#sichon

[postcard-from-the-past]

Railway tunnel railroad by Ferrières-sur-Sichon, Bourbonnais region of central France

French vintage postcard

[thepermanentrainpress]

UNDER THE RADAR: APRIL 2023

April's Under The Radar brings new releases from Porteau, The Evan Williams Project, Grace Chiang, Hotel of the Laughing Tree, Down the Lees and Odum Abekah.

1) Porteau - “Split Screen Eyes”

Sometimes, it takes a hurtful dynamic to uncover quiet strength.

“Split Screen Eyes” is helmed by inner monologue—an emotional push and pull from “caring for someone with mental illness and concurrent substance use.” Victoria Williams and Craig Stevenson acknowledge the codependence and create distance with some whimsical, less orthodox language. The single combines Williams’ winsome vocals, relaxed guitars, synths, harmonies, and a hint of harmonica. “Aberration is uncomfortable but it’s what I need,” Williams sings, setting boundaries and deepening the sentiment simultaneously. Porteau’s sophomore album What I Need is out June 2, 2023.

Written by: Natalie Hoy

2) Hotel of the Laughing Tree - “Faraway Friends”

“Faraway Friends” is a fun and throbbing melody despite isolating emotions. It was lyrically inspired by the majority of their band members moving away from New York, and is sung from the perspective of vocalist AJ Estrada, who remained in their home state. “No need to let go, please keep me in your world / Back in your old back seat / Time never slows when I want to leave the scene...” Time can be unforgiving when you’re going through a period of change and uncertainty. The result is woozy, beautiful, bracing—vocals, drum machines, keys and guitars trying to shake the rearview mirror.

Hotel is comprised of Estrada, Brandon Peterson and Jonathon Streker. “Faraway Friends” is the title track off their fifth full-length album, out now.

Faraway Friends by Hotel of the Laughing Tree

Written by: Natalie Hoy

3) Grace Chiang (featuring Rebecca Sichon & Amanda Na) - “Played”

A modern day love triangle that leans on the shared experiences of women is at the core of “Played.” Encapsulating the manipulation and betrayal of a lost lover, the song’s use of two female vocalists plays on the misplaced anger and fraught emotion. It’s a sublime debut single from producer/songwriter Chiang, creating notes and tones that are sultry, distracted and resentful. The harmonies and vocal runs between Sichon and Na are sweet to the ear – a division and predicament that reaches an understanding towards each other. In the pop/R&B realm with a soulful lining, soft piano is richly elevated by punchy hip hop beats.  

I couldn’t be more thrilled to hear that Chiang is collaborating with other female artists and creatives from underrepresented communities, in a project set for release later this year. “Played” celebrates the strength of emerging women in music and encourages us to let go of those who don’t show us the same loyalty and respect.

Written by: Chloe Hoy

4) The Evan Williams Project - “Contact”

“I know that prison in the palace of a demagogue / Is ever better than the curse of being free.” 

Scott McGowan’s struggle with his spiritual belief is heard in “Contact,” omnipresent thoughts that err on regret and a looming end. They bring a new definition to raw—creating music while going through an honest bout of questioning one’s faith and mental health. It is less of the heavy, hard rock found in past releases, instead having a progressive, ambient feel built by vocal layering, clean guitar leads, and reverb. McGowan and his sister Launey have a perpetual quality to their voices that linger in the weight of Christianity and desperation. They have a mysterious, almost vigilant sound rooted in questioning reception and our existence; a very compelling listen and a story far from its conclusion.  

The Evan Williams Project is fronted by McGowan, with Allayne (Launey) McGowan (drums), Isaac Robinson (keys) and Jaxon Russell (guitar). Their new album Willpower is out now.

WILLPOWER by The Evan Williams Project

Written by: Chloe Hoy

5) Down the Lees - “Dead and Over”

Oh so bleak and penetrating as they veer into frustrating territory in “Dead and Over,” a release of negative emotions felt over the course of the past few years. Laura Lee Schultz fronts the post-rock/shoegaze act, carrying a piece of her soul and a jaded energy to elevate the single. Her voice is tired and anxious, angry and embattled in a losing fight. I love the mystifying sound, it’s both biting and tormenting as instruments crash in and out. In addition to the general overcast of the pandemic, they address artist mental health struggles and ageism in the challenges faced by older female musicians (“No one gives a f*ck about aging women”). 

