SOUTHPORT MAGAZINE

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HUNTER BUSHELL-PETCH

  • ISSUE 003

    ISSUE 003

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  • What Good is a Heart That Won’t Break?

    What Good is a Heart That Won’t Break?

    A Celebration of Dunya – Written by Hunter Bushell-Petch – “Both our eyes are red / But you’re high and I’m crying / You’re trying to forget / But it hits me every time”. In an era decorated with flashy, overproduced – and at times – templatic endeavors, it’s inspiring to see a gentle folk Read more

  • How To Make a Producer-Album The Right Way

    How To Make a Producer-Album The Right Way

    – Written by Hunter Petch – A Dissection of Faith of a Mustard Seed. Following Mustard’s massive homecoming to the centre of west-coast production after “Not Like Us” – the now legendary nail in the coffin against the OVHoes – and his monumental set at “The Pop Out: Kenny & Friends” show, he announced a Read more

  • “Sweet Boy” Has Taken Over My 2024

    “Sweet Boy” Has Taken Over My 2024

    – Written by Hunter Petch – Acting as more of a formal home for the abundance of singles released prior to this tape, Sweet Boy is nonetheless an emphatic debut for the new indie superstar. Only being in the game for 2 years, Malcolm Todd has already made quite the splash socially. His origin began Read more

  • A Collection of Sorrow – Townes Van Zandt’s Self Titled

    (This article is an archived piece by Hunter Petch, from his time at the no-longer existent blog “Sparky”). Unsettling croons encapsulate the tortured mind of Townes Van Zandt on his Self Titled LP. There are multiple instances enclosed within these 10 tracks where reflecting dismally upon your own past experiences is destined. Frankly, I’m disappointed Read more

  • Zubin On His Beginnings As a Producer, His New Compilation Project SAVE ME, and His International Takeover

    (This article is an archived piece by Hunter Petch, from his time at the no-longer existent blog “Sparky”). Sparky: How did this all start for you? When did you know you wanted to become a producer? Zubin: I knew I wanted to become a producer not too long after I started listening to hip-hop music. Read more

  • BBQ Pope On Their Return To The Stage, Advice For Busy Artists, and Their New Album

    (This article is an archived piece by Hunter Petch, from his time at the no-longer existent blog “Sparky”). BBQ Pope (Sean, Reid and Duncan) have been nothing short of legendary during their time in the Toronto rock scene. Their individual growth as musicians has made their new material all the better, and the continued lively Read more

  • Rozey’s “Sugar Cherry” Is Musical Alter-Ego Done Right

    (This article is an archived piece by Hunter Petch, from his time at the no-longer existent blog “Sparky”). The polarizing pre-conceived notions surrounding having an alter-ego as a musician are terrifying to surmount, yet Detroit’s own Rozey conquers these doubts with ease. The successive releases of the 10 track project Isn’t It Wonderful and the Read more

  • Andre 3000’s New Blue Sun Is A Gateway For Exploration

    (This article is an archived piece by Hunter Petch, from his time at the no-longer existent blog “Sparky”). Personal curation is a colossal aspect of listening to music today, as every streaming service and site is adamant in serving you more of what you like instantly. Although this is most definitely useful, the art of Read more

  • Step Inside The Universe of BAD CHILD

    (This article is an archived piece by Hunter Petch, from his time at the no-longer existent blog “Sparky”). It was Osheaga 2019, the world-renowned music festival held in Montreal. I had decided to go check out some of the opening acts, when I was pushed to the front of a small show by an artist Read more

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