Michael S. Ryan has just released the strongest entry in his song-a-month series. “Mr. Universe”, the 11th song in the series which Ryan describes as a fingerpicking-folk-ballad in the vein of The Avett Brothers. The song reflects on some big, existential questions and the impermanence of life, fame, and a well-manicured yard, particularly in the context of Ryan’s curious neighbour. Continue reading Single: Michael S. Ryan’s ‘Mr. Universe’ is the Strongest Entry in His Song-a-Month Series
Monthly Roundup: June 2020
For every moment we spend pondering the greater workings and overarching themes of Atlantic Canada’s arts and culture industry, we increasingly find ourselves seeking out a balance as we contemplate some very germane, real-world issues. Things like, if the murder hornets don’t return in July, what will take their place? And if that’s the case, will we have to come who entirely new finishing moves?
Here is everything we covered in June, 2020. Continue reading Monthly Roundup: June 2020
Winners of the 2020 Atlantic Book Awards Announced
Today the Atlantic Book Awards Society announced the winners of their 2020 Atlantic Book Awards. Thirteen prizes were awarded to Atlantic Canadian authors, scholars and poets in categories ranging from Children’s Literature to Scholarly Writing. Continue reading Winners of the 2020 Atlantic Book Awards Announced
New Music: Rachel Beck Explores Femininity and Empowerment on ‘Stronger Than You Know’
Rachel Beck accomplishes a lot in a short amount of time on her latest offering, Stronger Than You Know. She tackles womanhood, strength, tragedy, love – all tied up in a sleek, gossamer package. Continue reading New Music: Rachel Beck Explores Femininity and Empowerment on ‘Stronger Than You Know’
Music Video: norc Collaborate With NSCC to Produce ‘Arizona’
It’s been more than ten months since norc released their second single, “Arizona” from their 2019 EP with ginseng and honey—the single that we had all assumed would bring the band a wealth of riches and the refreshing, thirst-quenching taste of an Arizona Ice Tea sponsorship. Now, with the release of a new video, we’re left wondering might have gone wrong. Continue reading Music Video: norc Collaborate With NSCC to Produce ‘Arizona’