If you can imagine what the audio equivalent of a Rube Goldberg machine might sound like, you might be able to find your way to same ballpark as Nova Scotian composer, musician and visual artist Jay Crocker, also known as JOYFULTALK. His latest single, “Part II – Pixelated Skin” comes from his upcoming album, A Separation of Being, from which arises the questions: “what’s ‘Part I’ getting at?” and “how deep is this rabbit hole going?.” Continue reading Single: JOYFULTALK’s ‘Part II Pixelated Skin’ Is Part Polaris Prize, Part ’90s Strategy Game
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The Minister — Matt Parks and James Mullinger’s Homage to ’90s Direct-to-VHS Action Movies
The 1990s were a special time in the world of cinema. Unbridled creativity ran rampant, independent of budget, style, or even good taste, resulting in the very niche market of direct-to-VHS releases. It is a lawless format; practically a genre unto itself. Now, three decades later, there’s still a demand for the so-bad-it’s-good kitsch, and filmmaker Matt Parks and comedian James Mullinger are only too happy to supply. The two have teamed up to create The Minister, a short homage to the direct-to-VHS action movies of the early 1990s. Continue reading The Minister — Matt Parks and James Mullinger’s Homage to ’90s Direct-to-VHS Action Movies
Music Video: David Myles Shows Off His Shimmy on ‘Leave Tonight’
David Myles released his single “Leave Tonight” early this month, giving us an intimate glimpse into the energy that can be shared between two people, but his new video goes one step further. Myles shares with us his private warm-up rituals, the proper method for having your suit rotated and aligned, and the correct procedure for maintaining a swagger in a skinny tie. Continue reading Music Video: David Myles Shows Off His Shimmy on ‘Leave Tonight’
Single: Apryll Aileen’s ‘I’m Still Alive’ Is All Whisky and Gun Smoke
The latest single from Apryll Aileen has a big sultry sound. You can practically hear the whisky and gun smoke coming off of it. “I’m Still Alive” is an anthem for fighters; a song about survival for those who refused to give up and came back with a vengeance. It could be the theme for the next James Bond film. Continue reading Single: Apryll Aileen’s ‘I’m Still Alive’ Is All Whisky and Gun Smoke
Paddlefest Announce First Acts of 2020 Line-Up
Paddlefest, the crown jewel in St Andrew’s musical calendar has just announced the first handful of acts for their 2020 line-up just in time for the sale of their Early Bird passes. Today Paddlefest announced three great acts, each of which will be making their Paddlefest debuts, along with the return of one New Brunswick festival favourite. Continue reading Paddlefest Announce First Acts of 2020 Line-Up