Fredericton author Paul McAllister is gearing up for the release of the second book in his series about the Herman the Monster, A New Song for Herman. The story takes on currently relevant, real-world themes like not letting fear mask the truth and not reacting before learning the facts. Paul’s playful writing and the quirky and adorable illustrations of Toronto-based artist Emily Brown (originally from Chipman, New Brunswick) work perfectly together to portray this message in a fun and lighthearted story that everyone can enjoy. Continue reading A New Song for Herman: Children’s Book Gets Sequel
New Music: Bit Lip Self-Titled Release
Bit Lip, the newest punk band out of Moncton, may have made a quiet debut at the end of August, but their album is anything but. The self-titled release came out August 31st, 2017 and we’ve been dancing to it ever since. Continue reading New Music: Bit Lip Self-Titled Release
Single: Kylie Fox Double-Header ‘Alberta’ & ‘Stephen’
Saint John-based Kylie Fox is going to be debuting with her first album BalconyEP (pronounced balcon-yep) on November 1st. In the meantime, she’s put out an introductory teaser of two singles: ‘Alberta’ and ‘Stephen’. Continue reading Single: Kylie Fox Double-Header ‘Alberta’ & ‘Stephen’
New Music: Mo Kenney’s Future Award Winning Album ‘The Details’
Talk about hooks. Mo Kenney’s third album, The Details, grabs us with the tragic tale of woe and heartbreak and the impending doom of a cat. “I know you’ll try/ to take the bigger side/ but a cat’s not a cake.” Inside the first 35 seconds of the album we’re taken through this whirlwind of emotion, across what is essentially a sweet song, subjected to atrocities, and left in tears by our own tragic appreciation of dark humour. Just like that, we are hooked for whatever Mo Kenney wants us to hear for the next half hour. Continue reading New Music: Mo Kenney’s Future Award Winning Album ‘The Details’
New Music: Julie & The Wrong Guys Release Self-Titled Album
Julie & The Wrong Guys is east coast legend Julie Doiron’s most recent project. The Eric’s Trip alumna has teamed up with indie folk rocker Eamon McGrath, and Mike Peters and Jaye Schwarzer of Toronto-based hardcore band, Cancerbats, to form Julie & The Wrong Guys. On September 9th, they released their first full album: the self-titled Julie & The Wrong Guys. Continue reading New Music: Julie & The Wrong Guys Release Self-Titled Album