If you and all your friends just happen to be rock stars, even your more obscure efforts inevitably come to light. When Jon Samuel, keyboardist for Wintersleep, casually enlisted his friends to play on his most recent project, Dead Melodies, a lament that seems almost ironic in its reference to past failures considering his all-star lineup. The debut, and titular single, is a wild dance party, an absolute banger, in remembrance of all the singles that came before without getting the recognition they may have deserved. Continue reading Single: Wintersleep Keyboardist Jon Samuel Releases ‘Dead Melodies’ – The Banger He Doesn’t Expect Anyone To Hear
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Single: Cameron Nickerson Sings of Darker Days on ‘Rainy Day Thinkin”
From Cameron Nickerson’s Detours album the Music Nova Scotia Country Recording of the Year nominee pulls “Rainy Day Thinkin’,” a single about the gloomy thoughts that get us down even at the best of times. As Nickerson tells it, the song came from a time in his life when his days were rainy more often than not. Continue reading Single: Cameron Nickerson Sings of Darker Days on ‘Rainy Day Thinkin”
Single: Apryll Aileen Finds 80s Inspirations for ‘Don’t Make Me Wait’ Throwback Ballad
Saint John’s snowbird and songstress Apryll Aileen’s newest single leans into the current trend of 80s throwbacks. Break out the shoulder pads and hairspray while “Don’t Make Me Wait” breaks out the gated reverb on this dance party. Continue reading Single: Apryll Aileen Finds 80s Inspirations for ‘Don’t Make Me Wait’ Throwback Ballad
Fredericton’s The Hypochondriacs clean up at 2018 Prix MNB Awards in Caraquet
For the 9th year, Music/Musique NB have summoned together their annual conference to celebrate music within the province an recognized those they feel have made an impact on New Brunswick’s music industry. Hosting the awards in Caraquet, New Brunswick on October 25th, 2018, as part of their four-day long Festival (506) music festival and conference, the organization presented thirty-one awards to artists and industry professionals. Four of them in particular went to the big winners of tonight: Fredericton’s The Hypochondriacs.
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Joshua Van Tassel Explores the not-unlikely Possibility that Giant Squid aren’t from Earth with ‘Crossworlds’
Combining Pacific Rim and The Shipping News in a way you never knew you needed, Crossworlds is the short story of quaint seaside village life and terrible sea monsters. The 40-page book, written by Jordan Crute and Joshua Van Tassel and features illustrations by Geordan Moore along with its own soundtrack, is Moby Dick with a sci-fi twist and a side of Clint Mansell. And for now, it’s also a beautiful limited edition. Continue reading Joshua Van Tassel Explores the not-unlikely Possibility that Giant Squid aren’t from Earth with ‘Crossworlds’