All posts by Alex Cook

Single: Kristen Martell Debuts With Some Existential Facts on ‘We Learn’

Not everyone finds their way to their passions straight out of the gate. For Kristen Martell of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, it took her  music career a little extra time to percolate as things took a back burner to the demands of raising a family and maintaining a career  – neither of which fit comfortably into a touring lifestyle. That finally culminated in 2018 when Martell got back into the habit of song-writing – with “We Learn” emerging as her debut single. Continue reading Single: Kristen Martell Debuts With Some Existential Facts on ‘We Learn’

Single: Open Strum – New Brunswick Band Brings in Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist for ‘What We Need Is Love (feat. Jeff Coffin)’

In a twist that almost needs to be seen to be believed, Memramcook band Open Strum have crafted a new tune that features none other than Dave Matthews Band and Bela Fleck & the Flecktones saxophonist Jeff Coffin, making “What We Need Is Love” a lowkey reggae track with an upbeat message and a sweet sax solo. Continue reading Single: Open Strum – New Brunswick Band Brings in Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist for ‘What We Need Is Love (feat. Jeff Coffin)’

Music Video: KINLEY Crafts Pop Rock Ode to Mysterious Canadian Rock Star with ‘Run With You’

Following up on her Music PEI Award and double East Coast Music Award-winning debut 2016 solo album, Letters Never Sent, Hey Rosetta! alumna KINLEY has released a new video for “Run With  You.” The song serves as both the opening track for her upcoming self-titled sophomore album and a clear ode to someone on stage making all the right moves. Continue reading Music Video: KINLEY Crafts Pop Rock Ode to Mysterious Canadian Rock Star with ‘Run With You’