Slowcoaster are becoming increasingly enigmatic. After releasing their last album, Track One, as a series of stencilled paintings, and rumours that the next one might delivered on mediums ranging from soup cans to beer coasters, they’ve finally put out their first single in a year. This time, with the aptly named “Once in a Big Blue Moon.” It’s also available in a more traditional digital format. Continue reading Single: Slowcoaster Drop a Summery Surprise With ‘Once in a Big Blue Moon’
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Single: Maura Whitman Risks it All on ‘Roulette’
In the words of the Backstreet Boys, “Quit playing games with my heart.” Or your heart. Or anyone else’s heart for that matter. But the new single from Maura Whitman, “Roulette,” is a hard all-or-nothing bet that doubles down on love. Continue reading Single: Maura Whitman Risks it All on ‘Roulette’
The Tortoise, The Hare & The Millionaire Grow from Trio to Quintet
Fredericton’s blues funk trio The Tortoise, The Hare & The Millionaire have been a mainstay of New Brunswick’s music scene since 2016. They’ve been a constant presence at shows and festivals, making Matthew Carr (Vox/Guitar), Ted Nicholson (Drums), and Eric Allard (Bass) some of the busiest, and most readily identifiable musicians in the province. While the trio are used to appearing alongside guest performers, the band are making a permanent change to their lineup. Today they announced that The Tortoise, The Hare & The Millionaire will no long be a trio, but a quintet, with the additions of Adam Johnson (Trumpet) and Jenn Russell (Sax).
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Music Video: Arsoniste Covers ‘Such Great Heights’ at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Arsoniste has joined the ranks of artists to cover The Postal Service’s “Such Great Heights.” Performed at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity as part of their Wooden Piano Sessions, Arsoniste gives a powerful solo-rendition that’s entirely her and a grand piano. Continue reading Music Video: Arsoniste Covers ‘Such Great Heights’ at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Single: Amy Stone & The Veneers Debut First Single, ‘Courage Under Fire’
In the categories of apples and oranges, it is hard to put the musical efforts of Amy Stone into a single fruit basket. On one hand, there is the lascivious, bacchanalian romp of The Galpines, a no holds barred folk-powered free-for-all of questionable life choices. On the other hand we have, Amy Stone & The Veneers, a perfectly polished high-powered pop machine. The two are almost incomparable, but with the release of the latter’s debut single, “Courage Under Fire,” we’re now at least able to hold them up side by side. Continue reading Single: Amy Stone & The Veneers Debut First Single, ‘Courage Under Fire’