New Brunswick roots artist Mike Biggar’s latest album feels like a highlight of his artistic character. Mike Biggar & Band – Live At The BMO Theatre is a recording of a sold-out concert from November 2018 in his hometown of Saint John. Throughout the album, Biggar gives us snippets of his live personality while flaunting his prowess at performing live. Continue reading New Music: Mike Biggar Showcases Personality and Talent in ‘Live At The BMO Theatre’
Music Video: Rich Aucoin Works out a Dystopian Cure with ‘The Other’
Rich Aucoin has a habit of pushing well past the boundaries of normal and his latest album, Release, seems to be blowing past them entirely. “The Mind,” Aucoin’s first video released from the album featured an alien presence in a familiar but imposing landscape and now “The Other,” the album’s second single, explores the dystopian society of an alien world. It’s almost like Aucoin is telling us that through escapism we might find parables for compassion and tolerance. Maybe he’s on to something… Continue reading Music Video: Rich Aucoin Works out a Dystopian Cure with ‘The Other’
Premiere: Jon Samuel Strips Down Canada’s Party Lines with ‘Lesser Evils’
Jon Samuel isn’t shying away from controversy. His album, Dead Melodies, picks away at society with thoroughly meditated lyrics wrapped up in a dance beat. His newest video, “Lesser Evils” draws up the party-lines for a stripping down, with Samuel expressing his political dissatisfaction through pop music. Continue reading Premiere: Jon Samuel Strips Down Canada’s Party Lines with ‘Lesser Evils’
Premiere: Saint John String Quartet Take on the Tragically Hip’s ‘Ahead by a Century’
The Saint John String Quartet have made a major shift in gears for their 6th album. They’re leaning into the pop-culture canon with Canadian Hits: Unplugged. The album features 16 pop hits from Canadian icons, including Leonard Cohen, the Arkells, Joni Mitchell and more. Today they’ve released the first single: a special premiere of their take on The Tragically Hip’s “Ahead by a Century.” Continue reading Premiere: Saint John String Quartet Take on the Tragically Hip’s ‘Ahead by a Century’
East Coast Music Awards Announce Full List of 2019 Winners
Charlottetown, PE became ground zero for music in Atlantic Canada this week with the celebration of the East Coast Music Awards. Performances took over venues across the city, but none were so busy as the Confederation Ballroom at Delta Hotels by Marriott Prince Edward. With many of the awards handed out on Thursday night’s Awards Gala, there was still the absolutely crucial Industry Awards to be served up. Tonight we learned the full extent the of the award winners with an evening that featured performances by Paper Lions and POSTDATA. Continue reading East Coast Music Awards Announce Full List of 2019 Winners