All posts by Alex Cook

Canada Gets A Lucy Maud Montgomery Heritage Minute In Time For International Women’s Day

Future trivia champions take note. Just in time for International Women’s Day, Historica Canada have released a brand new Heritage Minute featuring the power house behind Prince Edward Island economy: Anne of Green Gables author Lucy Maud Montgomery.  Continue reading Canada Gets A Lucy Maud Montgomery Heritage Minute In Time For International Women’s Day

Film Review: Black Cop Will Have You Questioning Your Privilege

Black Cop is the newest film from writer, actor, director, producer (and yes, Trailer Park Boy) Cory Bowles. It follows a black cop who, when faced with injustices, struggles with the imbalances of power and his own temptations to wield it against the people he has sworn to protect. Continue reading Film Review: Black Cop Will Have You Questioning Your Privilege

New Music: Tachichi Creates The Best Dad Rock Hip-Hop Has Seen With ‘Chico’s ’90s Project’

Much like how anything Donald Trump does, by default, is somehow “presidential,” there comes a time in ones life, like it or not, when the music you enjoy might be labelled as “dad rock.” There’s nothing you can do about it. You just sprout a few gray hairs, accept things, and throw yourself into the moment when the music you’ve enjoyed all your life suddenly becomes cool again. Halifax rapper Tachichi’s Chico’s ’90s Project might not be dad rock, but then again, if you enjoyed it …. Continue reading New Music: Tachichi Creates The Best Dad Rock Hip-Hop Has Seen With ‘Chico’s ’90s Project’

Music Video: Fortunate Ones Go Deep With Their Starscape Video For ‘Northern Star’

St John’s (note: not Saint John’s) Catherine Allan and Andrew James O’Brien, better known as JUNO-nominated duo Fortunate Ones, are finally following up their 2015 debut album, The Bliss, with a new single and video, “Northern Star.” The track comes from their upcoming sophomore album, Hold Fast, out May 25th on Old Farm Pony Records. Continue reading Music Video: Fortunate Ones Go Deep With Their Starscape Video For ‘Northern Star’