If you had to make a list of five New Brunswick musicians that stand out not just as good musicians, but musicians that consistently and creatively push the boundaries of their art, Mike Trask would be on that list. Or at least he should be. His newest release ‘Derealization’ is the next stage in his metamorphosis. Another step in his journey towards maximum Traskiness. Continue reading New Music: Mike Trask’s ‘Derealization’
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Midsummer Madness Announce 2017 Festival Line-Up
Midsummer Madness is Kingston, New Brunswick’s answer to The Life of Pi. You’re going to show up, get lost, rediscover your spirituality, see some weird stuff, and possibly narrowly avoid being eaten by a tiger, all before finding your way home again. It’s generally a positive experience. Naturally, some of the better parts feature music, and today the festival announced their 2017 line-up. Continue reading Midsummer Madness Announce 2017 Festival Line-Up
New Music: Century Egg Releases ‘River God’ EP
Canada’s Atlantic provinces aren’t exactly known as a bastion of pop music. Our stronger efforts have traditionally been wrapped up in at least a heavy veneer of alt rock, making for quick exports. Our local mainstay equivalents are just as likely to feature fiddles and a bodhrán solo. So it might be a bit surprising to discover a growing foothold for Mandopop in Halifax with Century Egg. Continue reading New Music: Century Egg Releases ‘River God’ EP
New Music: The Mike Bochoff Band Releases ‘Distractions’
“Get ready to experience emotional upheaval with a smile,” invites Halifax’s Mike Bochoff Band. They’ve just released their fourth album, ‘Distractions’, via Groundswell Music. The album, with its moments of solid rock in combo with the soft, the beautiful, the lyrical — is an invitation into the band’s sonic wonderland. Continue reading New Music: The Mike Bochoff Band Releases ‘Distractions’
Music Video: Brookside Mall Releases ‘Preservation’
Fredericton’s Brookside Mall (the band, not to be confused with the actual mall) are releasing a six song EP on April 14th at Fredericton’s Flourish Festival. Titled, ‘Preservation’ it’s also the name of the EP’s first single, and a co-production with Saint John filmmaker Michael Mohan. Continue reading Music Video: Brookside Mall Releases ‘Preservation’