Never mind being honoured with award ceremonies and pewter accolades, the new benchmark of success for musicians, poets, and songwriters in Atlantic Canada is being featured in Kristen Hatt Lewis’s new series of playing cards. Dubbed “The Black Edition,” the deck features 55 painted portraits of the province’s cultural superstars. Continue reading The Black Edition: Nova Scotian Musicians Honoured with a Full Deck
Music Video: Mauno Prepare to Ship New Album with ‘Take Care’
Mauno is getting ready to ship out their upcoming album, Really Well, but before the send off that precious cargo they’ve prepared a new music video to remind you to “Take Care.” Continue reading Music Video: Mauno Prepare to Ship New Album with ‘Take Care’
Single: The Blue Lane Tease New Series of Concept Albums with ‘Vision’
Just a week out from the release of their upcoming concept album, Skyland Saga | Part One: Vision, Halifax-based genre-bending trio The Blue Lane have dropped the titular track as a single. “Vision” is a little bit 90s alt rock, filled with a bass line that might have been pulled from Smash Mouth, and given a light coating of psychedelic mantra for good measure. Continue reading Single: The Blue Lane Tease New Series of Concept Albums with ‘Vision’
New Music: Kral Majales Dreamily Reflect on Youth with ‘Belief in Beauty’
Dream pop rockers Kral Majales have just teased us with the four-track EP, “Belief In Beauty.” The EP is the first of three such releases that the band have planned to put out this year, so they aren’t leaving the studio (AKA “Zach Mazurkiewicz’ place by Cam Corey & Marshall’s house”) anytime soon. Continue reading New Music: Kral Majales Dreamily Reflect on Youth with ‘Belief in Beauty’
Single: The Royal Volts Reveal Bizarre Touring Jokes With ‘King of the Road’
Just in time for the dead of summer, The Royal Volts have released this year’s headbanging touring theme song, “King Of The Road.” As their second single, the track reassures us the band are keeping their sound loud and and fast, and they’re pulling no punches while serving us straight-up rock ‘n’ roll. Continue reading Single: The Royal Volts Reveal Bizarre Touring Jokes With ‘King of the Road’