There’s something really refreshing about listening to a band that creates uncontrived, unadulterated music without apology – music created for the sole purpose of creating music.
This is the feeling that I get when listening to Nova’s debut album Midnight Midnight. I get the feeling that this band really could not care less about what others think about their music—whether it’s catchy enough, or edgy enough—but rather they write this music because they like this music and that’s really all that matters. They present their music as if to say, “Here’s our music. Take it or leave it. We don’t give a shit.”
Midnight Midnight contains much of the same angsty folk-rock that one would expect from a band that contains singer/songwriter Greg MacPherson, but with the addition of Jackie Hogue and Molly McCracken to form this indie rock trio MacPherson’s songwriting has been brought to a new and exciting place.
Many of the tracks feature MacPherson’s upbeat, Bruce Springsteen-esque style especially on tracks where McPherson takes over on lead vocals such as “Big City Couple,” and “Selkirk.” However, the album often takes a much darker turn during songs sung by McCracken such as “Pontiac” and “Most Days,” with haunting melodies and background tracks that at times mimic a spooky sounds tape that you would hear on Halloween.
Nova is definitely an act to watch in years to come, and if you haven’t already then do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Midnight Midnight.
For more information on Nova, or to purchase their debut album, Midnight Midnight, visit the Disintegration Records website at www.disintegration.ca.
