Jon Samuel isn’t shying away from controversy. His album, Dead Melodies, picks away at society with thoroughly meditated lyrics wrapped up in a dance beat. His newest video, “Lesser Evils” draws up the party-lines for a stripping down, with Samuel expressing his political dissatisfaction through pop music. Continue reading Premiere: Jon Samuel Strips Down Canada’s Party Lines with ‘Lesser Evils’
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Premiere: Saint John String Quartet Take on the Tragically Hip’s ‘Ahead by a Century’
The Saint John String Quartet have made a major shift in gears for their 6th album. They’re leaning into the pop-culture canon with Canadian Hits: Unplugged. The album features 16 pop hits from Canadian icons, including Leonard Cohen, the Arkells, Joni Mitchell and more. Today they’ve released the first single: a special premiere of their take on The Tragically Hip’s “Ahead by a Century.” Continue reading Premiere: Saint John String Quartet Take on the Tragically Hip’s ‘Ahead by a Century’
Imperial Theatre Completes Restoration – Unveils Latest in Long Line of Marquees
After 25 years of service, Saint John’s Imperial Theatre has received a facelift to its façade. Today the theatre unveiled the final results of its three-phase façade restoration, with the completion of its new digital marquee. The theatre has been a crown jewel in uptown Saint John for 106 years now, so it may not be too surprising that the building has how a few makeovers now… Continue reading Imperial Theatre Completes Restoration – Unveils Latest in Long Line of Marquees
Saint John’s Fog City Comic Con Examines Parallels Between Star Wars and Shakespeare
Fog City Comic Con isn’t just a celebration of comic books and pop culture, it’s also about education and Socratic debate, arriving at universal truths at the core of the human condition. Which is why they have a panel of experts to draw the parallels between Star Wars and the works of William Shakespeare. Continue reading Saint John’s Fog City Comic Con Examines Parallels Between Star Wars and Shakespeare
New Music: Jon Samuel Dances over the Depths with ‘Dead Melodies’
We never seem to give enough credit to the keyboard players. They’re always there just on the sidelines, practically tucked away in the wings. Look at Pink Floyd’s Richard Wright, The Band’s Garth Hudson, or Jon Lord of Deep Purple. They’re probably the strangest and most intelligent members of the band and they get the least amount of glory. That is, until they’ve been given a moment to shine. Wintersleep’s keyboardist Jon Samuel just got his, with the release of Dead Melodies, a whole solo album dedicated to undervalued music and does it ever shine. Continue reading New Music: Jon Samuel Dances over the Depths with ‘Dead Melodies’