The latest single from Rachel Cousins is a massive co-write with some of Newfoundland’s shining talents about the uncomfortable fallout of a relationship that is still managing to hold on, but just barely so. “Aftermath” is the tail end of a journey when things can’t be unsaid or undone and your happiness is forever tarnished. Continue reading Rachel Cousins Gets Into a Mess You Can’t Come Back From on ‘Aftermath’
All posts by Alex Cook
The Bloody Hell Stick to the Community Guidelines to Capture the Bizarre Romance of ‘When You’re Gone’
In the category of band most likely to have their videos removed from Youtube, you needn’t look any further than Halifax’s The Bloody Hell. In fact, that ship already sailed for the band, with their 2019 video, “Out of Our Minds,” containing the most gratuitous stop-motion production to ever feature Barbie dolls. The band may have set a precedent for their over-the-top videos, but they’re hoping their latest will fly just under the radar of the community guidelines. Continue reading The Bloody Hell Stick to the Community Guidelines to Capture the Bizarre Romance of ‘When You’re Gone’
Jont Captures the Beauty of Cape Breton Through Matt Ingraham-Directed Video for ‘Birdwatching’
From his 2019 release, Gentle Warrior, Jont revisits the album’s opening track, treating “Birdwatching” to a stunning music video that highlights both the beauty of the Cape Breton Highlands and the talents of local director Matt Ingraham. Continue reading Jont Captures the Beauty of Cape Breton Through Matt Ingraham-Directed Video for ‘Birdwatching’
Joce Reyome Sums up Their Life as an Ongoing Civil Rights Movement on ‘News’
Joce Reyome is quickly becoming one of our favourite soulful powerhouses. The Massachusetts-born, Charlottetown-based artist has been edging to the forefront of Atlantic Canada’s music scene as a massively talented vocalist—riding under the wings of Irish Mythen, KINLEY, Dylan Menzie, and Andrew Waite. Their latest and second single, “News,” has been created and debuted as part of CBC’s The Story & The Song program. Contrary to what the song’s title might suggest, however, the single is closer to old adage: “no news is good news.” Continue reading Joce Reyome Sums up Their Life as an Ongoing Civil Rights Movement on ‘News’
Bluesman Mike Biggar Turns Candidate in Run for Quispamsis Town Council
Mike Biggar, award-winning bluesman, is hanging up his woes in favour of politics. This week, the Quispamsis, New Brunswick-based musician and winner of three Prix MNB Awards and two East Coast Music Awards, announced his bid for a seat on the town council. Continue reading Bluesman Mike Biggar Turns Candidate in Run for Quispamsis Town Council