Out of the cold stillness of northern Ontario comes “Twilight Glow” – the first single from Finnr’s Cane’s forthcoming self-titled album, slated for release on August 29: FINNR’S CANE
Finnr’s Cane commented: “Twilight Glow” is a song that represents Finnr’s Cane well. Rooted in traditional atmospheric black metal, it meanders along a winding path from beginning to end. The vocals receive sharper focus than in our previous work, creating a lush dynamic with the resonant guitar chords. It’s a piece that feels both familiar and new within the Finnr’s Cane catalogue.
The long Canadian winter has many voices, but few speak with the introspective clarity of Finnr’s Cane. Emerging from the icy expanse of Sudbury, Ontario, the duo’s self-titled fourth album is a meditation on transition: the slow dying of autumn, the silence of snowfall, and the liminal space between nature and civilisation.
Though rooted in atmospheric black metal, Finnr’s Cane forgo many of the genre’s conventions. There is no bass guitar; instead, low-end warmth and mournful resonance are carried by cello and keyboard, lending the music an organic, almost spectral quality. Rather than follow rigid structures, their songs unfold through improvisation, guided by mood and instinct.
Comparable in spirit to acts like Wolves in the Throne Room, Agalloch, and Fen, Finnr’s Cane tread a kindred path but speak in a voice entirely their own – one that has resonated since their 2010 debut, “Wanderlust”, and continued through critically acclaimed releases on Prophecy Productions and Frostscald Records. This latest work marks their first collaboration with Nordvis, a natural home for their singular vision.
Finnr’s Cane commented: The final form of this album emerged slowly and instinctively, informed by our experiences and emotions over a long period of time. We carefully distilled it into what we’re certain is our absolute best work to date.
