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New Music: Tachichi & Moves Are Not Slowing Down Anytime Soon With New Album ‘Pressure Posse’

The Halifax hip-hop community is far from slowing down and we’d like to partially give that credit to Tachichi and Moves with the release of their new album Pressure Posse. Knowing Tachichi, he prides himself on choosing the right beat for the words he expresses and, with the help of Moves, this album is no exception. Continue reading New Music: Tachichi & Moves Are Not Slowing Down Anytime Soon With New Album ‘Pressure Posse’

New Music: The Strange Valentines Stand at Life’s Crossroads on ‘Forks’

Forks, the newest album from The Strange Valentines, exists at a crossroads. Even the nature of the duo themselves seems to be at odds. Janet Mills embodies the down-home feel of Maritime folk, while Australian rocker David Farrell brings a bit more edge. The two meld their styles flawlessly, resulting in a unique beauty to their sound. Continue reading New Music: The Strange Valentines Stand at Life’s Crossroads on ‘Forks’

New Music: Christine Melanson Changes Pace with ‘Cent millions d’années’

Christine Melanson has branched off in a direction that feels pretty far from the jigs of her past releases. The Acadian singer-songwriter’s second full-length album, Cent millions d’années, is decidedly contemporary. Gone are the fiddle-filled instrumentals, and in their place are Melanson’s heartfelt lyrics and, for the first time, vocals to match. Continue reading New Music: Christine Melanson Changes Pace with ‘Cent millions d’années’