Bridget Swift and Dalhia Waller, the up-and-coming folk duo of Corner Brook, NL are about to making some waves. The pair are on the edge of releasing the debut album, but their newest single is going to give you chills. Have a listen to “Hide.” Continue reading Single: Bridget & Dahlia Resurrect the Bones of Folk with ‘Hide’
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New Music: Nick Earle Takes First Steps on Solo Career With ‘Breaking New Ground’
Nick Earle’s Breaking New Ground is an amalgam of blues, Americana, and pop-rock. The album is also the first solo effort from the talented Newfoundland guitarist-singer-songwriter since the disbanding of Earl and Coffin. Continue reading New Music: Nick Earle Takes First Steps on Solo Career With ‘Breaking New Ground’
Granted: A New Podcast on Music and Money from Krista Keough and Producer John Mullane
For musicians, the post-Napster landscape of the music industry is a harsh one; finding success can be like s a trail of manna which, if you’re lucky, leads to a desert oasis. It’s best to have a guide. For many years, and for many bands, labels, festivals and organizations, Krista Keough has been that guide. She’s championed some of the biggest names in Atlantic Canada in capacities that have ranged from publicist, to grant writer, band manager, board member and more. Her new podcast, Granted, navigates the shifting landscape of funding in the arts and some of the creative approaches her guests have taken. Continue reading Granted: A New Podcast on Music and Money from Krista Keough and Producer John Mullane
Deep Roots Music Festival Emphasizes Mental Health for 2019 – Announce Lineup
The Deep Roots Music Festival is returning to Wolfville, Nova Scotia for it’s 16th edition between September 26-29, 2019. This year, the organizers of the multi-venue, multi-genre festival say they will be putting a strong a emphasis on the role that music plays in mental health and well-being by adding a series of workshops, talks, and films that address the subject. Continue reading Deep Roots Music Festival Emphasizes Mental Health for 2019 – Announce Lineup
Premiere: PINEO & LOEB Cover Arcade Fire’s ‘The Suburbs’ Ft. Bowen
PINEO & LOEB took a crack at reworking some serious tunes on their last album, Elevation, with some amazing results. In most cases they were already facing a where-do-we-go-from-here situation – trying to improve upon hits that arguably couldn’t be improved upon. Amidst the series of chart toppers to grace Elevation was the newer (though nearly a decade old) “The Suburbs,” Arcade Fire’s track from their 2010 album of the same name. Featuring Bowen, the track takes a backseat to some personalized nostalgia as the three explore old haunts while dropping Benjamins in their new video. Continue reading Premiere: PINEO & LOEB Cover Arcade Fire’s ‘The Suburbs’ Ft. Bowen