American Cherry, the new album by Halifax rockers Wheeler, starts off in full rev, without a moment’s notice or hesitation. The music is charged with pace, grinding and slurring its way forward in a bluesy, stadium-punk swagger. The guitar work feels nasty and snarling, rolling with a jagged sleaze, the vocals are hoarse and punctuated, casting a sleazy leer over the EP, while the drums and bass work at a constant. However, the infatuation does not last long. Continue reading New Music: Wheeler Release ‘American Cherry’
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Quality Block Party v1.2: Independently Saint John
After a lengthy recovery period, I can say with confidence that I successfully made it through the four-day marathon of music and madness that was version 1.2 of Saint John’s Quality Block Party. Continue reading Quality Block Party v1.2: Independently Saint John
Halifax Pop Explosion Announce Full Line-Up For 2017 Extravaganza
We still haven’t gotten over the headliners that Halifax Pop Explosion have announced for their 2017 music extravaganza. The 25th anniversary seems to mean the festival is pulling out all the stop. They’ve already announced the likes of Charlotte Day Wilson, Clairmont The Second, Ria Mae, Tasha The Amazon, Weaves, Charles Bradley & His Extraodinarires, Cloud Nothings, Patrick Watson, and Japandoids along with comedian Wyatt Cenac. Now they’ve fleshed more of their lineup and it looks like it will be a seriously impressive four-day musical extravaganza. Continue reading Halifax Pop Explosion Announce Full Line-Up For 2017 Extravaganza
Music Video: Ria Mae Gets Dancy In ‘Bend’
Ria Mae is getting prolific with the singles lately, equally so with the music videos thereof. The 2017 ECMA Solo Recording Of The Year winning artist has been busy this last year with her break-out single ‘Clothes Off’ reaching platinum-level sales in Canada, and recently finishing off an American/European tour with superstars Tegan & Sara. Now she’s released a dancy new video for her song ‘Bend’ before heading off on a cross-Canada tour. Continue reading Music Video: Ria Mae Gets Dancy In ‘Bend’
Single: The East Pointers Release ’82 Fires’
Three-piece group The East Pointers have released their new single ‘82 Fires’ alongside bonus track ‘Tanglewood’ in anticipation of their September 29 album release for What We Leave Behind. Continue reading Single: The East Pointers Release ’82 Fires’