It’s been a moment since the release of Newfoundland Americana-Country artist Chris Ryan‘s breakout single, “Last Forever,” and he seems to be perfectly fine with it. Or at least coming to grips with it through song. His latest single. “Slow Down,” is all about being mindful of moments, taking time to enjoy them, and just maybe not sweating so much over how long it takes to get a new single out. Continue reading Premiere: Chris Ryan Wants You to Take a Moment with ‘Slow Down’
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Halifax is Burning: Award-Winning Radio Show Goes Out on a High Note
Ten years since the award-winning radio show and podcast Halifax is Burning first hit the airwaves on CKDU 88.1FM, host Trevor Murphy is retiring the show. He’s not about to let the show go out without a bang though. Although the show had its final live broadcast earlier this Fall, Murphy is planning one final hurrah for Halifax is Burning. Continue reading Halifax is Burning: Award-Winning Radio Show Goes Out on a High Note
Halifax Pop Explosion Celebrated 27th Year with High Kicks and Guitar Tricks
Each year Haligonians look forward to that brief window in October between Nocturn Arts Festival and Halloween during which we are treated to the slew of bands that come through thanks to Halifax Pop Explosion. And don’t let the name fool you, there is more than just ‘Pop’ music to this festival; with genres that ranged from rock all the way to punk, the festival’s 27th year. Continue reading Halifax Pop Explosion Celebrated 27th Year with High Kicks and Guitar Tricks
Canadian Folk Music Awards Announce 2020 Nominees – Including 21 East Coast Nominations
Today the nominees for the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards were announced, with 105 nominations in 19 categories, and with no less than 21 going to Atlantic Canadian artists. Nova Scotia’s folk song-writer extraordinaire Dave Gunning himself is in a tie for first place against The Small Glories with four nominations each. Continue reading Canadian Folk Music Awards Announce 2020 Nominees – Including 21 East Coast Nominations
Music Video: Aquakultre Shows Off Halifax’s North End Community With ‘I Doubt It’
Halifax’s award-winning Aquakultre revisits their hit single, “I Doubt It,” with a new video showcasing a vibrant north end community. Premiering via clothing line Family Over Fame, that video follows a day in the life of Aquakultre’s Lance Sampson as he travels throughout his neighbourhood. Continue reading Music Video: Aquakultre Shows Off Halifax’s North End Community With ‘I Doubt It’