Pictou County, Nova Scotia is capable of turning out more than just some of the world’s best pizza; they’re also home to a spectacular music festival organized and curated by Groundswell Music and none other than east coast rockers The Stanfields. The Blacktop Ball is returning for it’s fourth year for a weekend of music, camping and beaches on August 10th and 11th, 2018. Today, the festival announced their full lineup for the two-day event. Continue reading The Blacktop Ball Announce Their 2018 Lineup — Featuring The Hypochondriacs And Jessie Brown
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Music Video: The Galpines Challenge Our Consumerist Society On ‘Visa Bill Blues’
The Galpines, Moncton’s rogue philosopher-troubadours, have crafted a harmonica-fuelled social commentary on the plight of mom-and-pop brick-and-mortar shops and the catalysts for an impending economic depression. They’re pretty bummed about being broke all the time, too. Listen to their lament with their latest music video, “Visa Bill Blues.” Continue reading Music Video: The Galpines Challenge Our Consumerist Society On ‘Visa Bill Blues’
New Music: Mike Legere’s ‘Ourselves In Public’ Thrusts The Societal Lens Into The Spotlight
Dartmouth-born songwriter Mike Legere has released his latest solo album, Ourselves in Public. When he’s not drumming for Places Erupt or belting out vocals at Century Thief, the Toronto-based artist is using his audio-engineering background to fine-tune a melodic nod the human experience. Continue reading New Music: Mike Legere’s ‘Ourselves In Public’ Thrusts The Societal Lens Into The Spotlight
New Music: Dartmouth’s Dumpster Mummy Is Back With A New Voice and Album
Dumpster Mummy have officially broken the doors off the Funhouse, their jam/living quarters in Dartmouth, NS, and unleashed their first album in over 3 years. They have been dormant since the album cycle of their 2015 release “Trenchfoot”, which led to an extensive run of touring, including the band’s first tour across Canada and the successful “Twenty Shredventeen Tour” tag-teamed with Hamilton’s Voltang. Now, they are back and as heavy as ever with a fresh sound, new voice and new album. Continue reading New Music: Dartmouth’s Dumpster Mummy Is Back With A New Voice and Album
Single: AWAL’s ‘On Their Feet’ An EDM Ultra Combo
Maritime EDM powerhouse AWAL has returned with the release of his brand new single, “On Their Feet“. A mash-up of numerous sub-genres and their corresponding sound styles, AWAL’s latest has a lot to unpack.
Beginning with a heavenly, vocoder-esque synth pad, the track quickly picks up the intensity of its tempo as it prepares for the drop… Continue reading Single: AWAL’s ‘On Their Feet’ An EDM Ultra Combo