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Niagara Musician THUNDERCLAP! Released One-of-a-Kind Christmas Song “It’s Just What I Wanted”

“It’s Just What I Wanted” is a one-of-a-kind take on Christmas music; capturing the frenetic energy of kids tearing open presents on Christmas morning. The song and video were the cumulative effort of many creative forces in Niagara, featuring a host of talent from the Niagara Region and the GTA.

THUNDERCLAP! is known for the eclectic and surreal energy that he puts into his music, and this song (and accompanying video) are no exception. With a blazing fast rhythm section, fun lyrics, the sounds of children screaming in joy, and THUNDERCLAP!’s trademark vocal style this is a Christmas song you’ll never forget.

The accompanying music video to the song is equally fun and frenetic, with a high-production value that tells the story of two men discovering what Christmas means to them. With impactful and silly special effects, a strange storyline, hilarious acting and even a surreal dream sequence, it’s a music video that’ll stick in your head.

You can find “It’s Just What I Wanted” on THUNDERCLAP!’s YouTube channel. You can watch it here: It’s Just What I Wanted by THUNDERCLAP! The single will be available on all digital music platforms in early 2022.

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“It’s Just What I Wanted” is an independent single release but will be included in THUNDERCLAP!’s full-length Christmas album, slated for release in the holiday season of 2022.

THUNDERCLAP! has been a strong force in the Niagara Region’s arts and culture scene for decades and has played shows around the world. He’s toured the East Coast with Spooky Reuben, went on a solo tour of Europe playing in 8 different countries and has played with many popular acts including: Mary Margaret O’hara, Bob Wiseman (Blue Rodeo), The Trews and motivational speaker Tony Robbins.

He has a varied career throughout the arts, working as a muralist, painter, actor, stage director, interior designer, set decorator, poet, and performer; bringing his unique brand of honest surrealism into all the work he does.

 

 

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Lana Crow turns challenges into a celebration with “Laugh With You”

Lana Crow

“Laugh With You,” the latest single from Lana Crow, is a sincere rallying cry to embrace life in all its messy, beautiful mess. In the song, indie pop and alt-pop combine to deliver an emotional blow that feels both personal and universal.

“Laugh With You” feels like an instant connection, and Crow is telling you stories of hard times with a cozy, knowing smile. This song is as much about struggle as it is about how strong you are. It serves as a reminder that these struggles are simply what give us the strength to keep going, even when life is tough.

Crow encourages people to welcome them, create happiness in the cracks, and laugh even as the world gets heavy. The result is a song that delicately nudges you to love and embrace yourself. It is an anthem for anyone experiencing tough times who refuses to give up hope. Lana Crow continues to demonstrate her songwriting skills, both musically pleasing and emotionally rich, with “Laugh With You.”

It’s a reminder that it’s how we respond to tough times, rather than how they affect us, that’s key. With this song, not only does Crow provide us with music, but she also lets us know that sometimes a laugh is what we need to remember that there is always something to smile about and that, even when it feels like life has waged war against you, laughter can still be found.

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BluntBrad Jr. finds calm ambition in the laid-back shine of “It’s All Good”

BluntBrad Jr.

BluntBrad Jr.’s new single, “It’s All Good,” sounds like a steady handshake and a deep breath. It’s warm, honest, and not trying to be cool. There isn’t any fancy production hiding behind layers of polish here. Instead, the song is all about being honest. The song is laid-back and offers up the shine of a studio recording for the feeling of a candid introduction, a musical “hello” from someone who wants to be heard for who they are.

“It’s All Good” is a very human way to be hopeful at its core. The feeling is simple and real, like someone who won’t let little things stand in the way of their goals. The words to the song sound like friends talking to each other. They discuss their goals, their drive, and their need for attention in a way that is honest and not needy.

The production backs this up by making sure that everything is open and airy. The instruments are simple and easy to understand, so BluntBrad Jr.’s voice and message come through clearly. The song feels real because it doesn’t have a lot of extra stuff in it. You’re not hearing a heavily constructed persona; you’re hearing someone at the start of a journey, eager to make their mark.

The song’s rough edges make it captivating, which is better than polish, which would have smoothed it out. This way of thinking fits with the theme: hope isn’t naive here; it’s realistic and steady. It speaks to people who like simple songs and value honesty over artifice.

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“It’s All Good” is an engaging and approachable phrase that offers context for an artist who is confident and clear about their artistic vision. This is the kind of song you listen to when you need some honest encouragement to remember that just being human can help you move forward. This is only the first chapter of something serious, so expect more from him.

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