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CAR287 – Looking Through the Lens

September 17, 2025

On their latest album, Looking Through the Lens, the Canadian rock band CAR287 takes us on an wild journey. Feelings of both hopefulness and hopelessness, anger, and heartbreak bubble up – examined from multiple lenses, both within the self and others. Here’s a little more from frontman Jay Yarmey about how the album came to be:   “This album is about perspective – how we see ourselves, our families, our city, and the memories that shape us... It’s rooted in Winnipeg and in the experiences we’ve lived, but the themes are universal – everyone can find a piece of themselves in it.”   “Opening Song” is, self explanatorily, the first track on the record. It intrigues the audience with the anticipative hook, “dreaming of pulling away from here.” The passion within the track could inspire just about anyone to make a positive change in their life. In fact, while you[...]

Jake Cassman – Idling High

September 9, 2025

On his 2025 debut album, Idling High, Jake Cassman displays his solicitude, profound lyricism, and satirical humor. The heart of this record has a nostalgic, yet modern feel to it, which Cassman exhibits beautifully. His eclectic style is a mix of indie rock, Americana, and even power pop, an accessible blend that keeps listeners engaged and excited. He often writes with a dark sense of humor, using it to tackle heavier topics like depression, stagnation, and self-esteem.   Cassman attended the University of Pennsylvania for a brief two years before he transferred to Berklee College of Music in Boston to pursue his music career. While music is his main forte, Cassman also expresses his comedic side in tracks such as “Asking for a Friend”, and “I think I’m Happy.” Both songs present his wry sense of humor through blunt, shameless, and sarcastic lyrics – “Ever look in the mirror, hate[...]