At first listen, Kenny James’s ‘Truth In Every Lie’ sounds like your pretty standard country fare – it’s got all the parts: the ballad-esque twang, the characteristic lament of some vaguely retold misfortunate, and the catchy upbeat twist to the chorus. The truth of the song is that rather than a bit of radio-fodder, it’s actually the very real tale of a young New Brunswick man who went missing four years ago. Continue reading Video: Kenny James’s ‘Truth In Every Lie’
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New Music: John Richard’s ‘Lost In Dublin’
Today, John Richard releases his second album, ‘Lost in Dublin’. Following up on his 2014 debut, ‘Blue Valley’, which had seen him nominated for Music NB‘s Blues Artist of the Year, ‘Lost in Dublin’ is a strong sequel. The album incorporates elements of soul, rock, and folk into the mix, all around a solid blues basis, making for a very well-rounded listening experience. Continue reading New Music: John Richard’s ‘Lost In Dublin’
Music Nova Scotia Hands Out Forty-Eight Awards
Musicians and industry professionals (and fans of both) flocked to Truro last week for the annual Nova Scotia Music Week. The four day long event featured musical showcases, convention workshops, and of course the forty-eight Music Nova Scotia Awards being handed out. Continue reading Music Nova Scotia Hands Out Forty-Eight Awards
Fredericton Gets An Unlikely New Music Venue
Fredericton will be getting a new music venue in an unlikely location this month. A local business owner is taking it upon themselves to provide a warm spot for buskers to perform as the weather turns colder. Continue reading Fredericton Gets An Unlikely New Music Venue
New Music: Bad People’s ‘You’re This Close’
Bad People have recently released their newest album, ‘You’re This Close.’ Based out of Saint John, NB, the 7-piece folk/country band has been slowly evolving since it began putting out music in 2013, including a studio album, an EP, and a live album. In its current incarnation, Bad People features a mixture of strings, acoustic guitar, banjo, and vocal harmonies. Continue reading New Music: Bad People’s ‘You’re This Close’