For any creatives who have faced doubts about ability, recognition, assumed retirement or expiration, the band carves out the best of what is left—which is plenty of passion and perspective. Something to remember. Down the Lees is Schultz, Chris Carlson (bass) and Andy Ashley (drums).

Dead and Over by Down the Lees

Written by: Chloe Hoy

6) Odum Abekah - “GOOD FOR YA”

Odum Abekah’s “GOOD FOR YA” started with a sinuous beat, and blossomed into a dancefloor special with its lush layers and persuasive tone.

Originally from Fredericton, NB and now based in Calgary, Abekah is a graduate of both Humber College and Mount Allison University music programs. His sound is uplifting and put-together—retrowave mixed with modern rock guitars and sturdy drums. Abekah’s slick vocals play the part of wooing a potential lover well (“But the world they capture's digitized black and white / You deserve some colour”). “GOOD FOR YA” is a song with no regrets; leaving everything on the line for a shot at something special.

Written by: Natalie Hoy

[natasharoldanmusic]

Natasha Roldán @ RBC Launchpad Artist Showcase

Free - RSVP HERE

Over the last couple of months, a cohort of artists have been hard at work fine-tuning their music projects as part of the RBC Launchpad Music Program, dedicated to supporting and empowering artists, producers, managers, agents, and entrepreneurs.

Come support them in their second showcase!

On March 31st, we’ll be hosting performances from six of the artists – it will be an evening of live, original music, entertainment and refreshments...don’t miss out!

The artists:

Rebecca Sichon

Chèlle

Zack Elliott

Natasha Roldán

Ekelle

Superphenix

Can’t wait to see you then!

[henk-heijmans]

Edges of Sichon a Vichy, France, 1899 - by Albert Gilibert, French

[dafyomilimerick]

Bava Metzia 56

Bar Memel objects, "Does 'his hand' Mean that only, and cannot expand? But come take a look For it says, 'Sichon took From the hand' of a king all his land."

[nach-yomish]

Day 12: Joshua 12 // יהושע י"ב

(Link to full chapter text on Sefaria)

[defenderoftheearth]

Les Grandes Découvertes archéologiques Impossibles et censurées :le site de Glozel en 1924

Glozel, petit hameau de la montagne Bourbonnaise, est situé sur la commune de Ferrières/Sichon dans l’Allier à une vingtaine de kilomètres au sud-est de Vichy. Le 1er mars 1924, dans le champ Duranthon ( rebaptisé plus tard le champ des morts ), un jeune agriculteur de 17 ans, Emile, et son grand-père, Claude Fradin, font une découverte impossible qui déclenche l’une des plus violentes…

[schoenes-thailand]

Nakhon Si Tham­marat: Polizei hat bewaffneten Räuber identifiziert und sucht ihn nun per Haftbefehl

Die Polizei hat den bewaffneten Mann iden­ti­fiziert, der am Dien­stag in einem Goldgeschäft im Bezirk Tha Sala Hals­ket­ten im Wert von etwa 500.000 Baht erbeutet hat, und die Ermit­tler haben einen gerichtlichen Haft­be­fehl beantragt. Eine Polizeiquelle nan­nte den Verdächti­gen als Chai­wut Wethaya­wong, 54, und sagte, dass nach ihm aktiv gesucht werde. Polizeigen­er­al Som­chai Sue­tor­trakun, Chef der Polizei von Nakhon Si Tham­marat, besichtigte am Mittwoch den Tatort im Bezirk Tha Sala. Die Polizei hat das Motor­rad, das ver­mut­lich bei dem Über­fall benutzt wurde, bere­its in einem Haus im Tam­bon Tal­ingchan im Bezirk Tha Sala gefun­den. Dort wurde auch Klei­dung gefun­den, die mit der des Räu­bers übere­in­stimmt, der Verdächtige jedoch nicht.

