Halifax’s Kurtis Eugene has released his debut EP, ‘Old Rooms New Light’. An album written and recorded partially in Milford, Nova Scotia, and partially in Christchurch, New Zealand, ‘Old Rooms New Light’ provides an experience of otherworldly acoustic chill, with haunting vocals over orchestral guitars. With a distinct indie sound that seems the lovechild of Radiohead and Fleet Foxes, or a second generation Bert Jansch, ‘Old Rooms New Light’ is clearly the product of a long, focused writing and recording process. Continue reading New Music: Kurtis Eugene’s ‘Old Rooms New Light’
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New Music: Saint-Jack’s ‘Birmingham’
Prolific artists are intriguing, especially those who can operate across a wide variety of genres. When that artist is also a music journalist/label stakeholder/media figure, things get real interesting. Saint-Jack is the solo personna of Fredericton based singer songwriter JE Sheehy and one of many musical projects for the 28 year old (his other bands include Beard Springsteen, The Trick, and Deep Fryer). His debut 3 song EP ‘Birmingham’ was released on Nov. 28th on Bored Coast Records and is a nice addition to Sheehy’s growing catalogue of genre and discipline spanning creative work. Continue reading New Music: Saint-Jack’s ‘Birmingham’
Initial Line-Up Announced For 2017 Saint John ECMA’s
The East Coast Music Association has begun trickling out the names of some of the performers for the 2017 Award show. Taking place April 27th at Harbour Station, and hosted by comedian James Mullinger, this will be the first time since 2002 that the event will be held in Saint John, New Brunswick. Continue reading Initial Line-Up Announced For 2017 Saint John ECMA’s
New Music: Deep Fryer EP
Fredericton’s Deep Fryer have released a self-titled debut EP, boasting their title as New Brunswick’s first hardcore and punk crossover super-group. More importantly they’re deserving of the distinction as the group that got Mike Erb (otherwise known as ‘that guy you see everywhere with the camera’) out of the pit and behind a microphone. Hearing Erb scream into a mic is like discovering that Brian Gallant is actually a brilliant hairdresser. Continue reading New Music: Deep Fryer EP
Shivering Songs Announce Additional Line-Up & Neil Young Tribute
Shivering Songs: Fredericton’s annual winter festival have just announced that they will be expanding their 2016 line-up. Not only will the festival feature several additional bands, but will also be featuring a tribute to Neil Young. Continue reading Shivering Songs Announce Additional Line-Up & Neil Young Tribute