Marty Zylstra’s music perfectly encapsulates the gentle nostalgia of a timeless era. No stranger to loss, the feeling of tragedy and longing is ever-present in the Vancouver pop-rockers music. This is evident in his recent release, Boom Chicka, a dynamic new album that showcases his heavy rock influences intermingled with interesting pop elements. Kicking off the album with “The Music,” Zylstra takes a slow-burn approach to capture the listener’s attention before blowing them away with an upbeat drum feature within the first few seconds. This intro calls forth the inspiration of the ‘70s with a Tom Petty kind of vibe. “Rattle The Glass” follows with a catchy anthem-like chorus where it’s obvious that Zylstra is having fun while creating this music. A few tracks later “Sweet California” tak...
