Category Archives: Music

Into The Night: Groundswell Music Throws St Paddy’s Day Rager

For its third year running, the newly rebranded Into The Night Festival, returned for a two-day St. Patrick’s rager changed up its formula to stray away from its original Celtic style roots.  This time around, they brought in some JUNO and ECMA award winners and nominees, mixed in some local heavy hitters, and delivered a weekend packed with punk rock and indie grooves. Continue reading Into The Night: Groundswell Music Throws St Paddy’s Day Rager →

New Music: ChessClub Pushes To The Forefront Of Modern Hip-Hop With ‘These Flowers Are For You’

On their sophomore album, St. John’s sweethearts and rap vets, ChessClub have bolstered their sound and dived deeper into the vaults of their lyrical exploration. Combining stellar production that trills with arpeggiated synth notes and drips and pops with glistening sound textures and ambient vibes, These Flowers Are For You weaves a masterful sonic tapestry of modern hip-hop. Continue reading New Music: ChessClub Pushes To The Forefront Of Modern Hip-Hop With ‘These Flowers Are For You’ →

Living Roots Announces Full 2018 Line-Up

Fredericton’s Living Roots Music Festival have announced the line-up for their third installment today. The festival, with its panache for unorthodox venues and its focus on maintaining a strong balance of local talent and imported gems, has expanded to ten venues. This year’s lineup promises three days packed with diverse talent. Continue reading Living Roots Announces Full 2018 Line-Up →

New Music: The Tin Pan Darlings’ ‘Inside A Melody’ Is The Speakeasy Soundtrack You Didn’t Know You Needed

Hailing from Halifax but with a sound like Chicago, The Tin Pan Darlings’ five-year-long project, Inside a Melody, is finally out to the public. Where the current musical landscape is heavily defined by digital drum beats and emphasis on contemporary sound, the five-member jazz outfit dares to take us back to the roots of it all, scattering their talents across the nine tracks to bring a vintage brand of jazz back into the fray. Continue reading New Music: The Tin Pan Darlings’ ‘Inside A Melody’ Is The Speakeasy Soundtrack You Didn’t Know You Needed →