Late last year, Hey Rosetta! shook the east coast music scene with the announcement that, after a decade as one of Atlantic Canada’s most prominent bands, they’d be calling it quits… at least for the foreseeable future. Now, following a series of shows that concluded with Hey Rosetta!‘s final appearance at their annual Christmas show in St John’s, Newfoundland, frontman Tim Baker is making his first appearance as a solo act at Shivering Songs music festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Continue reading Shivering Songs: Hey Rosetta! Frontman To Appear In First Solo Show Since Band Announced Indefinite Hiatus
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Single: SHRIMP Ring Launch ‘Countdown To Oblivion’ Just In Time For New Year’s Eve
S.H.R.I.M.P. Ring are going to be ringing in the new year at Wilser’s Room in Fredericton, New Brunswick and for that to happen, they’ve composed the perfect song for the occasion. ‘Countdown To Oblivion‘ is a cheery reminder of the trajectory 2017 has set us on. At least you can dance to it. Continue reading Single: SHRIMP Ring Launch ‘Countdown To Oblivion’ Just In Time For New Year’s Eve
Single: Stabbing Joy Close Out The Year With ‘Adoration’
Just four months after the release of their debut album Loved It More Than You Could Ever Know, Charlottetown band Stabbing Joy have released a brand new single. And luckily, the track, titled ‘Adoration,’ is just as catchy as the rest of their music.
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The Best Music Of 2017
At this point, we can’t talk about 2017 without getting angry. So, if you don’t mind, let’s just skip it. Thankfully, there was some good to come out of the year, particularly in the category of music. We’ve heard some great music from veteran songwriters, new artists making their mark and some bands (we’re talking about you, Partner) launching themselves to international stardom.
Here’s what we liked this year in a quantifiable format that will, no doubt, offend some people. Enjoy! Continue reading The Best Music Of 2017
New Music: Matt Mays Turns Tough Times Into Something Beautiful With ‘Once Upon A Hell Of A Time’
It has been five years since we last heard from one of the east coast’s most beloved artists, Matt Mays. His last release, Coyote, was a record that saw Mays experience some off the hardest times and greatest achievements in his career. The record won him his first Juno for Rock Recording of the Year in 2014, but also saw the tragic passing of Mays’ long-time friend, guitarist and original El Torpedo member, Jay Smith. Appropriately titled Once Upon A Hell Of A Time, the first tracks from Mays after such a challenging time in his career are a roller coaster that will leave a lump in your throat and restore your faith in humanity at the same time.
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