You might recognize Jonathan MacIsaac, that is if you’ve made a habit of peering towards the back of the stage. He’s been the drummer for Aftrr, Kurtis Eugene, The Bloody Hell and Jont & The Infinite Possibility. Now, MacIsaac is stepping out of the shadows and taking centre stage in a new solo effort. His six-track debut release, Forgiver, is out today. Continue reading New Music: Jonathan MacIsaac Makes Solo Debut with ‘Forgiver’
The East Coast Punk Bands You Need To Hear
The East Coast is currently flush with punk bands. We’re reliving the glory days of the early 2000s, at least sonically if not the full on lifestyle, fortunately we’ve swapped out Colt 45 for a tasteful collection of craft beer. Punk Rock may yet prove eternal, but we’re still hoping to improve ourselves with age. Here’s an introduction to the best punks of the East Coast. Continue reading The East Coast Punk Bands You Need To Hear
Music Video: Braden Lam Shows Off His Adopted Nova Scotia On ‘Driftwood People’
Braden Lam, Halifax’s adopted pop troubadour, may not be an east coast native, but he’s all about putting down roots. “Driftwood People,” his latest video and title track to his recent album, is all about those who chose to wander. While Lam is trying to convey that message as he “drifts” around picturesque Nova Scotia for the video, it really looks more like a campaigned designed to lure us in. Continue reading Music Video: Braden Lam Shows Off His Adopted Nova Scotia On ‘Driftwood People’
In Review: Tomáš Kubínek Brings Some Much Needed Laughter to New Brunswick
According to his website, Tomáš Kubínek is a “certified lunatic and master of the impossible.” And after an hour-and-a-half experience of zany recollections and quirky interactions with the Prague-born Canadian-bred phenomenon, you believe it. Last night’s performance at the Fredericton Playhouse was a solid dose of laughter therapy. Continue reading In Review: Tomáš Kubínek Brings Some Much Needed Laughter to New Brunswick
New Music: Get Well Pharmacy Step Into The Ring With ‘Story Of A House Fire’
Prince Edward Island duo Get Well Pharmacy have dropped their debut album Story of a House Fire. The folk music newcomers bring a lot of heart with their maiden voyage into the music scene, using a plethora of imagery and deep, raspy, John Mayer-esque vocals to display a theme of love from the past. Continue reading New Music: Get Well Pharmacy Step Into The Ring With ‘Story Of A House Fire’