Cyrus R.O. has been picking away at his backlog of material. Like every artist, he’s got more than a few songs tucked away in the attic – old demos that weren’t quite ready to see the light of day for whatever reason. And since only Prince can be Prince, Cyrus has chosen to deal with that particular problem long before his own passing, rather than letting them collect dust in a secret vault. Continue reading Single: Cyrus R.O. Begins Dusting Off a Series of Demos with ‘Walked In’
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Single: Burry Struggles to Find Space Amidst a Familial Tug-of-War on ‘3 Birthdays’
“Is it bad I’ve made this about me?” sings Burry on their latest single, “3 Birthdays,” second-guessing their right to a special day all their own when there’s a familial tug-of-war at stake. Crooning away with the same melancholic and melodic anxiety that Jens Lekman chugs each morning, Burry picks away at a balancing point between isolation and commitment. Continue reading Single: Burry Struggles to Find Space Amidst a Familial Tug-of-War on ‘3 Birthdays’
New Music: Harley Alexander Tells It Like It Is on ‘I’m Feeling Things’
I’m Feeling Things is the latest release by Nova Scotia songwriter and one-man-band Harley Alexander. The record is a true author’s work, with Alexander writing, arranging, and performing most of the instruments and vocals. Continue reading New Music: Harley Alexander Tells It Like It Is on ‘I’m Feeling Things’
Talking ‘Neptune At Home’ Theatre Streaming with Jeremy Webb
With the ongoing pandemic drawing the curtain on the vast majority of the performing arts, innovation has been a necessity. Theatre companies across the country have been finding new avenues to present their works, whether that be digitally or through safer, controlled conditions on physical viewings. It’s no surprise then that Halifax’s theatrical keystone Neptune Theatre has been developing their own means for sharing work with audiences once more. With the announcement of the new Neptune At Home program, theatre fans are going to be able to get their fix despite closed doors. I sat down with artistic director Jeremy Webb to find out a little more about this initiative. Continue reading Talking ‘Neptune At Home’ Theatre Streaming with Jeremy Webb
Nova Scotia’s Theatre Directors Call on Minister for Support
With the performing arts in a state of uneasy flux for the past half a year, theatre heads are taking proactive steps to secure the future of their industry. In a letter to Leo Glavine, the Nova Scotian Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage, artistic directors Jeremy Webb of Neptune Theatre and Ken Schwartz of Two Planks and a Passion lead the charge in addressing the need for emergency funding for the arts and have called for immediate action. Continue reading Nova Scotia’s Theatre Directors Call on Minister for Support