Posts By: Karl Low

Jessica Young

Jessica is a mom of two from Calgary, Alberta. She is finishing her bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and Labour Relations at Athabasca University, although she is hoping to eventually pursue her dreams of becoming a psychologist. In her spare time Jessica can usually be found writing or curled up with a book and a cup of coffee.

Music Review—Heavy Machinery

Artist: SLIP~ons Single: Heavy Machinery Vancouver’s SLIP~ons have released their newest single, “Heavy Machinery”.  The track is from the band’s upcoming EP of the same name.  A music video for the single is available on YouTube, and the song is available for streaming anywhere you get your music. SLIP~ons are a guitar forward, power-pop band… Read more »

Music Review—PUFF

Artist: Vanity Mirror Album: PUFF Toronto’s Vanity Mirror has released their debut LP, PUFF.  The album is available for streaming anywhere you get your music. Vanity Mirror consists of Brent Randall (Gentle Brent) and Johnny Toorney (The Turns).  The duo is best known for their previous achievements with Los Angeles based, baroque-pop group, The Electric… Read more »

Music Review—Tired Hearts

Artist: Bailen Album: Tired Hearts Alternative/indie band, Bailen, has released their new album Tired Hearts.  The album is available for streaming anywhere you get your music. Bailen consists of fraternal twins Daniel and David Bailen, as well as their younger sister Julia Bailen.  The band has recently started an initiative called Family Therapy, offering their… Read more »

Music Review—Ripped Jeans

Artist: Riyah Album: Ripped Jeans Riyah (also known as her real name, Maria Kjær) will be releasing her debut EP Ripped Jeans on June 9th, 2023.  The album will be available for streaming anywhere you get your music.  If you can’t wait that long, Riyah has already released two singles from the EP: “Dead Rose”… Read more »

Music Review—Element

Artist: Louise Burns Album: Element Vancouver producer-songwriter, Louise Burns, has released her fifth studio album, Element.  The album is available for streaming anywhere you get your music. Of the album, Burns says, “For me, there is nothing more radical than being joyful despite what you’re going through.” She adds that her new album is about… Read more »

Music Review—San Souci

Artist: Cape Crush Album: San Souci Power-pop/emo band, Cape Crush, has released their debut EP, San Souci.  The album is available for streaming anywhere you get your music. The band hails from the North Shore of Massachusetts, and consists of Ali Lipman on guitar and vocals, James Christopher on guitar, Jake Letizia on bass, and… Read more »

Music Review—Man Out of Time

Artist: Friendly Rich Album: Man Out of Time Canadian songwriter, Friendly Rich, has released his newest LP Man Out of Time.  The album is available for streaming anywhere you get your music. Hailing from Oakville, Ontario, Friendly Rich has composed background music for three seasons of MTV’s The Tom Green Show as well as a… Read more »

Music Review—The Long Con

Artist: The Revivalists Album: Pour It Out Into The Night Single: The Long Con Eight-piece rock band, The Revivalists, have released their latest single, “The Long Con”, from their upcoming album, Pour It Out Into The Night.  The single is currently available for streaming anywhere you get your music, and the album will be released… Read more »

Music Review—No Sleep

Artist: Regard featuring Ella Henderson Single: No Sleep DJ Regard has released a new single featuring artist Ella Henderson titled “No Sleep”. The single is available for streaming anywhere you get your music. You may know Regard from his viral singles “Ride It” and “Secrets” featuring RAYE. You may also know Ella Henderson from season… Read more »

Attachment Theory

Attachment theory was first described in the 1950’s by psychologist John Bowlby and was further expanded upon by Mary Ainsworth (and many others) over the years.  Bowlby focused on the bond between mother and child (or permanent mother-substitute).  He believed that disrupted, cold, or distant relationships with caregivers could cripple the healthy emotional and social… Read more »