'Dr.rift' is a Psychedelic/Progressive Rock act by Kyle Halldorson from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Moving / mind altering melodies of psychedelia akin to that of Yes / Tame Impala, weave in tapestries of guitars and keys around Halldorson’s fiery rock vocals reminiscent of Plant / Cornell. Introspective and poetic Radiohead-esque word-play dances atop an unforgettably calculated (but catchy) rhythm section that hits hard like Zeppelin / Queens of the Stone Age.
The debut self-titled LP presents a complexly cathartic bloodletting of grief and anxiety to honor the dead, the living, and self. Songs came to be through the end of a long term relationship, re-establishing what “home” is, and who he (Halldorson) was; all through the first pandemic lockdowns. Devastation loomed during preparations to record the debut LP, after Halldorson’s beloved father - and first musical guiding light - passed away after a long struggle with alcoholism. The recording process, and songs, shifted into a vessel for casting out demons, and tending to wounds.
It’s an emotional blend of Psychedelic and Progressive Rock that pulses with Halldorson’s Indigenous and Celtic roots, keeping his father especially close with his ashes pressed into a signature bolo tie worn during each spellbinding full band performance.
Halldorson’s previous album of all-original music (self-recorded and produced) was ‘Wanderlost’ by heavy prog-rock outfit Dizzy Mystics (WCMA winners in 2020).
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Chesterfield:
Iconic harmonies and snappy quips! Endearing as they are endeavouring in their musicality, stage presence, and get up and groove-ness, Chesterfield masterfully pulls and prys all kinds of weird and wonderful out of their sound. Based out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Chesterfield draws their influence from a large well of inspiration, weaving elements of blues, surf, jazz and country to build on a foundation of psychedelic rock and roll. Formed in 2019, the members of Chesterfield developed instant synergy, are quickly gaining popularity, and have already begun to cement themselves as a top up-and-coming band in the Saskatoon music scene. In that short time, Chesterfield have amassed an album’s worth of toe tappingly memorable original material, finding success in drawing complexity out of their honest and simplistic approach to songwriting. Their live experience is a deluge of 3 part-harmonies, catchy hooks and driving guitars, painted onto a canvas of groovy, yet accessible rhythms that will not only keep you on the dancefloor, but will leave you with a tune stuck in your head for the rest of the night.
Their sophomore full length album, Infinite Expanse and Raccoon, featuring all original music is out on all music platforms!
https://linktr.ee/ChesterfieldSK
Saskatoon's Bitterfly are an Alt-Rock/Dream-Prog band made for crying in the moshpit.
https://linktr.ee/bitterflyband
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