Music Video: Gabrielle Papillon Cancels Heteronormativity With ‘Shout It Out’

Nova Scotia folk-turned-pop darling Gabrielle Papillon will be releasing her latest album, Shout, in a month’s time, but has treated us to a sneak peek in the form of “Shout It Out,” an art-pop call to arms for the folx who are sick of the boxes they’re being shoved into.

The music video, directed by Teryl Brouillette, features a brightly-coloured Papillon alongside an equally-vibrant cast of non-conformists. Together, they give a high-energy, unapologetic middle finger to the societal norms that have restricted their souls for so long. Continue reading Music Video: Gabrielle Papillon Cancels Heteronormativity With ‘Shout It Out’

Music Video: Shotgun Jimmie Finds Inspiration in Silent Films for ‘Fountain’

Music videos and silent films aren’t the sort of thing you’d expect to cross paths very often – given their antithetical nature – but that won’t stop Shotgun Jimmie. The Sackvillian darling and his band took the opportunity of performing at Sappyfest this year to film a video for “Fountain,” the latest single from his album Transistor Sister 2, which was released this August. Continue reading Music Video: Shotgun Jimmie Finds Inspiration in Silent Films for ‘Fountain’

Folly Fest Announces Search For New Festival Director

Feels Good Folly Fest are looking to shake things up a bit going into their 12th year. The 3-day mid-June music festival, held annually in Gagetown, New Brunswick, announced today that Paul McAllister is looking to step down as their festival director, pending a suitable replacement who is prepared to step into some large shoes. Continue reading Folly Fest Announces Search For New Festival Director

Single: Dennis Ellsworth Advocates for a Healthy Dose of Selective Ignorance on ‘Don’t Worry About It’

Ever wonder what HAL 9000 might look like on vacation? “Don’t Worry About It,” the new video from Dennis Ellsworth, features visuals from the National Music Centre in Calgary acting as as an analogue oscilloscope, while Ellsworth laments the state of the world. Continue reading Single: Dennis Ellsworth Advocates for a Healthy Dose of Selective Ignorance on ‘Don’t Worry About It’