New Brunswick’s Commander-In-Funk, Stephen Lewis, is celebrating another birthday. As it is written in the Gospel of Funk, he has born unto us a child this day—a child of light and sound. And Stephen, in his funkiness, raised the child up on high and sayeth unto thee ‘Everybody Dance’. Continue reading Music Video: Stephen Lewis & The Big Band Of Fun Annual Birthday Funkup Breaks Out ‘Everybody Dance’
Single: Rawlins Cross Release ‘Hold You Tonight’
Over the course of nearly thirty years and eight albums Rawlins Cross have established themselves as one of Canada’s most accomplished and beloved Celtic rock bands. They’ve been nominated for two JUNO awards and won countless ECMAs. Now they’re back at it again with a new single, ‘Hold You Tonight’. Continue reading Single: Rawlins Cross Release ‘Hold You Tonight’
Shivering Songs Announce 2018 Line-Up
Shivering Songs, Fredericton’s midwinter festival of songwriting and storytelling are gearing up for this year’s edition and have announced the 2018 lineup. Now in their eighth year, Shivering Songs have earned their reputation as connoisseurs of fine song and songcraft, bringing in acts that tend to the poetic side of things. Held during one of the coldest months of the year, the festival brings a bit of sunshine—or at least a good story—to brighten those dark winter days. Continue reading Shivering Songs Announce 2018 Line-Up
In the Dead of Winter Festival Announces 2018 Lineup
It’s November, and our stock of Vitamin D is already dwindling. The sun has almost completely abandoned the northern hemisphere, and if it weren’t for the lawn we’d already be festering in a monochromatic hellscape. Thankfully, the 13th annual In the Dead of Winter Festival is Halifax’s answer to the winter blues. This year, the songwriter-based festival will offer three action-packed days, featuring twenty-five acts, including headliners Waxahatchee, Terra Lightfoot, Simone Schmidt and Kaia Kater. Continue reading In the Dead of Winter Festival Announces 2018 Lineup
Music Video: Kylie Fox Wants You To Swipe Right On ‘The Tinder Song’
On the subject of Modern Love, David Bowie said, “I know when to go out, and when to stay in, get things done.” In 1983, he may have anticipated the mission statement for Tinder users thirty years ahead of its time. Sure, he probably knew this was coming, and as an alien rock star he likely didn’t have to try very hard anyway. The instant gratification of video games and sex was an inevitable combination destined to land in our laps. Bowie was even slow to the game; Logan’s Run had already beat him to it by six years. Apparently what they couldn’t anticipate was all camouflage, dead animals, and general life of swiping in the Maritimes. That’s where Kylie Fox comes in. Continue reading Music Video: Kylie Fox Wants You To Swipe Right On ‘The Tinder Song’