All posts by Alex Cook

Music Video: Youngtree & The Blooms Revisit Their Mortality With ‘Dirt Party’

From their debut album, Musical Chairs, Youngtree & The Blooms are revisiting their favourite perennial topic of our temporary natures, that is to say, death. Filmed by videographer (and possibly the best iceberg photographer in Newfoundland) Tom Cochrane at the Rocket Room in downtown St. John’s, NL, the band turned a private evening of song into a celebration of their charmingly morbid toe-tappers. Second among the videos to be released from the evening is “Dirt Party,” a reminder that ultimately there’s one one final party we ever need to worry about. Continue reading Music Video: Youngtree & The Blooms Revisit Their Mortality With ‘Dirt Party’

Granted: A New Podcast on Music and Money from Krista Keough and Producer John Mullane

For musicians, the post-Napster landscape of the music industry is a harsh one; finding success can be like s a trail of manna which, if you’re lucky, leads to a desert oasis. It’s best to have a guide. For many years, and for many bands, labels, festivals and organizations, Krista Keough has been that guide. She’s championed some of the biggest names in Atlantic Canada in capacities that have ranged from publicist, to grant writer, band manager, board member and more. Her new podcast, Granted, navigates the shifting landscape of funding in the arts and some of the creative approaches her guests have taken. Continue reading Granted: A New Podcast on Music and Money from Krista Keough and Producer John Mullane

Deep Roots Music Festival Emphasizes Mental Health for 2019 – Announce Lineup

The Deep Roots Music Festival is returning to Wolfville, Nova Scotia for it’s 16th edition between September 26-29, 2019. This year, the organizers of the multi-venue, multi-genre festival say they will be putting a strong a emphasis on the role that music plays in mental health and well-being by adding a series of workshops, talks, and films that address the subject. Continue reading Deep Roots Music Festival Emphasizes Mental Health for 2019 – Announce Lineup