"This indie-rock duo consisting of Derek Stocking (guits/vox) and Tyse Burrows (keys/drums) dates back to 2015. Their 2016 release Victoria in July, sounds like something from a far more established band.

Their style sounds like a modern day mash-up of Great Big Sea and Weakerthans, and they balance folk and indie quite well with a minimal setup.

For a self-produced EP, Victoria in July is very well mixed and put together. Lyrically, Cedar and Pine manage to explore common indie themes of love, loss and self-realization without being sappy or cliche.

It’s a good listen. The duo has a great sense of dynamics, building a song up or breaking it right down to suit the mood. The track Pocket flows from a simple drum/guitar opening to broken down keys and vocals before swelling up to a power-chord chorus and outro.

While Victoria in July only contains four songs, it still gives the feeling of a well-rounded release. BONUS NOTE: Check out their facebook page for their live performance videos and for an impromptu parkour demo."