One argument that can get lobbed (baselessly) at folk and country is that the sounds that come out of these genres are homogenous; they all sound the same. But if there were ever a rebuttal to present to those naysayers, it would be David Picco’s Live It Down. A departure from the alt-country and roots rock that has made up most of Picco’s career, the St. John’s artist finds himself perfectly at home on this variety-filled, mellow collection. Continue reading David Picco Weaves Mellow Western Dreams on ‘Live It Down’
Electric Spoonful Revel in Their Strange Side With Two New Singles
A constant fixture in Halifax’s live scene, Electric Spoonful has always offered consistently bold and booming rock with the energy turned up to eleven. Now, following their end of the year debut album Caravan Fire, the group is taking a step out of their traditional hard blues rock home and into some stranger waters. This double single release of “Storebot” and “Seeing Double” shows off some interesting growth from the band. Continue reading Electric Spoonful Revel in Their Strange Side With Two New Singles
Keith Hallett Comes to Big Turnip for a Special Release of ‘World War 3/One Kind Favour’
Keith Hallett has long been headed down the path of becoming a folk legend. A regular performer, his music has only irregularly been committed to a physical medium. While Hallett’s Fredericton-based doom punk band, Janowskii, was featured on The Capital Project’s double-vinyl release, and his self-titled solo album went out on CD/cassette back in 2015, he’s making a vinyl debut as a solo artist on the equally curious folk label, Big Turnip Records with a 7″ single. Continue reading Keith Hallett Comes to Big Turnip for a Special Release of ‘World War 3/One Kind Favour’
Sloan’s Patrick Pentland Launches Solo Project – Fuzzed Out
As one-quarter of Canadian rock juggernaut Sloan for 30 years now, many fans will immediately recognize Patrick Pentland, one of most prolific voices in Canadian rock and roll, on his new solo project, Fuzzed Out. Pentland has just released two new tracks, “My Own Worst Enemy,” and “Sitting With My Back to the Wall,” both of which feature Pentland performing all of the instruments, save drums which are played by Dean Bentley. Continue reading Sloan’s Patrick Pentland Launches Solo Project – Fuzzed Out
Neptune Theatre Makes Plan to Reopen With Fundraising Performances
Neptune Theatre are taking steps to reopen their doors for their 2021-2022 season, beginning a series of small concerts and play readings.
Neptune Theatre has, notably, been closed for the last 11 months of the pandemic. It’s understandable that some momentum may have been lost. While they’re eager to welcome audiences back for live performances, they’re going to need help to get the ball rolling on a new season. Continue reading Neptune Theatre Makes Plan to Reopen With Fundraising Performances