Das Goldgeschäft Siri­porn im Zen­trum des Bezirks Tha Sala wurde am Dien­sta­gnach­mit­tag aus­ger­aubt. Auf­nah­men der Sicher­heit­skam­era zeigten, wie ein Räu­ber, der einen Sturzhelm trug, gegen 14 Uhr das Geschäft betrat. Er bedro­hte die Angestell­ten mit ein­er Pis­tole, bevor er mit drei gold­e­nen Hals­ket­ten, etwa 15 Baht schwer im Wert von fast 500.000 Baht verschwand. Er flüchtete auf einem Motor­rad in Rich­tung des Stadt­teils Sichon. Es war der zweite Gol­draub in diesem Monat in diesem Bezirk. Beim ersten Über­fall über­fiel ein einzel­ner Mann ein Goldgeschäft in einem Tesco-Lotus-Super­markt und erbeutete zwei Hals­ket­ten im Gesamtwert von 6 Baht (ca. 200.000 Baht). Die Polizei brauchte weniger als eine Stunde, um den 24-jähri­gen Supanat Phathong festzunehmen. / Bangkok Post     Read the full article

[dailynation]

CF condemns attack on Harry Kalaba

By SHERRY CHABALA THE Citizens First Party Spokesperson, Frank Sichone, has condemned the attack on their president Harry Kalaba and his entourage by the UPND cadres led by two ministers Elias Mubanga and Elvis Nkandu during campaigns in Mwembeshi ward.

[musicarenagh]

“Breaking Free”: Rebecca Sichon Commands with Pure Vocals Rebecca Sichon’s single “Breaking Free” is a true gem in the contemporary R&B scene. Dialing down complexity for sheer emotional power, her voice takes center stage and rightfully so—it's as silky and welcoming as any vocal performance you’ll yearn to hear repeated. https://open.spotify.com/track/2Ekpsu6UmcN3qIgpJIKojY?si=4667cefcb779499e Brought into existence with Juno-nominated Mathew V and Jared Manierka, this track is all about self-love—breaking away from what holds us back-- wrapped in an arrangement that feels both current and timeless. There’s a swelling tenderness in each verse; its slow burn puts you at ease while laying bare our own vulnerabilities. You listen to this piece, nod along thanks to the relaxing but stirring beat beneath it—and then those vocals hit again: deep digs without the need for fireworks—a testament to Rebecca's command over your emotions through her spectacular pipes straight out of Vancouver’s vibe-soaked streets. [caption id="attachment_52617" align="alignnone" width="768"] “Breaking Free”: Rebecca Sichon Commands with Pure Vocals[/caption] It doesn’t bog you down with heavy hands but carries production quality underpinning every note like delicate brushstrokes on an impressionist painting. So whilst Britain may have Adele serenading heart-torn tales, across the pond we've got bright shards of free-falling soul resonating in Sichon elixirs ready for affectionate playback thrice over. “Breaking Free,” encapsulating more than just easy listening tunes—it invites hopefulness into your rhythm-seeking souls who fancy that kind of thing. It elegantly twines feelings around melodies assuredly etching themselves in mental soundtracks meant for softly lit evenings or retrospective pauses within fast-pacing worlds. Follow Rebecca on: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud, Bandcamp, YouTube and Instagram.

[postcard-from-the-past]

Bridge over the Sichon river in L'Ardoisière, Bourbonnais region of central France

French vintage postcard

[thepermanentrainpress]

New Music Video: “Together” - Rebecca Sichon

[yorkcalling]

New Music: Rebecca Sichon - Picking Petals

Vancouver, Canada-based pop singer songwriter Rebecca Sichon first came to our attention almost exactly two years ago to the day thanks to her track Innocence. She was back on our pages last year too with her cinematic single Together. Now she’s returned once again. Her latest is a conceptual love song. It’s called Picking Petals. Continue reading Untitled

[tigermike]

Ferrières-sur-Sichon ⚜️

[zambianobserver]

Kafue Man Ditched After Telling Wife That He Dreamt Marrying A White Woman

KAFUE MAN DITCHED AFTER TELLING WIFE THAT HE DREAMT MARRYING A WHITE WOMAN

KAFUE MAN DITCHED AFTER TELLING WIFE THAT HE DREAMT MARRYING A WHITE WOMAN By Oswald Sichone in Kafue A 27 year old man of Zambia Compound in Kafue has been ditched after he narrated to his wife how he had married a white woman in his dreams. Mubita Likando told Kafue Times that his wife of five years, Jelita Mweene has abandoned him after narrating a sweet dream to her that he had, in which…

[charlesandrewseaton]

🛵🛵🛵 Newly opened coastal route from Sichon to Khanom. One of the prettier roads I've been on in Thailand. #thailand #motorcycle #khanom #sichon (at Khanom Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca_bwZYvwgj/?utm_medium=tumblr