver. The pop crooner opened the music celebration saying he was proud to be Canadian, chuckling with the crowd when he flubbed one of his lines. "I'm proud that when they go low, we get high — we go high," he said. "It's kind of the same thing." Bublé called Canada "one of a kind." "We are the greatest nation on earth," he added. "And we are not for sale." Bublé's patriotic opening followed a colourful medley of his hits. He was joined on stage by an eclectic slate of artists including Maestro Fresh Wes, Elisapie, and Roxane Bruneau, who sang a selection of Bublé's songs sometimes in different languages, coming together for the finale of "Home." Josh Ross kept his love for Canada at the forefront when he won country album of the year for "Complicated." "I think it's time to get back to our Canadian roots and remember that friends are better than enemies," he said from the stage. Other winners included Toronto band the Beaches who picked up group of the year. The Junos broadcast live on CBC from Vancouver's Rogers Arena with performances by rising country singer Josh Ross and newcomer Nemahsis. Pop-punk act Sum 41 is also set to play what's being called their final performance as part of the induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, while Anne Murray will get a lifetime achievement award. Headed into the show, Calgary pop star Tate McRae is already considered a big winner. She picked up four awards at an industry gala on Saturday night, winning major categories that include artist and single of the year. This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 30, 2025. David Friend, The Canadian Press
CBS News
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Post-punk band Rip Room headlines the 4 Star Theater
Veteran San Francisco post-punk trio Rip Room headlines a three-band bill at the 4 Star Theater in San Francisco Thursday night. Founded by guitarist John Reed, bassist Sarah McKinney and original drummer Joe Barker, the group mixed elements of angular math rock, propulsive post-punk grooves and terse, surf-tinged guitar when they entered Louder Studios to record with noted producer/engineer Tim Green (Sleater-Kinny, Melvins, Howlin Rain, Six Organs of Admittance) for the band's bracing eponymous self-released EP issued in 2016. The trio followed up with a second EP entitled Monsters the following year, again teaming with Green at Louder to track another salvo of snarling, bass-driven tunes. Barker would depart after that recording, with Gracie Malley stepping in as the band's new drummer and completing the current line-up. While it would be a number of years before the band would finally release a follow-up recording, Rip Room continued to play regular gigs around the Bay Area, establishing themselves as notable post-punk players on the San Francisco scene. Downtime during the pandemic gave Rip Room a chance to record its latest collection of art-punk anthems entitled Alight and Resound for Spartan Records. Once again recording with Green (who also plays on the effort), the new album at points recalls Gang of Four, Devo and SF '80s jazz-punks the Rhythm Pigs on such enervating tunes as "Complicated" and "Worth Repeating." In addition to playing the 30th anniversary Noise Pop Festival in San Francisco and the Sled Island Music and Arts Festival in Calgary last year, the band embarked on an extensive 10-date tour of Japan in the fall. For this show at the 4 Star Theater in San Francisco Thursday night, Rip Room are joined by indie-experimentalists Pateka and fellow San Francisco band Secret Family. Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. $12-$15 4 Star Theater
