The City of Saint John has been abuzz lately, full of speculation for what might develop on the city’s waterfront property following the demolition of the site’s Coast Guard Building. One major concern for the location is the possibility of any new development displacing the AREA 506 music festival. Today AREA 506 organizers announced that, at least for the time being, they’ll be staying put through 2020. Continue reading AREA 506 Staying Put at Saint John Waterfront
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Music Video: Christina Martin Releases ‘Coming Back Home for Christmas’ In Between Tours
There’s no quicker way to warm our cockles than a classic 1960’s Smith Corona Sterling typewriter, and that’s even before Christina Martin gets down to the business of her new Christmas jingle, “Coming Back Home For Christmas.” At the very least, it’s a classy and welcome new take on the traditional lyric video. Continue reading Music Video: Christina Martin Releases ‘Coming Back Home for Christmas’ In Between Tours
Music Video: Tim Baker Takes a Hands-Off Approach to ‘The Eighteenth Hole’
From his 2019 album, Forever Overhead, former Hey Rosetta! frontman Tim Baker has released a video for “The Eighteenth Hole” which prominently features his home province of Newfoundland and a cast that covers a good cross-section of its photogenic populace. Continue reading Music Video: Tim Baker Takes a Hands-Off Approach to ‘The Eighteenth Hole’
Music Video: Moira & Claire Release a Humorous Reminder to Be Careful What You Wish for With ‘No Snow’
Nova Scotian duo Moira & Claire have released their first holiday single – a humorous take on the perennial subject of Christmas carol fodder: will there be snow on Christmas morning? And whether you are dreaming of a white Christmas or not, we know that by the end of the season we won’t be so keen on it. “No Snow” might have all the hallmarks of the traditional green Christmas lament, but it’s a clear lesson in being careful what you wish for. Continue reading Music Video: Moira & Claire Release a Humorous Reminder to Be Careful What You Wish for With ‘No Snow’
New Music: Frantically Atlantic Celebrate Atlantic Culture with ‘Maggie In The Woods’
The folk duo of Frantically Atlantic boast of the immense number of environments they’ve found themselves performing in; kitchens, barns, churches, gardens – even movable venues like trains and escalators. It would be easier to list the places their veritable armory of instruments hasn’t been lugged to. It’s a versatility that lends itself to the tracks of their sophomore album, Maggie In The Woods. With such traditional, beloved songs in their arsenal, it’s only natural a sense of familiarity would form. Listening to them play feels like coming home to something reliable and warm. Continue reading New Music: Frantically Atlantic Celebrate Atlantic Culture with ‘Maggie In The Woods’