Following up on her Music PEI Award and double East Coast Music Award-winning debut 2016 solo album, Letters Never Sent, Hey Rosetta! alumna KINLEY has released a new video for “Run With You.” The song serves as both the opening track for her upcoming self-titled sophomore album and a clear ode to someone on stage making all the right moves. Continue reading Music Video: KINLEY Crafts Pop Rock Ode to Mysterious Canadian Rock Star with ‘Run With You’
Premiere: Chris Ryan Wants You to Take a Moment with ‘Slow Down’
It’s been a moment since the release of Newfoundland Americana-Country artist Chris Ryan‘s breakout single, “Last Forever,” and he seems to be perfectly fine with it. Or at least coming to grips with it through song. His latest single. “Slow Down,” is all about being mindful of moments, taking time to enjoy them, and just maybe not sweating so much over how long it takes to get a new single out. Continue reading Premiere: Chris Ryan Wants You to Take a Moment with ‘Slow Down’
Halifax is Burning: Award-Winning Radio Show Goes Out on a High Note
Ten years since the award-winning radio show and podcast Halifax is Burning first hit the airwaves on CKDU 88.1FM, host Trevor Murphy is retiring the show. He’s not about to let the show go out without a bang though. Although the show had its final live broadcast earlier this Fall, Murphy is planning one final hurrah for Halifax is Burning. Continue reading Halifax is Burning: Award-Winning Radio Show Goes Out on a High Note
Halifax Pop Explosion Celebrated 27th Year with High Kicks and Guitar Tricks
Each year Haligonians look forward to that brief window in October between Nocturn Arts Festival and Halloween during which we are treated to the slew of bands that come through thanks to Halifax Pop Explosion. And don’t let the name fool you, there is more than just ‘Pop’ music to this festival; with genres that ranged from rock all the way to punk, the festival’s 27th year. Continue reading Halifax Pop Explosion Celebrated 27th Year with High Kicks and Guitar Tricks
Canadian Folk Music Awards Announce 2020 Nominees – Including 21 East Coast Nominations
Today the nominees for the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards were announced, with 105 nominations in 19 categories, and with no less than 21 going to Atlantic Canadian artists. Nova Scotia’s folk song-writer extraordinaire Dave Gunning himself is in a tie for first place against The Small Glories with four nominations each. Continue reading Canadian Folk Music Awards Announce 2020 Nominees – Including 21 East Coast Nominations