Saint John-based band The Torinos recently released their debut album Over Our Heads. The album, which was recorded entirely by Jay Merrill and produced by Jay and Sam Astorino himself, was a learning curve for the band. With all of its unexpected twists, turns and jolts, Over Our Heads stands out and carries its own unique feel. Continue reading New Music: The Torinos’ ‘Over Our Heads’
Fredericton’s Stephen Lewis Is Bringing The Funk To Burning Man
Located in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, with an intensely immersive culture, know for its massive wooden sculptures (not to mention the burning thereof), and a temporary city of more than 70,000 people that appears for one week in late August, Burning Man is the Grand Daddy of all festivals. Now the Grand Daddy is about to meet New Brunswick’s Feels Good President of Funk: Stephen Lewis. Continue reading Fredericton’s Stephen Lewis Is Bringing The Funk To Burning Man
New Music: Wheeler Release ‘American Cherry’
American Cherry, the new album by Halifax rockers Wheeler, starts off in full rev, without a moment’s notice or hesitation. The music is charged with pace, grinding and slurring its way forward in a bluesy, stadium-punk swagger. The guitar work feels nasty and snarling, rolling with a jagged sleaze, the vocals are hoarse and punctuated, casting a sleazy leer over the EP, while the drums and bass work at a constant. However, the infatuation does not last long. Continue reading New Music: Wheeler Release ‘American Cherry’
James Mullinger’s Stand-Up Comedy Hits World Stage With Amazon Prime
James Mullinger has been the world-class ambassador Saint John has needed for a long time. The Maritimer by way of London eased the city into the limelight by gently poking fun at it. He recuperated Saint John’s self-image by teaching us to laugh at ourselves and celebrating the best parts of it. Now he’s taking the show to the world stage, and the city along with him. His standup comedy special Anything Is Possible is being released on Amazon Prime on September 5th, 2017. Continue reading James Mullinger’s Stand-Up Comedy Hits World Stage With Amazon Prime
Quality Block Party v1.2: Independently Saint John
After a lengthy recovery period, I can say with confidence that I successfully made it through the four-day marathon of music and madness that was version 1.2 of Saint John’s Quality Block Party. Continue reading Quality Block Party v1.2: Independently Saint John