David Archibald- the titular Dave of Daveband- is reflecting on some of the toughest times of his life with the group’s debut full-length This Was Your Dad At 28. Billed as “looking back at a time that passed too quickly, before you knew it was happening”, TWYD seems on the surface to be a never-ending grin of nostalgia. But as is often the case of the brightest smiles, there’s a lot to unpack behind it. Continue reading New Music: Daveband is Glowing on ‘This Was Your Dad At 28’
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New Music: Owen Meany’s Batting Stance Delivers Emotional Suplex with ‘Feather Weights’
Pulling out alternative folk that still maintains a voice of its own can be tough. But Halifax folksters Owen Meany’s Batting Stance do just that with their latest, Feather Weights. A cleanly split balancing act, the eight-track album draws you in with four bouncing and feathered songs, then brings you into the weight of things with four pieces of solid rumination. And while the album sports track titles that would give Sloshy a run for their money, Feather Weights is as heartfelt as it is cerebral. Continue reading New Music: Owen Meany’s Batting Stance Delivers Emotional Suplex with ‘Feather Weights’
Talking ‘Neptune At Home’ Theatre Streaming with Jeremy Webb
With the ongoing pandemic drawing the curtain on the vast majority of the performing arts, innovation has been a necessity. Theatre companies across the country have been finding new avenues to present their works, whether that be digitally or through safer, controlled conditions on physical viewings. It’s no surprise then that Halifax’s theatrical keystone Neptune Theatre has been developing their own means for sharing work with audiences once more. With the announcement of the new Neptune At Home program, theatre fans are going to be able to get their fix despite closed doors. I sat down with artistic director Jeremy Webb to find out a little more about this initiative. Continue reading Talking ‘Neptune At Home’ Theatre Streaming with Jeremy Webb
Nova Scotia’s Theatre Directors Call on Minister for Support
With the performing arts in a state of uneasy flux for the past half a year, theatre heads are taking proactive steps to secure the future of their industry. In a letter to Leo Glavine, the Nova Scotian Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage, artistic directors Jeremy Webb of Neptune Theatre and Ken Schwartz of Two Planks and a Passion lead the charge in addressing the need for emergency funding for the arts and have called for immediate action. Continue reading Nova Scotia’s Theatre Directors Call on Minister for Support
Music Video: T. Thomason’s ‘Bliss Part II’ Brings Heartfelt Reflection Featuring Sarah McLachlan
T. Thomason continues to revisit his past catalogue with the Part II series, putting new spins on his songs with some heavy hitters of the Canadian music scene. And Thomason does not disappoint on “Bliss Part II”, the latest- and final- single from the project, featuring the iconic Sarah McLachlan. Accompanied by a lyric video with the gentle illustrations of Megan Green brought to life with animation by Josh Owen, this release is just what you need if you’ve had a long week. Continue reading Music Video: T. Thomason’s ‘Bliss Part II’ Brings Heartfelt Reflection Featuring Sarah McLachlan