The wait is finally over. After months of conceptual EPs and sneak peeks, Colin Fowlie is finally releasing the full result of his new album, Party Music. Fowlie has spent the past few months drip-feeding us this album in the way of two EPs. The first, “Harmony,” was released in October of 2018, while “Amusement Park” was released in February of this year. Continue reading New Music: The Wait is Over for Colin Fowlie’s ‘Party Music’
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New Music: Sam Wilson’s Jazz Guitar Breaks Through with ‘Groundless Apprehensions’
Groundless Apprehensions is the impressive debut album of jazz guitarist Sam Wilson. The record highlights the work of Wilson—25—as she collaborates with an ensemble of seasoned Halifax-based players, with Andrew Jackson (Trombone), Paul Tynan (Trumpet), Tom Roach (Drums), and Matt MacLennan (Bass) rounding out the group. Continue reading New Music: Sam Wilson’s Jazz Guitar Breaks Through with ‘Groundless Apprehensions’
Area 506 Announce 2019 Lineup and an Extra Night of Music on Saint John’s New Coast Guard Site
Saint John’s Area 506 promises to pack the city’s waterfront for a fourth year with a bigger lineup, more music festival fun, and an extra day to enjoy it all. Held at Saint John’s Coast Guard site over the New Brunswick Day long weekend, the music festival takes place from August 2 – 4, 2019 and today we are learning exactly what their musical lineup has in store for us. Continue reading Area 506 Announce 2019 Lineup and an Extra Night of Music on Saint John’s New Coast Guard Site
Music/Musique NB Changes Up 2019 Award Categories and Eligibility
If there is one thing that has been consistent about the music industry it is that change is inevitable. Artists reinvent themselves, genres merge, technology advances, and the way that audiences interact with all of them is in a perpetual state of evolution. So after 10 years of handing out awards, Music/Musique NB has reconsidered how their award categories get sorted and who is eligible for them. Continue reading Music/Musique NB Changes Up 2019 Award Categories and Eligibility
Single: Botfly Drop Two New Tracks – ‘Truth in Numbers’ and ‘Nervous Tick’
Halifax hardcore noise punk trio Botfly have given us the gift of two new singles just in time for spring weather: “Truth in Numbers” and “Nervous Tick.” So roll down those car windows and get ready to wake up your neighbours with these two powerful tracks. Continue reading Single: Botfly Drop Two New Tracks – ‘Truth in Numbers’ and ‘Nervous Tick’