Some musicians are around for
years yet release a new project that sounds so fresh that the newer generation
of music fans are under the impression this “new band” they’ve just discovered has
only been formed in recent years. Such seems to be the case with Ian Blurton, a
Canuck musician/singer/producer worthy of recognition on the Harbinger’s Canuck
Spotlight. Blurton has been a part of the Canadian music scene since the early ‘80s,
believe it or not. He was even the drummer for one of my favorite indie Canadian
folk bands back in the day, Cowboy Junkies.
He went on to become lead
singer/guitarist and songwriter for the alternative band Change of Heart from
1982 to 1997. From that point forward, Ian formed a number of bands including
Blurtonia and C’mon, also releasing a solo album in 2009. He produced albums
for bands such as The Lowest of the Low, Rheostatics, and Cursed, among many
others. One of the most interesting bands he was a part of was/is the Toronto hard
rock outfit Public Animal (Bandcamp link below) which was active from 2013
until at least early 2019—and might still be around today. Check them out if
you get a chance, their music is well worth your time. In the summer of 2019,
Ian released another tremendous solo record, Signals Through the Flames, which blends proto rock and all the
best parts of ‘80s glam and hair rock/metal.
Fast forward to now, July 2022,
and Mr. Blurton is back with another awesome band under the moniker Ian
Blurton's Future Now. Their new record is titled Second Skin and it couldn’t have been more appropriately titled, feeling
like a very natural evolution of everything that came beforehand musically from
this uber-talented musician. It feels like a Blue Oyster Cult-influenced
sludge/proto/hard rock album, to give you an idea of what to expect. Just in
time for the warm weather so you can blast it at barbecues and pool parties or
when you’re driving long stretches of road and you need some old school rock to
set you at ease and keep you going.
Whether it’s at the helm of a new
project in one of the many subgenres of rock or working on a solo record, you
can rest assured that Ian Blurton won’t cease to surprise and delight us with some
terrific music for many more years to come. Whatever kind of rock you dig, I’m
sure you’ll find something in Blurton’s discography to your liking, so give his
albums a spin, you’ll be glad you did!
Ian Blurton on Bandcamp: https://ianblurton.bandcamp.com/
Public Animal on Bandcamp: https://publicanimal.bandcamp.com/
Ian Blurton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ianblurton
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