Infinitely colourful, infinitely talented; these are the words that come to mind regarding Brittany McQuinn, Frederictonian electronica whiz and the creative mind behind her solo project, Qwinn. Coming off her debut on prominent Canadian EDM label Monstercat, where she collaborated with artists Slowpalace and FWLR on the single “Already Gone,” Qwinn is back with a brand new music video for her track “Congratulations.” Continue reading Qwinn Releases New Video and Ode to Self-Reclamation with Bisexual Anthem ‘Congratulations’
Monthly Roundup: May 2021
It’s hard to believe that we celebrated The East’s 7th birthday this month — mostly because the date passed unnoticed while we were all working from our separate homes, but pass it did. It’s been a wild journey, even if for the last little bit we haven’t been able to go anywhere. Hopefully, we’ll be able to celebrate in person sometime soon.
In the meantime, there’s plenty of news as people prepare for The Great Return. Here is everything we covered in May of 2021. Continue reading Monthly Roundup: May 2021
Smaller Hearts Offer Synth-Pop Encouragement to Try Something New with ‘Mean Routine’
It seems that Smaller Hearts have been working on a theme—or possibly revisiting one—for their upcoming album. Attention. “Mean Routine,” the latest single from wife and husband duo of Kristina Parlee (The Maynards/The Reference Desk) and Ron Bates (Orange Glass/The Memories Attack), is about falling into a pattern that has somehow veered away from living your best life. Is it a coincidence that we’re experiencing deja vu? Continue reading Smaller Hearts Offer Synth-Pop Encouragement to Try Something New with ‘Mean Routine’
Wolf Castle Proves Just How Resourceful He Can Be With ‘Welfman’
Tristan Grant, better known as Wolf Castle, the Pabineau First Nation rapper and 2021 East Coast Music Award nominee for Best Rap/Hip-Hop Artists and Best Indigenous Artist, has announced the release of a new EP coming August 6. The news comes with his latest single, “Welfman,” which spells out just how far the rising star has come. Continue reading Wolf Castle Proves Just How Resourceful He Can Be With ‘Welfman’
Lisa Richard is Getting Ready for The Great Return with ‘Together’
It’s hard to argue with Nova Scotia-based country crooner Lisa Richard about her latest single, “Together.” While she’s singing the praises of two of our favourite daily rituals—both the pillars of coffee and good books (her selection of Olga Tokarczuk’s Flights remains a mystery)—she highlights the other thing she loves most, other than being on her own: being together with everyone else. Continue reading Lisa Richard is Getting Ready for The Great Return with ‘Together’