The mere mention of the much-maligned “quaran-tune” has become a nigh-on unforgivable sin. Eleven months into the year, eight of which have been spent under varying stages of lockdown, the ubiquitous concept of composing under quarantine, universal though it might be, has become the most tiresome subject matter to ever be put to song. Every now and then, however, a surprise comes along.
At a cottage property out in Hackett’s Cove on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Menno Versteeg sounds like he’s thriving. The former Hollerado frontman and head of Royal Mountain Records has been enjoying a cozy stint of self-sufficiency for his two weeks of isolation amongst the soothing cottage surroundings. Every day he writes, plays guitar, cooks and explores the waterfront — all while staying keyed in as the head of his record label.
The usually Toronto-based artist has been preparing for a solo tour in support of his new album, Strangers Like Us, and two weeks of quarantine aside, the exceptional circumstances of the Atlantic Bubble have made it possible. These are Versteeg’s first shows since debuting under the name Mav Karlo earlier this year, and they are more than welcome after such a lack of live music. Continue reading Hollerado Frontman Debuts as Mav Karlo – Heads to Atlantic Bubble for Solo Tour→
One year following the release of her single “Run With You,” KINLEY is back with a video for the track. Brimming with horses and a lust for friendship, the new video touches on familiar imagery for residents of Prince Edward Island and will surely be a hit with all fans of all things equestrian. Continue reading Music Video: KINLEY Hits the Racetracks for ‘Run With You’→
Nearly two years after the release of Terra Spencer’s stunning debut album, Other People’s Lives, the Nova Scotian singer-songwriter still has something more to say about her favourite subject matter. “Saigon” is the second single off of Spencer’s upcoming album, Chasing Rabbits, and, as usual, it seems that she’s once again unravelling the other people’s heartstrings to beautiful effect. Continue reading Single: Terra Spencer Sings of Love and Wanderlust on ‘Saigon’→
