In 2018, Les Hôtesses d’Hilaire attempted something more ambitious than most band ever attempt: a concept album that gave birth to a theatrical rock opera. The charismatic characters’ larger-than-life stage presence already seemed indiscernible from any stage production spectacle, and their critically-acclaimed album, Viens avec moi, translated perfectly.
In December, 2019, Les Hôtesses d’Hilaire performed the last show of the Viens avec moi tour at the Grand Theatre in Quebec City and, luckily, someone had the foresight to record it all. Tonight, for the first time, the whole production is being broadcast via the band’s Facebook page. Continue reading Les Hôtesses d’Hilaire to Broadcast Entire ‘Viens avec moi’ Rock Opera→
A Separation of Being is the latest release by Calgary-born, Nova Scotia-based multimedia artist Jay Crocker, better known as JOYFULTALK. Part of a larger whole, the album proper is one aspect of a project that also encompasses a massive technicolour painting containing the score. Continue reading New Music: JOYFULTALK Displays ‘A Separation of Being’→
Timely, soothing, and nostalgic, Kristen Martell’s third preview of her upcoming album has revealed itself to be “Fade Away,” her latest single. The folk artist from Nova Scotia’s Mahone Bay once again weaves her signature, intimate style into a heartfelt reminder that we need to take care of ourselves. Continue reading Single: Kristen Martell Champions Self-Love on ‘Fade Away’→
Sometimes, you just need a good old rhythm and blues tune to unwind, reminisce, or just get you through the day. Rey D’s new single, “Loyal” is just what the doctor ordered. The award-winning artist combines his rejuvenating, soulful voice with subtle-yet-poignant instrumentals in this gentle take on melancholy and romance. Continue reading Single: Rey D Drops a Soulful Gem With ‘Loyal’→
If we were handing out class superlatives, Loviet would take the category for Most Likely to Become a Wildly Successful Pop Star, particularly if we had all graduated in the class of 1979. Her latest release, “Everyone Knows” is a summer-ready single that might have come straight from golden age of synth-heavy hits; a direct descendant of Debbie Harry and Huey Lewis, and possible a second cousin to Julian Casablancas. Continue reading Music Video: Loviet Flirts with New York City on ‘Everyone Knows’→
